Autodesk 64006-051108-9001 User Guide - Page 259

251 Binhex - Mac OS encoding scheme that converts normal computer files into ASCII (text) characters for transmission over the Internet. Binhexed files normally end with .hqx and must be returned to their binary format prior to use. Web video files should never be binhexed. Bit (Binary Digit) - unit of measure for computer data. A bit is a single computer digit (either a 1 or 0). Eight bits make up a Byte. Bitmap - collection of pixels that make up an image. Often used to distinguish images that are pixel-based as compared to images that are vector-based. Blur - filter that averages pixels together to soften the image and can be used to minimize subtle frame-to-frame differences. Normally when compressing movies, you get better results with the Adaptive Noise Reduction filter. Bottlenecks - points in a system that are slower than the rest of the system, causing overall delays. In the Internet, bottlenecks are often caused by localized problems, such as overloaded switching complexes and slow modems. Broadcast - used to refer to signals intended for delivery over the television system, as well as network delivery to a wide audience. Burn - changing a text or sprite track into an image in the video track. Byte - computer data unit that represents a single character in most languages. One byte is made up of eight bits. Cable Modem - special modem designed to operate over cable TV lines to provide extremely fast access to the Internet. CD-ROM (Compact Disc - Read Only Memory) - delivery medium used for distributing computer software, photos, audio and multimedia content.