Vidocu Glossary

AI voiceover is a computer-generated narration track created from a script using text-to-speech. It replaces or supplements a human narrator, often to speed up production and localize videos into many languages.

Closed captions (CC) are optional on-screen text that represents spoken dialogue and important sound cues in a video. Viewers can usually turn them on or off, and they are commonly delivered as separate caption files like SRT or VTT.

A knowledge base is a centralized, searchable library of information that helps people find answers and complete tasks without needing to ask someone directly. It typically includes how-to guides, troubleshooting steps, policies, and process documentation.

Process documentation is a written, repeatable description of how a task or workflow is done, including the steps, tools, inputs, and expected outcome. It helps teams do the work consistently and makes knowledge easy to transfer.

Screen recording is the process of capturing what happens on a computer or mobile screen as a video, often with audio narration and cursor movements. Teams use it to document processes, explain steps, and create training or support content that people can follow visually.

A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a written, repeatable set of steps for completing a routine task the same way every time. It captures who does what, in what order, using which tools, and what “done right” looks like.

Subtitles are on-screen text that displays the spoken dialogue in a video, usually in the viewer’s chosen language. They help people follow along when audio is unclear, muted, or in a different language.

Text-to-speech (TTS) is technology that converts written text into spoken audio using a synthetic voice. It is commonly used to add voiceovers to videos, improve accessibility, and localize content without recording a human narrator.

Video transcription is the process of converting the spoken audio in a video into written text. The transcript can be used to create captions and subtitles, improve accessibility, and turn recordings into searchable, reusable documentation.

A video tutorial is a step-by-step video that teaches someone how to complete a specific task, usually by showing the exact actions on screen while explaining what to do and why.