Video Editing Glossary
25 essential terms — because precise language is the foundation of clear thinking in Video Editing.
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The primary footage in a video production, typically featuring the main subject, interview, or action.
The proportional relationship between the width and height of a video frame, such as 16:9 or 4:3.
The process of combining and balancing multiple audio tracks (dialogue, music, effects) into a final cohesive sound mix.
The amount of data encoded per second in a video or audio file, directly affecting quality and file size.
A technique for compositing two images by removing a specific color (usually green or blue) from one layer to reveal another behind it.
A compressor-decompressor algorithm that encodes video or audio data for efficient storage and decodes it for playback.
The technical process of adjusting color, exposure, and white balance for accuracy and consistency across shots.
The creative application of color treatments to establish the visual mood, tone, and style of a video.
The process of combining visual elements from multiple sources into a single image, creating the illusion that they exist together.
A transition where one shot gradually blends into the next, often indicating passage of time or a shift in location.
The process of outputting the completed edit as a final video file in a specified format, resolution, and codec.
The art of creating and recording everyday sound effects in post-production to enhance the audio realism of a video.
The number of individual frames displayed per second in a video, affecting the perception of motion smoothness.
A green backdrop used during filming to enable chroma key compositing, allowing the background to be replaced in post-production.
An editing technique where the audio from the incoming clip begins before its video appears, creating a smooth audio-leading transition.
A defined point on the timeline where a specific parameter value is set, enabling animation between keyframes through interpolation.
A graphic overlay placed in the lower portion of the frame, typically displaying a person's name, title, or other identifying information.
Look-Up Table; a predefined color transformation applied to footage for color space conversion or creative grading.
A cut between two shots that are matched by action, composition, or subject matter, creating visual continuity or thematic connection.
A sequence of shots edited together, often set to music, to condense time, convey information, or build emotion.
A lower-resolution copy of footage used for editing performance, replaced with original full-resolution media before final export.
The pixel dimensions of a video frame, determining the level of detail and sharpness in the image.
The ambient sound of a recording location captured without dialogue, used to fill gaps and maintain audio continuity during editing.
The primary workspace in an NLE where clips are arranged on tracks in sequential order to construct the edit.
A visual representation of audio signal amplitude over time, used to identify volume levels, peaks, and silence in audio clips.