DVD (Digital Video Disk) -- is a medium for recording compressed audio, visual images and other related data.

Digitizing -- Process of converting video containing audio, visual images and other related data into digital format.

Assembly -- Combining audio, visual images and other related data into proper sequence and recording to a new edited master videotape pursuant to instructions provided by editor.

Creating 2D Images -- Process of enhancing original elements captured through principal photography by creating or manipulating two dimensional images.

Creating 3D Images (CGI) -- process of creating three-dimensional images that will ultimately be recorded on film, video or other multimedia format.

Dirt Fixes -- Process to electronically “clean up” or “remove” undesirable elements such as dirt and film scratches from visual images.

Digital Video Image Manipulation -- This process includes: compositing multiple layers of visual images, changing aspect ratio or scale, flip, defocus, rotate, resize, reposition, crop, color correction, apply special effects such as warping the image, create transitional effects between scenes or shots.

Motion Control Visual Effects Capture -- Recording flat art such as pictures and logos and applying movement to the visual image such as pan, scan, zoom. Motion Control Capture could also create tracking points through recording movement of a live subject that will be applied to a computer generated image.

Transcoding -- Converting video and audio formats.

Duplication -- Process of making film or videotape copies excluding film processing to produce release prints as defined in Regulation 1529 or duplication of video tapes intended for non-broadcast consumer sale or rental.

Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) -- Recording new dialogue or re-recording dialogue where the production sound is unusable or obscured.

Foley -- Process of adding to or replacing sound elements that enhance ambient sounds such as footsteps, doors closing, breathing, rustling of clothes, keys jangling in pockets and punches.

Audio Laybacks -- Recording the completed audio back to a videotape or film master.

Audio Laydowns -- Recording sound from an audio source or video element to another audio element.

Quality Control (QC) -- Process by which a film print or videotape is evaluated to make sure it meets technical requirements.

Archiving -- Processes involved in preparing and storing film, videotape or other multimedia elements for future use.

Format Transfer Utilizing Compression Standards -- To transfer video or audio format utilizing a compression standard to allow for more efficient file size management or file format changes.

Management of Visual or Audio Assets and Related Files Stored as Data -- Process of creating database with specified reference points to allow for timely search and retrieval of elements by multiple users through central file servers.

Creation of Data Files Related to a Teleproduction or other Postproduction Service -- Data files contain information that is related to the visual and audio information stored on film, video or other multimedia format such as timecode, keycode/flex files, edit decision lists.