noun
- A synchronization system that locks the timing of one video or audio signal to another, ensuring they stay in perfect sync.
Usage: technical; broadcasting and video production
verb
- To synchronize video or audio signals using a genlock system.
Usage: technical; broadcasting and video production
Examples
- The broadcast studio uses genlock to keep all cameras synchronized during live transmission.
- Without genlock, the multiple video feeds would drift out of sync over time.
- The engineer genlocked the external camera to the main studio reference signal.
- Genlock is essential in professional video production to maintain frame-accurate timing.
- The switcher requires genlock input to properly composite the video sources.
- They genlocked the graphics system to the video mixer to ensure seamless transitions.