Essential Media and Digital Terminology Defined

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Essential Media and Digital Terminology

Dry Version

A pre-recorded item that includes only the spoken word—that is, no music or sound effects.

Debriefing

A detailed discussion about work that has been done.

Deputy Editor

The second editor in line.

Desktop Publishing (DTP)

Based around a page layout program, which lets you import text from a word processor, clip art from graphics packages, and images from scanners or cameras, arranging them all on a page. It is used to design and publish books, newspapers, posters, advertisements, and more.

Digital Art / Computer Art

Art created with applications that use mathematical formulas to generate beautiful, bright shapes called fractals.

Drop Shadows

The shadow an object creates on a surface.

DivX

A format used to compress and transmit movies over the web.

Data

Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

Database

A collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval, and use of that data.

DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

Used to record, edit, and play back digital music.

Debriefing Meetings

Held after an event to analyze what went well and what didn't, and to find ways to avoid future failures and achieve success.

Dynamic

Active, energetic, forceful.

Editor

A person who edits material for publication, films, and other media.

Estate Agent

A professional who buys and sells houses or land for people.

Engaging

Attractive, charming.

Eraser

A tool that removes the part of the picture you drag it over.

Extension

The suffix placed after a dot at the end of a filename.

Editorial Meetings

Held by radio and TV broadcasters to plan what to include in a particular program.

Easy-Listening

Refers to pleasant, relaxing music that appeals to a very wide audience, typically middle-aged listeners.

Fractal

A geometrical figure with special properties. Fractals can be used to model real objects like clouds, coastlines, or landscapes.

Frame

Each individual image in a sequence of images.

Filters

Special effects that can be applied to a picture, including drop shadows, textures, distortions, and more.

Fill Bucket

A tool used to fill a shape with a color of your choice.

Fileshare Sites

A type of website where you can find and exchange music files.

Guest

A person who spends time at another's home in a social activity, such as a visit or party.

Geographic Information System (GIS)

Allows cartographers to create detailed maps.

Genre

A type or style, typically used to classify different types of music.

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