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🎬 Glossary: Video Editing Software – Category-Specific Terms
🎬 Glossary: Video Editing Software – Category-Specific Terms
Aspect Ratio
Aspect Ratio
The width-to-height ratio of your video frame (e.g., 16:9 for widescreen, 1:1 for Instagram posts).
B-Roll
B-Roll
Supplemental footage that supports your main content, often used to illustrate narration or add visual interest.
Chroma Key (Green Screen)
Chroma Key (Green Screen)
A post-production technique where a colored background (usually green or blue) is removed and replaced with another image or video.
Clip
Clip
A segment of video or audio that can be trimmed, rearranged, or layered on a timeline.
Color Grading
Color Grading
The creative process of adjusting color, contrast, and saturation to achieve a desired mood or style.
Crossfade
Crossfade
An audio or video transition where one clip gradually fades out while the next fades in.
Cut
Cut
A basic transition that jumps from one clip to the next without animation or blending.
Encoding
Encoding
The process of compressing and converting your video project into a playable format like MP4, MOV, or AVI.
Frame Rate
Frame Rate
The number of frames shown per second (fps). Common options include 24, 30, and 60 fps.
Keyframe
Keyframe
A control point in animation or effects where you define the start or end of a motion or transformation.
Layer
Layer
An individual element (video, image, text, etc.) placed above or below others on the editing timeline.
Lower Thirds
Lower Thirds
On-screen graphics—often used for names, titles, or commentary—that appear in the lower part of the screen.
Montage
Montage
A sequence of clips edited together to show the passage of time or progress quickly.
Multi-Cam Editing
Multi-Cam Editing
Editing feature that synchronizes and switches between multiple camera angles in one project.
Render
Render
The process of generating a final output video from your project timeline and effects.
Timeline
Timeline
The workspace where all video, audio, transitions, and effects are arranged in sequence for editing.
Track
Track
A horizontal layer in the timeline that holds video, audio, or effect content.
Trim
Trim
To shorten a clip by removing frames from the beginning or end.
Transitions
Transitions
Visual or audio effects used between clips to make changes smoother—e.g., fades, wipes, zooms.
Voiceover
Voiceover
Narration recorded separately and added over video footage in editing.
🔤 Glossary of Acronyms – Video Editing Software
🔤 Glossary of Acronyms – Video Editing Software
FPS – Frames Per Second
FPS – Frames Per Second
The frequency of frames displayed in your video. Common values are 24 (cinema), 30 (standard), and 60 (smooth motion).
VFX – Visual Effects
VFX – Visual Effects
Computer-generated imagery or enhancements added during post-production.
SFX – Sound Effects
SFX – Sound Effects
Audio effects added to video to enhance realism or creativity.
HD – High Definition
HD – High Definition
Typically refers to 720p or 1080p resolution video formats.
4K / 8K – Ultra High-Definition Resolutions
4K / 8K – Ultra High-Definition Resolutions
4K is 3840x2160 pixels; 8K doubles that, used in high-end production.
BGM – Background Music
BGM – Background Music
Audio used to accompany the visual content and set tone or mood.
VSE – Video Sequence Editor
VSE – Video Sequence Editor
A timeline-based editing workspace (notably used in Blender).
H.264 / H.265 – Video Compression Codecs
H.264 / H.265 – Video Compression Codecs
Efficient formats for compressing and exporting video files with high quality and low file size.
MP4 / MOV / AVI – Video File Formats
MP4 / MOV / AVI – Video File Formats
Common export formats for edited videos. MP4 is widely used for web and mobile.
OBS – Open Broadcaster Software
OBS – Open Broadcaster Software
Free, open-source software used for video capture and live streaming.
NLE – Non-Linear Editor
NLE – Non-Linear Editor
A digital video editing system that allows you to make changes in any order—standard for all modern editing tools.
Important Links to Related Pages
1. Return to Explore the 32 Category Master List of Productivity Software Applications
2. See our Side-by-Side Comparison of Video Editing Software Applications
3. Return to the Video Editing Software Applications Category List
4. Scan Through the List of Video Editing Software Applications FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
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