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Image Stabilization

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Definition: Used by DV cameras, digital image stabilization shifts the recorded image from frame to frame of video, enough to counteract any motion or shakiness from the camera operator. This method also utilizes pixels from outside the visible frame to provide a buffer for the motion.
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