CMS Audio and Video Production Flashcards

What is 'non-linear editing' (NLE) in video production?

Answer: A method of editing that allows random access to any frame without destructive changes

Non-linear editing allows editors to access, rearrange, and modify any clip at any point without affecting the original media.

What does 'sample rate' mean in digital audio?

Answer: The number of audio samples captured per second

Sample rate is the number of audio samples taken per second; the standard for CD-quality audio is 44,100 Hz (44.1 kHz).

Which video container format is most commonly used for final delivery of web video?

Answer: .mp4

The MP4 container (MPEG-4 Part 14) is the most universally supported format for web video delivery across browsers and devices.

What is the 'rule of thirds' as applied in video composition?

Answer: Placing key subjects along lines that divide the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically

The rule of thirds divides the frame into a 3×3 grid and places subjects at intersecting points for more dynamic, visually engaging compositions.

What is 'audio normalization' in post-production?

Answer: Adjusting audio levels so the loudest peak or average loudness meets a target standard

Audio normalization adjusts the overall gain of a recording so its peak or integrated loudness conforms to a defined target level.

What is a 'codec' in the context of multimedia production?

Answer: Software or hardware that encodes and decodes digital media data

A codec (coder-decoder) is software or hardware that compresses and decompresses digital audio or video data for storage and transmission.