[ha-al]

An audio-visual format is a method used to combine audio and visual components to create a unified and enhanced sensory experience. This can be in the form of a movie, TV show, or a YouTube video, which uses spoken dialogues, background music, and sound effects alongside moving images, graphics, and text. The result is a more immersive and engaging experience that can effectively communicate complex messages or simply provide entertainment. The two main types of audio-visual formats are real-time and non-real-time, with the former typically associated with live performances, gaming, and video conferencing while the latter is used mainly in pre-recorded media such as movies, TV shows, or training videos. These different audio-visual formats serve a wide range of purposes, from storytelling and information exchange to education and entertainment.