Glossary -Q-
Q encoder — Similar to I encoder but responsible for different colors.
Quantization resolution — The accuracy of measuring an analog signal and representing its strength with numbers. A two-bit resolution describes something by 4 levels, a three-bit resolution, 8 levels.
Quantization — The process of measuring an analog signal and assigning numerical levels to it.
Quick release — A plate attached to the base of the camera by a bolt. The plate can then clip quickly onto the tripod head.
Quicktime movie — A file format that takes a series of individual files (pictures) and combines them into one file and can play them in sequence, creating animation or motion.
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RWVC.com is a sister-site for my book, Real World Video Compression, which was published by Peachpit. The goal of this site, much like the book, is to demystify video compression and help those looking to tackle problems they are having converting their video from one format to another.
