Resolution

Resolution: In general, this refers to a unit of measure regarding the amount and precision of digital information in a particular digital file. In an audio context, this refers to bit-depth. Common bit depths for recording and preserving oral history include 16- and 24-bit resolution. In a video context, image resolution refers to pixel and pixel dimension, for example, High Definition video is defined by the following resolutions: 1280×720 pixels (720p), 1920×1280 pixels (1080i/1080p). [ Audio Glossary ] [ Video Glossary ]