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Film, Theatre & Television
11th Grade
03/05/2013

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480i,480p,720p,1080i,1080p
Definition
The number of visible lines. 480i is standard definition. I is for interlaced, P is for progressive. Interlaced loads every other line on that scene. Progressive does all lines.
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Analog
Definition
Process and records a continuous signal. Nondigital.
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Aspect Ratio
Definition
The dimensions and ratio of the image. 16:9 is widescreen while 4:3 is standard.
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ATSC
Definition
Advanced Televisions System Committees. Sets standards for television.
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ATSC signals
Definition
Controlled signals that are maintained by the ATSC with instructions on how to assemble a video.
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Binary
Definition
A video signal is converted into a binary source.
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Binary Digit
Definition
The smallest amount of information on a computer
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Codec
Definition
Stands for compression and decompression. Digital compression etc.
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Coding
Definition
Changing of Quantized values into binary code.
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Compression
Definition
Reducing the amount of data to be stored or transmitted.
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Decoding
Definition
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Downloading
Definition
Saves a file to a hardrive.
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Streaming
Definition
Running from a server, using the internets history.
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Field
Definition
One half of a complete scanning cycle. 2 Fields = 1 Frame.
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Frame
Definition
Pictures are made out of frames, which are small boxes of color that come together to make videos.
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(DTV) Digital Television
Definition
A television that uses digital signals to get an image.
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HDTV
Definition
At least twice the picture detail as standard television.
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Quantizing
Definition
Taking sample and converting it into numerical values that can be coded.
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Refresh rate
Definition
Frame rate, the rate at which new frames appear on the screen.
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RGB
Definition
The color on tv's and monitors that are made with red green and blue.
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Sampling
Definition
The process of taking small bits of information from analog to put into a digital signal. Higher sampling rate =better quality.
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