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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 onto your output
tape, 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 Window.
EPP: “Enhanced Parallel Port”. Enables accelerated bi-
directional data transfer via the parallel port;
recommended for Studio DV. ECP
EPROM: “Erasable Programmable Read-Only
Memory”. Memory chip that after programming retains
