Complete Filmora Video Editing Glossary
Welcome to our comprehensive glossary of Filmora video editing terms. Whether you’re a beginner just starting with Wondershare Filmora or looking to expand your knowledge of specific features, this A-Z guide explains all the terminology you’ll encounter when using Filmora software.
A
Action Library: A collection of pre-designed animation effects in Filmora that can be applied to text, images, or video clips.
AI Portrait: Filmora’s artificial intelligence tool that can detect human subjects in videos and apply special effects specifically to people.
AI Smart Cutout: Feature that automatically removes backgrounds from subjects in video clips or images.
Aspect Ratio: The proportional relationship between a video’s width and height. Common aspect ratios include 16:9 (widescreen), 4:3 (standard), 1:1 (square for social media), and 9:16 (vertical for mobile).
Audio Ducking: Automatic volume adjustment feature that lowers background music when dialogue or voiceover is detected.
Audio Equalizer: Tool for adjusting audio frequencies to enhance sound quality.
Auto Reframe: Feature that automatically repositions video content when changing aspect ratios to ensure important elements remain visible.
B
Batch Processing: Applying the same editing operations to multiple clips simultaneously.
Bezier Curves: Mathematical curves used in Filmora’s keyframe animation to create smooth, natural motion.
Bitrate: The amount of data processed per unit of time, affecting video quality and file size.
Boris FX: Advanced visual effects plug-ins available for Filmora Pro.
B-Roll: Supplementary footage that provides context, visual interest, or covers edits in the main footage.
C
Chroma Key: Green screen effect that removes a specific color from the footage, commonly used for background replacement.
Clip: Individual video, audio, or image segment in the timeline.
Color Correction: Adjusting colors to fix technical issues like white balance or exposure.
Color Grading: Creative color adjustment to establish mood or aesthetic style.
Composite: Combining multiple visual elements into a single frame.
Compound Clip: Feature that allows grouping multiple clips together to treat them as a single clip.
D
Denoise: Filter that reduces audio or video noise from footage.
Detach Audio: Separating audio from a video clip to edit it independently.
Drag-and-Drop Interface: Filmora’s user-friendly method of moving elements by selecting and dragging them.
Duration: The length of time a clip plays in the timeline.
E
Effects Library: Collection of visual effects, transitions, titles, and other elements organized by category in Filmora.
Export: Process of creating a final video file after editing is complete.
Expression: Text animation preset in Filmora that applies dynamic movement to text.
F
Fade In/Out: Gradual appearance or disappearance of audio or video.
Fast/Slow Motion: Adjusting clip playback speed to create time effects.
Filmora Pro: Advanced version of Filmora with professional-level features for more complex editing.
Filmstock: Wondershare’s library of stock footage, music, sound effects, and graphics is available for use in Filmora projects.
Freeze Frame: Still image created from a single video frame.
G
Green Screen: See Chroma Key.
GPU Acceleration: Using the computer’s graphics card to speed up video processing.
Gradient Overlay: Color gradient effect that can be applied over video or images.
H
Highlight and Share: Feature that lets users quickly select portions of a completed video to share on social media.
HSL Adjustment: Controls for adjusting Hue, Saturation, and Luminance independently.
Hue: The color property that distinguishes one color from another.
I
In/Out Points: Markers that define the start and end of a selected portion of a clip.
Instant Cutter: Filmora tool for quickly trimming video clips without needing the full editing interface.
Instant Mode: Simplified editing mode that uses templates to quickly create videos.
J
J-Cut: Audio editing technique where the sound from the next scene begins before the video transition occurs.
Jump Cut: Editing technique that removes a portion of footage, creating a jump forward in time.
K
Ken Burns Effect: Panning and zooming technique for still images to create motion.
Keyframe: Marker that sets the value of a property at a specific point in time, used for animation.
Keying: Process of isolating a specific color, luminance, or other property to create transparency.
L
L-Cut: Audio editing technique where the sound from the previous scene continues after the video has transitioned.
Layers: System that allows multiple video and image elements to stack on top of each other.
Library: Collection of all imported media files available for use in a project.
LUT (Look-Up Table): Preset color grading profile that maps input colors to output colors.
M
Mask: Tool that defines areas of visibility or effect application within a clip.
Media Library: Organizational system for all imported files in a Filmora project.
Motion Tracking: Feature that follows a selected object through a video, allowing effects to stay attached to moving subjects.
Multi-cam Editing: Feature that synchronizes and edits footage from multiple cameras shooting the same scene.
N
Nested Timeline: A sequence inside another sequence, allowing for more complex organization.
NewBlue FX: Premium effects package available for Filmora.
Noise Reduction: Filter that reduces visual grain or audio static.
Normalize: Audio adjustment that balances volume levels across a project.
O
Opacity: Transparency level of a video or image layer.
Overlays: Visual elements placed on top of video footage for creative effect.
P
PIP (Picture-in-Picture): Effect that displays a smaller video within the main video frame.
Preset: Saved configuration of effects or settings that can be reapplied.
Proxy Editing: Using lower-resolution versions of clips during editing to improve performance.
Pan and Zoom: Technique for creating movement within still images or video clips.
Q
Quick Toolbar: Accessible shortcut menu for common editing functions in Filmora.
Quick Transfer: Feature for easily moving projects between desktop and mobile Filmora versions.
R
Rendering: Process of generating preview frames or final output by processing all effects and edits.
Ripple Delete: Editing function that removes a clip and automatically closes the gap in the timeline.
Rolling Edit: Adjustment that changes the endpoint of one clip and the start point of the adjacent clip simultaneously.
Royalty-Free: Media assets that can be used without ongoing payments, included with Filmora subscriptions.
S
Sample Rate: Number of audio samples per second, affecting audio quality.
Scene Detection: Feature that automatically identifies scene changes in imported footage.
Screen Recording: Built-in function for capturing computer screen activity.
Split Screen: Effect that displays multiple video clips simultaneously in divided sections of the frame.
Stabilization: Feature that reduces camera shake in footage.
Stock Media: Pre-made video clips, images, music, and sound effects available through Filmstock.
Storyboard: Simplified timeline view that shows clips as thumbnails in sequence.
T
Text Animation: Motion effects applied to text elements.
Timeline: Main editing interface showing all clips in chronological order.
Titles: Text elements added to videos, including opening titles, subtitles, and credits.
Tone Mapping: Process that converts HDR color values to standard dynamic range.
Tracking: See Motion Tracking.
Transition: Effect that blends one clip into another, such as dissolves, wipes, or slides.
Trim: Adjusting the start or end point of a clip.
U
User Preset: Custom effect or setting configuration saved for future use.
Utility Effects: Basic technical adjustments like crop, rotate, and scale.
V
Video Effects: Digital manipulations are applied to footage to change its appearance.
Voiceover: Audio narration recorded over video footage.
Volume Envelope: Visual representation of audio volume that can be adjusted over time.
W
Waveform: Visual representation of audio amplitude over time.
Watermark: Logo or text overlay indicating ownership or trial status.
White Balance: Color adjustment that corrects for different lighting conditions.
Wondershare: Parent company that develops and distributes Filmora software.
X
X-Y Coordinates: Positioning system for placing elements in the frame.
Y
Y-axis: Vertical positioning of elements in the frame.
Z
Zoom: Effect that enlarges or reduces the visible area of a frame.
Z-depth: Relative position of visual elements in 3D space.
Filmora-Specific Feature Glossary
Filmora 13 Features
AI Copilot: Intelligent assistant that can suggest edits and help automate common tasks.
AI Script-to-Video: Feature that converts written scripts into video sequences automatically.
AI Smart Cutout: Advanced background removal tool powered by artificial intelligence.
Audio Beat Detection: Automatically syncs video cuts and effects to music beats.
Auto Highlight: Feature that identifies and compiles the most engaging moments from longer videos.
Boris FX Integration: Premium visual effects plug-ins available for Filmora Pro users.
Color Match: Tool that automatically matches the color profile between different clips.
Face Effects: AR-style effects that can be applied specifically to faces in videos.
Instant Mode: Template-based quick editing solution for beginners.
Motion Tracking: Feature that tracks selected objects through a video clip.
New Blue FX: Premium effects package with advanced transitions and filters.
Preset Studio: Community platform for sharing and downloading custom presets.
Speed Ramping: Dynamic speed changes within a single clip for dramatic effect.
Text-to-Speech: Feature that converts typed text into spoken audio using AI voice technology.
Title Studio: Advanced title creation tool with extensive animation options.
Filmora Plan-Specific Features
Commercial Usage Rights: Permission to use Filmora for business and commercial projects (included with Business plans).
Effects Store: Marketplace for purchasing additional effect packs (accessible in all versions).
Filmstock Integration: Access to Wondershare’s stock media library (basic access in all versions, premium in Bundle plans).
Multi-user Access: Capability for multiple editors to use Filmora (available in Business plans).
Perpetual License: One-time purchase that never expires (Lifetime plans).
Priority Support: Faster customer service response (included with Bundle plans).
Version Updates: Access to new software versions (one year for Annual plans, current version only for Lifetime plans).
We hope this glossary helps you better understand Filmora’s features and video editing terminology.
This glossary is regularly updated to include new terms and features as Wondershare releases updates to Filmora.
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