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EDITING

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Feeling bewildered in the edit

bay? Having trouble follow-

ing that Final Cut Pro tutorial?

Lost in post-production lingo?

This glossary should help. Here,

we’ve defined some of the most

common post-production terms

to help you sound like a pro.

compositing Superimposing multiple

layers of video to create a single image.

Each layer may move independently.

continuity [1:visual] Logical succes-

sion of recorded or edited events,

necessitating consistent placement of

props, positioning of characters, and

progression of time. [2: directional]

Consistency in camera-subject rela-

tionships in order to avoid confusing a

viewer’s perspective.

crawl Text effect where text moves

right-to-left (in the English-speaking

world). Commonly seen as stock tick-

ers or with Emergency Alert System

activations on television programs. A

crawl is usually seen at the top or bot-

tom of a screen.

cross-fade Simultaneous fade-in of

one audio or video source as another

fades out so that they overlap tempo-

rarily. Also called a dissolve.

cut Instantaneous change from one

shot to another.

cutaway Shot of something other than

principal action (but peripherally re-

Like most industries, video post-

production has a language all its own.

We’ve collected a brief list of video

editing terms that are commonly used

in the edit suite. Becoming familiar

with these terms will only make your

job easier.

batch capture The ability of software

to automatically import selected clips

from the source media based on a log

of your shots.

chromakey Method of creating trans-

parency in a video source by select-

ing a specific “key color” to create an

alpha matte. It is frequently used on

news programs to display weather

graphics behind talent and for visual

effects compositing.

codec Video compression technol-

ogy used to compress data in a video

file. Codec stands for “Compression

Decompression.” An example of a

popular codec is H.264.

color correction The process by

which the color and luminance values

of video footage are altered for color

accuracy and image fidelity.

color grade The process by which the

color and luminance values of video

footage are altered for artistic expres-

sion or as a narrative device.

Post-production terminology

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lated), frequently used as transitional

footage or to avoid a jump cut.

dissolve Image transition effect where

one picture gradually disappears as an-

other appears. Also called a cross-fade.

edit Process or result of selectively se-

quencing video and/or audio clips into

a new video file. Typically involves re-

viewing raw footage and transferring

desired segments from source footage

into a new predetermined sequence.

edit decision list (EDL) Handwritten or

computer-generated compilation of all

post-production edits to be executed

in a video work.

envelopes (also known as rubber

bands) A software tool that allows

fading in and out of audio or video in

various parts of a track. You can use

animation nodes or handles on the

envelope to fine tune the shape of a

fade or effect control.

fade Gradual diminishing or heighten-

ing of visual or audio intensity. Usage:

fade out, fade to black, fade in or fade

up from black.

filter effect A digital effect that is

applied to a clip to change a specific

parameter of video or audio, such as

the color of a visual element or the

reverb on an audio track.

HDR (High-dynamic-range) HDR vid-

eo has an increased dynamic range

over standard-dynamic-range video,

close to three times the number of

stops. Preserves more detail in the

shadows and highlights.

jump cut Unnatural, abrupt switch

between shots identical in subject but

slightly different in screen location, so

the subject appears to jump from one

screen location to another.

lip sync Proper synchronization of

video with audio, lip movement with

audible speech.

Find the right concept and your video will appeal to audiences and show off the music to its best ability. But that's only the first step.

You'll also need to understand the nuts and bolts of putting the video together, directing musicians, editing for music and even

protecting yourself with an ironclad contract. Available in DVD or Digital Downloadable Formats.

Master:

Choosing a Music Video Genre

Forming Ideas for Music Videos

Contracts for Music Videos

Pre-Production for Music Videos

Directing Music Video Shoots

Editing Music Video

Whether you're

having fun with

your garage

band or seriously

pursuing a

career as a

videographer,

this training

video has the

info you need

to create videos

that rock.

Learn more at: videomaker.com/VideosThatRock

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Post-production terminology

by Chris “Ace” Gates

to communicate a particular idea or

mood. The implied relationship be-

tween seemingly unrelated material is

used to create a new message.

non-linear A somewhat archaic

description of video editing systems

that use hard drives for video storage.

Non-linear systems allow random ac-

cess of captured material, as opposed

to linear systems using VCRs, that

require fast-forwarding or rewinding

tapes for each edit. Modern editing

systems are computer-based and

non-linear, so the adjective isn’t all

that important to specify.

nonsynchronous sound Audio

without precisely matching visuals.

Usually recorded separately, includes

wild sound, sound effects, or music

incorporated in post-production. [See

synchronous sound.]

mask Used to apply changes to a spe-

cific area of the image. Track masks

follow a moving subject through

either manual or automatic animation

of the mask’s parameters.

matte A second image layer used to

make adjustments to your primary

layer. Alpha mattes make part of the

image in the upper layer transparent

so another image can show through.

montage A sequence of shots assem-

bled in juxtaposition to each other

filter effect A digital effect that is

applied to a clip to change a specific

parameter of video or audio, such as

the color of a visual element or the

reverb on an audio track.

HDR (High-dynamic-range) HDR vid-

eo has an increased dynamic range

over standard-dynamic-range video,

close to three times the number of

stops. Preserves more detail in the

shadows and highlights.

jump cut Unnatural, abrupt switch

between shots identical in subject but

slightly different in screen location, so

the subject appears to jump from one

screen location to another.

lip sync Proper synchronization of

video with audio, lip movement with

audible speech.

BECOMING FAMILIAR

WITH THESE TERMS

WILL ONLY MAKE YOUR

JOB EASIER.

Find the right concept and your video will appeal to audiences and show off the music to its best ability. But that's only the first step.

You'll also need to understand the nuts and bolts of putting the video together, directing musicians, editing for music and even

protecting yourself with an ironclad contract. Available in DVD or Digital Downloadable Formats.

Master:

Choosing a Music Video Genre

Forming Ideas for Music Videos

Contracts for Music Videos

Pre-Production for Music Videos

Directing Music Video Shoots

Editing Music Video

Whether you're

having fun with

your garage

band or seriously

pursuing a

career as a

videographer,

this training

video has the

info you need

to create videos

that rock.

Learn more at: videomaker.com/VideosThatRock

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