Variac:
A simmer that reduces the voltage. It stands for VARIable AC. (Lighting)
Varispeed:
Increasing or decreasing tape speed to match the musical pitch of tape playback.
Veeder Counter:
A trade name for a mechanical counter which is actuated using a rotary shaft movement which can be calibrated to any system of measurement such as feet or frames. (Film Editing)
Video Assist:
The process of simultaneously recording filmed picture onto video tape by means of the same lens system in order to immediately evaluate a take as soon as it is completed. (Production)
Virgin Stock:
Magnetic tape onto which nothing has yet been recorded.
VITC:
Vertical Interval Time Code. A time code signal that is written
in the vertical interval by the rotating video heads, allowing it to be
read when the tape is not moving. Requires special equipment to read
and write.
Voice-over:
Narration or non-synchronous dialog taking place over the action onscreen.
VU Meter:
A meter designed to measure audio level in volume units which generally correspond to perceived loudness. (Audio)
