Entertainment

Entertainment

The art or field of entertaining, especially that provided by performers.

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automatic shut-off

Entertainment; Video

A device (usually a mechanical switch) incorporated into most tape recorders that automatically stops the machine when the tape runs out or breaks.

auto-pan

Entertainment; Video

A feature exclusive to AVC series switchers causing a positioned pattern to center itself as it grows in size.

autotiming

Entertainment; Video

Capability of some digital video equipment to automatically adjust input video timing to match a reference video input. Eliminates the need for manual timing adjustments.

auto-transition

Entertainment; Video

a) The ability to electronically simulate a fader motion over an operator-specified duration. b) An automatic transition where the motion of the switcher lever arm is ...

auxiliary bus

Entertainment; Video

A bus which has the same video sources as the switcher but whose crosspoints may be remotely controlled, independently of the switcher console.

auxiliary channel (AUX)

Entertainment; Video

In a video editing system, a channel reserved for connection to an external audio and/or video device.

average picture level (APL)

Entertainment; Video

The average signal level (with respect to blanking) during active picture time, expressed as a percentage of the difference between the blanking and reference white levels.