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Film & Broadcast
Spool
A flanged roll on which film is wound for general handling or projection.
Film & Broadcast
Spot
On a lensed light, the smallest beam spread. (Lighting)
Media Buying
Spot Color
A single extra color ink added to a page; also called flat color.
TV and Radio Media Buying
Spot Television
Spot television is all the commercial advertising time that is available for sale or purchase from a local TV station. These spots can be either local or national.
Film & Broadcast
Spotting
Used in scoring and sound effects editing to identify the specific scenes or points where music cues or effects cues will take place. Usually, this will include information on length and style.
Project Management
Sprint
A sprint is the allotted time in which a task or project has to be completed. Sprints are used within the scrum project management methodology, and usually last a few weeks.
Agile Methodology
Sprint Backlog
A sprint backlog is the subset of product backlog that a team targets to deliver during a sprint in order to accomplish the sprint goal and make progress toward a desired outcome.
Agile Methodology
Sprint Planning
Sprint planning is an event that occurs at the beginning of a sprint where the team determines the product backlog items they will work on during that sprint.
Project Management
Sprint planning
A sprint planning meeting is when a team examines a product backlog to figure out the main goals for their next sprint.
Film & Broadcast
Sprocket
A toothed driving wheel used to move film through various machines by engaging with the perforated holes in film stock.
Website Development
SQL
For full stack and server side developers, SQL (Structured Query Language) is the cherry on the cake of your developing toolkit. A vital part of web development, SQL makes obtaining specific data from large, complex databases a breeze. SQL is in high demand among big companies like Microsoft, so this is a clever choice for […]
Uncategorized
SSL
SSL is an abbreviation for Secure Sockets Layer, which is a secure way to connect and authenticate communication between your website server and a site visitor’s computer. Having SSL is also what adds the “s” to https in your site URL. Currently, most modern browsers (like Chrome and Firefox) require all websites to have valid […]
Website Development
SSL certificate
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security protocol necessary for establishing encrypted communication between a web browser and a website. When a site has an SSL certificate, HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure) appears in the URL and the site displays as “secure.” The details of the certificate can be viewed by clicking on […]
Web3
Stablecoin
a token with its value pegged to another asset. Stablecoins are usually backed by a fiat currency, like the US dollar, but can also be pegged to physical assets like precious metals, or even other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Film & Broadcast
Stage Box
A distribution box with six pockets for stage plug connectors.
Development Operations (DevOps)
Staging Environment
Used to test the newer version of your software before it’s moved to live production. Staging is meant to replicate as much of your live production environment as possible, giving you the best chance to catch any bugs before you release your software.
Project Management
Stakeholder
The person or group of people who are affected by the outcome or achievements of a project. You can have internal stakeholders (colleagues who initiated the project or who are affected by its outcome) and external stakeholders (typically clients).
Film & Broadcast
Standing waves
A deep sound in a small room or booth from low frequency caused by long waves with short reflection patterns. (Post Production)
Social Media Management
Start, Build, Grow
These are three stages of community development. You can use the CMM to assess the stages different aspects of your organization are operating at.
Project Management
Statement of work
Also frequently called a SoW, the statement of work is the document that comprehensively details all deliverables expected from a project.
Digital Media & Advertising
Static ad
Static ads are ads that contain permanent content that’s only assembled once. These ads can appear in multiple formats, including images, videos, and animations.