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

SD (Standard Definition)

SD (Standard Definition) video specifies the video and audio codecs and file format that allows users to watch video on several electronic devices built to SD standards. SD video supports different formats, including VC-1, H.264, MPEG-4 and MPEG-2. Standard definition has always been a 4:3 aspect ratio with a resolution of 640 × 480 pixels. While SD video provides a basic viewing experience, advancements in technology have shifted consumer preferences towards higher resolutions, such as HD (High Definition) and 4K.…

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Embedded Video

Embedding allows you to place or copy the video from its original website onto a different site using “embed code” or an html code. To embed a video, copy the embed code from the original video site and paste the code into the site where you would like the video to appear.   Example of Embed Code: <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jmA48sHA7OI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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Resolution

Resolution is the picture quality displayed on a screen (Desktop, Laptop, Mobile, Tablet, Television Screen). Basically, the resolution is measured by the number of horizontal and vertical pixels. Usually, it is mentioned as width x height, with the units in pixels: for instance, "800 × 600" means the width is 800 pixels and the height is 600 pixels. Images become crisper when resolution increases, because of a higher pixel density. As more pixels per square inch are being displayed, text…

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Buffering

In video streaming or audio streaming from the Internet, buffering refers to downloading a portion of the data before starting to play the movie or music. Having an advance stream of video frames or audio samples in RAM always avoids interruption if there are temporary delays in transmission while the content is being played. Even there would have a few seconds of delay built in for a live broadcast. For instance, when you try to play a video or audio file…

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