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Video- Technical Glossary

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Video- Technical Glossary. Packet includes a glossary of technical terminology for video and a waveform monitor with information on page four.
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Video- Technical Glossary. Packet includes a glossary of technical terminology for video and a waveform monitor with information on page four.

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