uncompressed video

[/ˌʌnkəmˈprɛst ˈvɪdioʊ/]
nounpl: uncompressed videos
vídeo não comprimido
1. Video data that has not been encoded or reduced in file size, maintaining full original quality and resolution with all pixel information intact
Professional videographers often work with uncompressed video to preserve maximum quality during editing.
Videomakers profissionais frequentemente trabalham com vídeo não comprimido para preservar a qualidade máxima durante a edição.
2. Raw video footage without any codec applied, typically resulting in very large file sizes
Uncompressed video files require significant storage space and high-speed data transfer capabilities.
Arquivos de vídeo não comprimido requerem espaço de armazenamento significativo e capacidades de transferência de dados de alta velocidade.
This is technical terminology commonly used in professional video production, broadcast, and post-production industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term is particularly important in the growing cinema and streaming production sectors in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The concept reflects the trade-off between quality retention and practical storage/transmission limitations in digital media workflows.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
raw videounencoded videofull-quality videolossless video
Antonyms / Antônimos
compressed videoencoded videolossy videoH.264 video

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vídeo não comprimido
Standard term used in Brazilian media production and IT sectors
São Paulo
vídeo não comprimido
Common in broadcast and cinema production hubs
Rio de Janeiro
vídeo não comprimido
Used in film and television production communities
Portugal
vídeo não comprimido
Identical usage in European Portuguese media production

Related Words

video codecdata compressionbitratevideo resolutionfile sizecolor depthframe rate

Related Idioms & Phrases

uncompressed video footage
working with uncompressed video
uncompressed video format
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