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Variable Bit Rate (VBR):

“Intelligent” MPEG-2 encoding scheme that uses a range of data rates to store the highest quality picture in the smallest amount of space. Chapter 12.

Video chat:

Two-way conferencing via linked webcams. Chapter 1.

Video editing card:

High-performance video card that computes video effects to ease the load on the computer processor and speed up playback. Appendix B.

Video gain:

Degree of amplification of CCD output, measured in decibels. Chapter 4.

Videoconferencing:

Two-way, real-time video and audio communication over a network. Chapter 12.

Video diary:

Uncensored streams of autobiographical material captured with a webcam or camcorder. Chapter 1.

Videodisc:

Another term for DVD. Chapter 12.

Viewer:

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