| Terminology | Description |
|---|---|
| Digitisation |
This is the process of representing an analogue source as a discrete set of points (samples). As analog sources are continuous in all respects, digitized versions of them are approximations of the assumed values actually represented in the analogue original. |
| DVD |
Optical storage format made ubiquitous in the delivery of standard definition digital video (encoded utilizing MPEG-2). Although DVDs are convenient, they are not recommended for long term preservation. |
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