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Video Glossary
From A to Z, we decode industry jargon to empower creators at every level. Learn about all the essential terms and elevate your storytelling skills.
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Types of Video
Video Delivery and Access
Interactive and Educational
Live Video and Communication
Technical Aspects
AI and Repurposing
Video Editing
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AI Captions
AI captions are on-screen captions generated automatically from a video's audio using speech recognition.
AI Video
An AI video is a video produced using artificial intelligence technology or software.
AI Video Clips
AI video clips are short segments automatically created from a longer video by AI that detects the most engaging moments.
AI Video Editing
AI video editing is the use of artificial intelligence to automate editing tasks like cutting, captioning, and clipping.
Aspect Ratio
Aspect ratio is the proportional relationship between a video frame's width and height.
Asynchronous Video
Asynchronous video is a content format where the sender and receiver don’t need to be present in real time.
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B-Roll
B-roll is supplementary footage used to support the main content in a video.
Background Music
Background music is music played under a video to set the mood and support the content.
Background Noise Removal
Background noise removal is the process of reducing or eliminating unwanted sounds from a video or audio recording.
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Captions
Captions are the on-screen text of a video's spoken words and key sounds, timed to match the audio.
Chroma Key
Chroma key is a technique that replaces a specific color in a video, usually green, with another image.
Clip Maker
A clip maker is a tool that turns longer videos into short, shareable clips.
Color Correction
Color correction is the process of adjusting a video's colors to look natural and consistent.
Color Grading
Color grading is the creative process of adjusting a video's colors to create a specific mood or style.
Content Repurposing
Content repurposing is the practice of reusing existing content in new formats to reach more people.
Corporate Video
A corporate video is a promotional video that introduces a company's products, services, and brand, often for marketing purposes.
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Educational Video
An educational video is a type of content that aims to teach or instruct viewers about a specific topic.
Embed Video
Embedding a video is the process of using HTML code to insert content into a webpage, blog post, or other online platform.
Explainer Video
An explainer video is a short marketing video that features a brief explanation of a product or service.
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MOV
MOV is a multimedia file format developed by Apple, often used for high-quality video and editing.
MP4
MP4 is a widely used digital format that stores video, audio, and subtitles in a single file.
Magic Clips
Magic Clips is a feature that uses AI to automatically create short, shareable clips from a longer recording.
Montage
A montage is a sequence of short clips edited together to tell a story or convey a theme quickly.
Motion Graphics
Motion graphics are animated graphic elements used to present information or enhance a video.
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Screen Recording
Screen recording is the process of capturing what happens on your computer or device screen as a video.
Short-form Video
Short-form video is brief video content, usually under a few minutes, designed for quick viewing on social platforms.
Show Notes
Show notes are a written summary of the topics, links, and key points from a video or podcast episode.
Slow Motion
Slow motion is a video effect that slows playback so action appears slower than in real time.
Split Screen
Split screen is a technique that divides the frame to show two or more videos at once.
Storyboard
A storyboard is a visual outline of a video's scenes and shots, planned before production.
Subtitles
Subtitles are on-screen text that translates or transcribes a video's dialogue for viewers.
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Talking Head Video
A talking head video is a live-action video style that features an individual person speaking directly to the viewer.
Teleprompter
A teleprompter is a device or app that displays scrolling text so a speaker can read a script while looking at the camera.
Text to Video
Text to video is AI technology that generates video content from a written prompt or script.
Timeline
A timeline is the workspace in video editing software where clips, audio, and effects are arranged in order.
Transition
A transition is an effect that bridges two clips, such as a fade or dissolve, to smooth the change between them.
Trim Video
Trimming a video is cutting off the start or end of a clip to remove unwanted sections.
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Video Clips
Video clips are short segments taken from a longer video, often used for sharing on social media.
Video Compression
Video compression reduces a video file's size by removing redundant data, making it easier to store and stream.
Video Highlights
Video highlights are the most important or engaging moments pulled from a longer video into a shorter summary.
Video Messaging
Video messaging is a method of sharing pre-recorded video content via online communication or meeting platforms.
Video Newsletter
A video newsletter is a marketing asset that features both text and video.
Video Resolution
Video resolution is a measure of the pixels that display on the screen.
Video Thumbnail
A video thumbnail is a static image that acts as a visual representation of your video.
Video Transcription
Video transcription is the process of turning an audio or video recording into written text.
Video Tutorial
A video tutorial is a type of instructional video that provides step-by-step directions.
Video on Demand
Video on demand (VOD) is a type of streaming technology that gives viewers 24/7 access to video content so they can watch whenever they want.
Voice-over
A voice-over is narration or dialogue recorded separately and added to a video, often to explain or guide the content.