| Offline |
The creative editing process which uses copies of the camera tapes on a typically "cuts only" inexpensive editing system. All creative decisions and approvals are made during this process. |
| Ohms |
The unit of resistance. A constant current of one ampere in a conductor produces one volt between the conductor's ends. |
| OIS |
(optical image stabilization) A process of limiting shaky camera shots with mechanical movement of the optical system within a camcorder. [See EIS] |
| Omnidirectional |
Microphone pickup pattern whereby sound is absorbed equally from all directions. [See bidirectional, unidirectional.] |
| Online |
The final technical editing process which uses the original camera tapes to repeat all decisions made in the offline editing process. Online editing uses a more sophisticated and expensive editing system capable of transitions like dissolves and wipes. |
| Outtake |
Footage not to be included in final production. |
| Over-the-shoulder shot |
View of primary camera subject framed by another subject's shoulder and back of head in foreground. Common in interview situations, perspective affords sense of depth. |
| Oxide |
The magnetic coating on video and audio tapes that stores picture and sound information. Iron oxide is created by combining iron and oxygen. The more primitive form is called rust. P.A.L. Phase Alternation by Line. An international television standard. (see N.T.S.C.) |
