Export and Delivery Flashcards

What does '4K' resolution mean in video production?

Answer: Approximately 4,000 pixels of horizontal resolution (3840×2160 for UHD)

4K (UHD) refers to a resolution of approximately 3840×2160 pixels — roughly four times the pixel count of 1080p HD video.

What is 'audio normalization' in video export?

Answer: Adjusting the audio levels of a file to meet a target loudness standard

Audio normalization adjusts the overall gain of an audio track so its peak or integrated loudness meets a specified target level (e.g., -14 LUFS for streaming).

What does 'closed captions' provide in video delivery?

Answer: A separate text track containing dialogue and sound descriptions synced to the video for accessibility

Closed captions are a synchronized text track containing dialogue, speaker identification, and sound descriptions that can be toggled on/off for accessibility.

What is 'mezzanine format' in a video post-production workflow?

Answer: A high-quality intermediate codec used for editing and archiving before final compression

A mezzanine format is a high-quality, lightly compressed codec (like ProRes or DNxHD) used as an intermediate between the camera original and the final delivery compression.

What does 'rendering to a master file' mean before distribution?

Answer: Exporting the highest-quality, uncompressed or lightly compressed version of the final edit as an archival reference

A master file is the highest-quality export of the finished edit, serving as the archival original from which all distribution formats are derived.

What is 'chapter marking' used for in video delivery?

Answer: Embedding navigation points in a video so viewers can jump to specific sections

Chapter markers embed navigation points into a video file, allowing viewers to jump directly to labeled sections in platforms that support chapter navigation (e.g., YouTube chapters).