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Glossary
Glossary of key terms related to piracy, its causes, impacts, and legal aspects. Perfect for those who want to better understand this phenomenon.
🎬 Glossary of Movies & TV
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bitrate | Refers to the amount of data processed per second. Higher bitrates usually yield better video quality but require more space and bandwidth. Other factors like codec and content complexity also influence quality. |
| Codec | A codec is a method for compressing/decompressing video. Common ones include H.264 (AVC) and H.265 (HEVC). |
| Dubbing | Replacing the original voice track with a different language. |
| Fansub | Unofficial subtitles created by fans, often for anime or unlicensed content. |
| Hardsubs | Subtitles hardcoded into the video and cannot be turned off. |
| IPTV | A protocol for streaming TV content over the internet. |
| Muxing | Merging audio, video, and subtitle tracks into a single container file. |
| OST | Original Soundtrack of a movie, series, or anime. |
| Release Group | Group responsible for ripping, encoding, and releasing pirated content. |
| Release Types | Different release formats: CAM, TS, WEBRip, BluRay, etc. |
| Remux | Transferring media to a new container format without re-encoding. |
| Resolution | The number of pixels in the video. Ex: 1080p = 1920x1080. |
| Softsub | Subtitles that can be toggled on or off; may be external or embedded. |
| Subtitles | Text that translates or transcribes spoken content or sound effects. |
| Telesync / HDTS | A theater recording with direct audio and often higher quality video than CAM. |
| Widevine | DRM technology by Google to protect content on streaming platforms. |
| CAM | Movie illegally recorded in theaters with a hidden camera. Usually poor quality. |
| Screener | Promotional copy sent to critics or judges. May leak before the official release. |