Confused by the lingo? We’ve created a glossary to help define some industry specific terms.

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Conform

This is the process in which a timeline is transferred from one application into the next.

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Confidence Check

A 'confidence check' in the context of a conform for a colour grade refers to a thorough review process undertaken to ensure that the conformed sequence aligns perfectly with the original edit. It's a critical step to guarantee that all clips are in the correct order.

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Colour temperature

Colour temperature refers to the hue of light emitted by a light source. It is a numerical measurement that describes the appearance of light based on its warmth or coolness. Colour temperature is measured in Kelvin (K).

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CDL

A CDL (colour decision list) is a file that carries basic colour adjustments.

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Cloud - cold

Cloud storage that is not as accessible as ‘hot’ storage. This is often used for long term archive once a project is completed.

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Cloud - hot

This is storage with easy and fast access.

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