Glossary: M
M-2
See M-II.
M-II
A 1/2 in. analog videocassette format using component coding on metal particle tape. For professional use.
Made-for-television movie
A motion picture made directly for television. Also known as made-for-tv movie, telefeature, or television feature.
Magenta color separation record
In a three-color separation, the magenta (purplish red) color separation is the record of the complimentary green light values in a scene recorded on black and white negative film. See also Color separation.
Magnetic track
A sound track derived from an electronic audio signal recorded on a brown ferromagnetic coating covering the entire film or found on one edge of the film.
Magnetic work track
A magnetic sound track used during the editing process that coordinates with the images in a work print.
Main entry
The main access point under which a bibliographic description is entered in the catalog. See also Access point, Added entry.
Manifestation
An issue of a moving image work. An original manifestation is the first issue of a moving image work.
Master
In AMIM2, a video designated to be used for copying or preservation purposes. This is an optional term that describes level of accessibility and may be given in place of a generation term in the line of physical description.
Master positive
A print made on special film from a negative. For black and white film, the print is on fine grain stock. For color film, interpositive film stock is used. A master positive is designed to be used in the preparation of duplicate negatives rather than for projection. See also Interpositive.
Master positive picture
A master positive image with no sound.
Master positive track
An optical sound track recorded on positive film stock that is paired with a master positive picture.
Monaural
A sound recording using one channel designed to be played back through one speaker.
Motion picture
A length of film, with or without recorded sound, bearing a sequence of images that create the illusion of movement when projected in rapid succession.
Moving image work
A physical format upon which moving visual images, with or without sound, have been recorded and the information that describes its production and/or release, such as title and credits. See also Format, Specific material designation, Unit.
Multilayer color
See Three-layer color.
Music videos
Short works that features a song and performer, or a musical group.
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