Term Sheet Quiz Flashcards
Four elements of audio in post production
Dialog, Foley, SFX (sound effects), MX (music)
4:3
the aspect ratio for standard-definition broadcast video
16:9
widescreen aspect ratio for video
ADR stage
a studio designed specifically for dialog replacement
Alpha Channel
an image channel in addition to the R, G, B color channels that is used to store transparency information for composing
Aspect Ratio
a film or video frame’s width to height ratio on any viewing screen
Blackburst
synchronization reference for SD video
BWAV
an extension of the WAV file format with additional metadata such as timecode and production information
CSV
a CVS file (comma-separated values) stores tabular data in plain-text form
DCDM
digital cinema distribution master
Dub Stage
an acoustically tuned room designed specifically to mix the final audio post production elements for film or TV
EDL
edit decision list. an exact frame count of what shots from what camera will be in the final print or video
Edit bays
rooms designed to hold non-linear editing systems for audio and video
Frame
a single image in film or television picture formed from two interlaced fields.
Grip
a skilled person responsible for the setup, adjustment, and maintenance of production equipment on the set
Gaffer
the head of the electrical department, responsible for the design and execution of the lighting plan for a productoon
Group Walla
background coversation
Jam Sync
a technique used to start a timecode generator from another running time code
Chroma Key
a special effects technique that allows you to derive an alpha channel or matte from the blue or green background of a video clip, in order to make it transparent. this is for composting it against other clips
Keyframe
a control that denotes the value of a video or audio effect parameter at a particular point in the project.