Distortion from a signal exceeding its maximum — in audio or image.
Clipping happens when a signal is pushed past its limit: audio that peaks above 0 dB distorts harshly, and image highlights pushed past white lose all detail. Both are usually irreversible, so editors leave headroom. Watching levels and scopes prevents it.
Good audio mixing is less about technical perfection and more about making every word clear, every sound purposeful, and the overall loudness consistent from beginning to end.
Scopes are the only objective measurement you have in a color suite — learn to read them and you will never be fooled by your monitor again.
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