Glossary
Additive colors The color system that mixes colored light to create all the various colors of the color spectrum.
Algorithms Complex mathematical formulas that define digital compression.
Alternating current An electrical circuit through which the flow of electrons reverses itself from negative to positive, from positive to negative, and back again at a regular rate.
Amperes (amps) The unit of measurement for current.
Analog video signal The varying voltages that make up the video information of a television signal.
Assemble edits Edits that lay down all aspects of the signal — audio, video, and control track — all at the same time.
A to D converter The circuitry that converts analog signal information into digital ...
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