a) A list of a video production’s edit points. An EDL is a record of all original videotape scene location time references, corresponding to a production’s transition events. EDLs are usually generated by computerized editing equipment and saved for later use and modification.

b) Record of all edit decisions made for a video program (such as in-times, out-times, and effects) in the form of printed copy, paper tape, or floppy disk file, which is used to automatically assemble the program at a later point.