Dithering: Increasing the number of apparent colors in an image by
the application of color patterns.
Decibel (dB): A unit of measurement of the loudness of sound. An
increase of 3 dB doubles the loudness.
Digital8: Digital videotape format that records DV-coded audio
and video data on Hi8 tapes. Currently sold only by Sony,
Digital8 camcorders and VCRs can play both Hi8 and 8mm
cassettes.
Digital video: Digital video stores information bit by bit in a file
(in contrast to analog storage media).
DMA: Direct Memory Access.
Driver: A file containing information needed to operate peripherals.
The video capture driver operates a video capture board, for
example.
DV: Digital videotape format for recording digital audio and video
on ¼”-wide metal evaporated tape. Mini-DV tapes hold up to 60
minutes of content, while standard DV tapes can hold up to 270
minutes.
ECP: “Enhanced Compatible Port”. Enables accelerated bi-
directional data transfer via the parallel port. EPP
Edit decision list (EDL): A list of clips and effects in a particular
order that will be recorded to your output disc or file. Studio allows
you to create and edit your own edit decision list by adding, deleting
and reordering clips and effects in the Movie Editor and the Disc
Editor.
EPP: “Enhanced Parallel Port”. Enables accelerated bi-directional
data transfer via the parallel port. ECP
EPROM: “Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory”. Memory
chip that after programming retains its data without power supply.
The memory contents can be erased with ultraviolet light and
rewritten.
Fade to/from black: A digital effect that fades up from black at the
beginning of a clip or down to black at the end.
