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Explanation of terms and acronyms related to the media and broadcasting world. Updated every week!

Teradek

Teradek makes wireless video devices for webcasting, color correction, real-time monitoring, camera control and remote video capture. For complex IP video systems, user can remotely operate a fleet of Teradek encoders in real-time from any part of the globe through Teradek's cloud-based workflow management platform. This capability is essential for professionals in the live video streaming industry, allowing them to manage and control their video feeds seamlessly. With Teradek’s advanced technology, users can ensure high-quality transmission, enabling smooth and reliable…

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HEVC (H.265)

HEVC or High-Efficiency Video Coding is a video compression standard. It is also known as H.265 and MPEG-H Part 2. HEVC offers around twice the data compression ratio at a similar level of video quality, or considerably enhanced video quality at a similar bit rate in comparison to AVC (MPEG-4 Part 10 or H.264). Including 8K UHD, it supports resolutions up to 8192×4320. This advanced compression technology plays a pivotal role in optimizing live video streaming, allowing content providers to…

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Pixel

The word "Pixel" means a picture element. This is the smallest element of an image. Pixels are generally square or round. Typically, they are arranged in a two-dimensional grid to create an image. Each pixel can be turned on (illuminated) or off (darkened) on a screen (Computer Monitor, Television Screen, Mobile Screen). Resolution of an image depends on the number of pixels a monitor can display. Normally, VGA monitors display 640 x 480 (307,200) pixels per inch (PPI), SVGA monitors…

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HD (High Definition)

HD (High Definition) video is video of higher resolution and quality compared to SD (Standard Definition). Even though there is no standardized definition for HD, usually any video image with substantially more than 480 horizontal lines is considered high definition. Normally, HD video has a resolution of 1280 x 720p whereas FHD (Full High Definition) video has 1920 x 1080p resolution. As the demand for quality content increases, the relevance of HD and FHD video becomes even more pronounced, particularly…

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