A window in Final Cut Pro that graphically displays the color components of a video signal, precisely showing the range of colors in the signal and measuring their intensity and hue. It can be used to calibrate the color in video signals being captured from videotape, as well as to compare two clips for purposes of color correction. Motion projects can be referenced in Final Cut Pro to take advantage of its Vectorscope.
vertex
(plural vertices) The point at which two sides of a plane figure or an angle intersect. In Motion, a Bezier shape can be refined by adjusting its Bezier point vertices.
video-in-text effect
Any effect achieved when a video image is matted inside the shape of text.
VTR/VCR
(videotape recorder/videocassette recorder) A tape machine used for recording pictures and sound on videotape.
VU meter
(Volume Unit meter) An analog meter for monitoring audio levels.
