Key Terms      Glossary terms

Video format – Video format is the different file types avaialbe to video. For example there is wmv which is designed for windows, mov is quicktime and FLV is flash. For example in terms of imagery, JPEG is the most easy access file, rather than RAW and others.  AVI – audio visual interleave.

Streaming – video streaming is which you are reciveing files through the Internet to view footages. Video streaming is used widely with Websites such as BBCiplayer or Youtube.

File compression – file or data compression is when ones file is compressed to a smaller size, making it easier to upload to the internet, so less file has to be streamed online. Uploading videos to youtube will help when your file is compressed, it will make it easier to upload and download.

Aspect ratio – Aspect ratio is the ration between the width to the height of the screen. More common screens such as FLAT screen tv and LCD screens have the ration 16:9 and 4:3 is Most computer monitors.

Frame rates – Frame rates is the frequency in which image pace is received, this is called frames for individual frames.