Operation Manual

Appendix
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Glossary
The glossary provides definitions of terms used in this user’s guide
that you may find unfamiliar. In addition to this glossary, CyberLink
offers i-Help definitions on the PowerProducer program interface.
(To use i-Help, click the icon.)
album
The building blocks of slideshows. An album may contain
any number of slides (even just one), and a slideshow
may contain any number of albums. An album can also
contain special effects and background music.
CD-R
A once-writable CD format that can hold up to 74 or 80
minutes (650 or 700 MB) of data. CD-RW writers and
some new DVD writers can write in CD-R, and most DVD
players can also read this format. The CD-R format is
commonly used for distribution of computer data and
digital audio.
CD-RW
A rewritable CD format that can hold up to 74 or 80
minutes (650 or 700 MB) of data. While CD-RW discs can
be reused, they are not supported by all CD drives. CD-
RW writers and some new DVD writers can write in CD-
RW, and most DVD players can also read this format. The
CD-RW format is best suited for storage of computer data
and digital audio. CD-RWs can be written to about 1,000
times.
chapter
A marker set in a video clip in order allow viewers to
jump to that specific point for navigation purposes.
clip
A piece of video or a slideshow album that appears in
PowerProducer’s storyboard.
codec
Software used in compressiong/decompressing video.
contrast
The relative difference between the highlights and
shadows in a picture.