Apple Final Cut Pro 5 - Manual (Page 1784)

Glossary 433
sampling The process of measuring an analog signal and converting it into a digital
value. For example, the sampling rate of an audio stream specifies how many samples
are captured. Higher sample rates yield higher-quality audio.
SAN (storage area network) A network that connects computer systems to a shared
storage area. The shared storage is typically a group of disk arrays (RAIDS) grouped
together and managed via software (such as Xsan).
saturation A measurement of chroma, or the intensity of color in the video signal.
scale In the Motion tab of the Viewer, an adjustable value that changes the overall size
of a clip. The proportion of the image may or may not be maintained.
scene A series of shots that take place at the same time in the same location. A series
of scenes make up a program.
scratch disk The disk or disk space you allocate in Final Cut Pro for digital video
capture and editing, as well as for the storage of a project’s render files.
script A set of instructions that performs a specific function, similar to programming.
FXScript allows you to create custom scripts for use in Final Cut Pro. You can use
FXscript to create custom filters, transitions, and generators.
scrub To move through a clip or sequence with the aid of the playhead. Scrubbing is
used to find a particular point or frame.
scrubber bar The bar at the bottom of the Viewer and the Canvas. You can speed up
or slow down playback in forward or reverse by moving the playhead along the
scrubber bar.
Scrub Video tool A tool used to change the thumbnail of a clip displayed when the
Browser is in icon view.
SECAM (Sequential Couleur Avec Memoire) The French television standard for
playback. Similar to PAL, the playback rate is 25 fps and the frame size is 720 x 576.
sequence An arranged series of video, audio, and graphics clips, edit information, and
effects edited together to create a program. A sequence can contain your entire edited
program or be limited to a single scene. Sequences can also be edited into other
sequences, referred to as nested sequences.
sequence clip A clip that has been edited into a sequence. A sequence clip is typically
an affiliate clip whose master clip is located in the Browser. Compare to master clip.
Selection tool In Final Cut Pro, the default arrow-shaped pointer, which allows you to
select items in the interface. For example, you use it to select a clip or edit point. You
can choose the Selection tool by pressing the A key.