Glossary

AGC — Automatic Gain Control. A circuit that automatically adjusts the recording level of video or audio signals.

AMBIENT SOUND — The background sounds within a scene (also atmos or buzz).

APERTURE — An adjustable hole in a lens through which the light passes. Used for controlling the amount of light.

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT — Any light that is not derived from daylight. Tungsten light has a colour temperature of 3200°K.

ASSEMBLE EDIT — Joining one scene to another using the existing sound, picture and control track.

ATMOS — The background sounds within a scene (also ambient or buzz). AUDIO DUB — Copying or re-recording audio, without erasing the original track, or the video track.

AUXILIARIES — Additional outputs on a sound mixer. May be used ...

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