SOCIALBILITTY • GLOSSARY DEPARTMENT

Technology & Platforms

Digital platforms, software, internet services, devices, and technology terminology connected to entertainment production, distribution, and the Socialbilitty ecosystem.

Digital

A technical term used when describing data and or devices that consists of indicator signals that utilizes digits with a LED or numeric lit display, which is the polar opposite of analog. Also used to describe airwaves for TV and cable, satellite and broadcasts, such as IPTV,  fiber optics and or streaming.

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Internet

The worldwide web, also known as the global communication network, and as well as the information superhighway that allows computers all over the world to connect and exchange information. There is a bit of controversy and debate on the real date of creation, however in the early stages of the internet the U.S. government utilized…

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Computer

An electronic device used to access the internet, store digital files, process words and download digital products. This device varies in size and shape, usually with a mouse and keyboard.

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IMDb

A very popular website widely used by the entertainment industry for casting of motion pictures, selecting writers and crew members for film and TV production, also known as the Internet Movie database.

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Blog

A weblog or log on the internet, of any size where one can write thoughts or comments with commentary. Usually in a specific format or style.

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Social Media

Websites that usually require a log in and password and allow the use of photographs, text, and other methods which individuals share on the internet via Social Networks. As well as Social sharing of digital information on online communities and or forums.

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CMS

A content management system (CMS), is utilized to build websites in a simpler fashion from the earlier days of the internet, in layman’s terms CMS is a computer application software that allows publishing, editing, modifying, organizing, deleting, and maintaining content from a central user interface. The most common CMS for web designers are WordPress.org, Joomla!,…

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