Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms

Video Formats, e.g. (.mov, avi): Format meaning the type of programs it can be read by, for example, JPG is used as more of an imagery format used more on photos(Images) and graphics.

Streaming: Is the sending of information which enables you to view or hear something without needing to be at the location it's taking place.

File Compression: File compression is used to reduce the file size of one or more file. When a file or a group of files is compressed, the resulting "archive" often takes up 50% to 90% less disk space than the original file(s). common types of compression include: zip,gzip, RAR, Stufflt, and 7z compression.

Aspect Ratios: 4:3, 16:9: The aspect ratio of an image describes the proportional relationship between it's width and height. It is commonly expressed as two numbers seperated by a colon, as in 16:9. For an x:y aspect ratio, no matter how big or small the image is, if the width is divided into x-units of equal length and the height is measured using this same length, the height will be measured to be y-units.

Frame Rates: Frame rate (also known as frame frequency) is the frequency (rate) at which an imaging device produces unique consecutive images called frames. Most often expressed in frames per second(FPS) or progressive scan monitors as hertz (Hz).