audiovidéo

Audiovidéo is a term used in Francophone contexts to denote audiovisual media, i.e., content that combines sound and moving images for communication, entertainment, education, or information. The term is used to describe both the content itself and the broader industry that creates, produces, distributes, and curates such media.

The field encompasses the full production workflow: preproduction planning, capture of image and sound, editing, mixing, and final mastering. It also includes postproduction tasks such as color correction, sound design, and synchronization of audio and video. Delivery can occur via television, cinema, streaming services, or digital platforms, each with its own technical requirements.

Technology and standards in audiovidéo rely on digital formats. Video codecs include H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, and AV1; audio codecs include AAC and Dolby formats. Common containers include MP4 and MOV, with subtitles in formats such as SRT. Broadcasting uses DVB and ATSC, while streaming employs HLS and DASH. Editing relies on non-linear tools and sometimes cloud-based collaboration.

Applications span film and television production, broadcasting, education, corporate communication, advertising, and online platforms. The field also emphasizes accessibility, through captions and audio description, and the preservation of media through proper metadata and archival practices.