AVID Media Composer 101 Certification Exam questions with correct answers
AVID Media Composer 101 Certification Exam
questions with correct answers
Where does Media Composer store the project files for private projects?
CORRECT ANSWER-in the logged on OS users’ Documents folder
Which button in the Select Project dialog box is used to navigate to the location of
an external project? CORRECT ANSWER-The Folder Browse button
Name the four principal windows of the Avid interface CORRECT ANSWERComposer window, Timeline, Project Window, Bin window
Which window serves as the central hub of your project? CORRECT ANSWERproject window
What is a bin? CORRECT ANSWER-A bin is a container file that holds the assets
in your project, including audio and video master clips, subclass, sequences, titles,
effects, graphics, etc.
How do you combine one open bin with another open bin? CORRECT ANSWERClick the tab at the top of the tool window and drag it on top of the window with
which you want to combine it
What are the two ways to create your own User Profile? CORRECT
ANSWER-“settings” > “user profile” > “create user profile” > type a name in
Launch media composer and when the select project screen appears, click “user
profile menu” and select “Create user profile” and enter name.
How can you save changes to a Workspace? CORRECT ANSWER-windows >
workspaces > save current
Which setting allows you to change the look of your interface? CORRECT
ANSWER-project window > settings tab > interface setting >
What is saved during an Autosave? CORRECT ANSWER-bins
Shortcut to Activate the Project window CORRECT ANSWER-Ctrl+9
Shortcut to Step backward eight frames/ten frames CORRECT ANSWER-1
Shortcut to Step forward eight frames/ten frames CORRECT ANSWER-2
Shortcut to Step backward one frame CORRECT ANSWER-3, left arrow
Shortcut to Step forward one frame CORRECT ANSWER-4, right arrow
Shortcut to Play forward CORRECT ANSWER-5, space bar
Shortcut to Jump to first frame CORRECT ANSWER-Home
Shortcut to Jump to last frame CORRECT ANSWER-end
Shortcut to Enlarge height of timeline tracks, change the size of clip frames in a
bin, and change the zoom factor of the Source, Record, and Effects monitor
CORRECT ANSWER-Ctrl+L
Shortcut to Reduce height of Timeline tracks CORRECT ANSWER-Ctrl+K
Shortcut to Save CORRECT ANSWER-ctrl+s
Shortcut to quit application CORRECT ANSWER-ctrl+q
What is the difference between linking and importing media? CORRECT
ANSWER-Linking–connects media file to project in AVID; does not move or
copy file
importing–copying media to predefined location and converts it to AVID media at
the same time; brand new file separate from original
True or false: When linking media, you can remove the original source drive
camera card containing the media and your media will remain online. CORRECT
ANSWER-false
Where can you get additional AMA plug-ins? CORRECT ANSWER-Marketplace
menu > AMA plugins
You are going to drag clips from the desktop to a Media Composer bin, and want
to link the clips, rather than import. Which modifier key must you press to do this?
CORRECT ANSWER-alt (opt on Mac)+drag clips from desktop to open bin
Name two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor. CORRECT ANSWERdouble-click it in the bin OR drag clip(s) from the bin
What function is associated with the space bar by default? CORRECT ANSWERplay/pause
What is the value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback? CORRECT
ANSWER-What is the value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback?
offer refined playback speed; efficiency for editing (J-backward, K-stop, Lforward; clicking J or L more than once will speed up in whatever direction)
Name the default keys for making IN and OUT marks. CORRECT ANSWERmark IN – E, I
mark OUT – R, O
How can you save your work? CORRECT ANSWER-Single bin: Select bin >
Ctrl+S
All bins: Project window or Ctrl+9 > Ctrl+S
or File > Save All
Shortcut to Create a new bin CORRECT ANSWER-ctrl+N
shortcut to shuttle CORRECT ANSWER-JKL keys
Shortcut to Select all (clips) CORRECT ANSWER-ctrl+A
Shortcut to Enlarge heights of timeline tracks, enlarge clip frames, and enlarge
image in a selected monitor CORRECT ANSWER-ctrl+L
What is the principal goal of the rough cut? CORRECT ANSWER-Focuses on
story structure to see if the project works overall. Not detail oriented.
How can you view the audio waveforms of your source material? CORRECT
ANSWER-Open Track Control Panel (small triangle next to green timecode
Where does Media Composer store the project files for private projects?
in the logged on OS users’ Documents folder
Which button in the Select Project dialog box is used to navigate to the location of an external project?
The Folder Browse button
Name the four principal windows of the Avid interface
Composer window, Timeline, Project Window, Bin window
Which window serves as the central hub of your project?
project window
What is a bin?
A bin is a container file that holds the assets in your project, including audio and video master clips, subclass, sequences, titles, effects, graphics, etc.
How do you combine one open bin with another open bin?
Click the tab at the top of the tool window and drag it on top of the window with which you want to combine it
What are the two ways to create your own User Profile?
“settings” > “user profile” > “create user profile” > type a name in
Launch media composer and when the select project screen appears, click “user profile menu” and select “Create user profile” and enter name.
How can you save changes to a Workspace?
windows > workspaces > save current
Which setting allows you to change the look of your interface?
project window > settings tab > interface setting >
What is saved during an Autosave?
bins
Shortcut to Activate the Project window
Ctrl+9
Shortcut to Step backward eight frames/ten frames
1
Shortcut to Step forward eight frames/ten frames
2
Shortcut to Step backward one frame
3, left arrow
Shortcut to Step forward one frame
4, right arrow
Shortcut to Play forward
5, space bar
Shortcut to Jump to first frame
Home
Shortcut to Jump to last frame
end
Shortcut to Enlarge height of timeline tracks, change the size of clip frames in a bin, and change the zoom factor of the Source, Record, and Effects monitor
Ctrl+L
Shortcut to Reduce height of Timeline tracks
Ctrl+K
Shortcut to Save
ctrl+s
Shortcut to quit application
ctrl+q
What is the difference between linking and importing media?
Linking–connects media file to project in AVID; does not move or copy file
importing–copying media to predefined location and converts it to AVID media at the same time; brand new file separate from original
True or false: When linking media, you can remove the original source drive camera card containing the media and your media will remain online.
false
Where can you get additional AMA plug-ins?
Marketplace menu > AMA plugins
You are going to drag clips from the desktop to a Media Composer bin, and want to link the clips, rather than import. Which modifier key must you press to do this?
alt (opt on Mac)+drag clips from desktop to open bin
Name two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor.
double-click it in the bin OR drag clip(s) from the bin
What function is associated with the space bar by default?
play/pause
What is the value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback?
What is the value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback?
offer refined playback speed; efficiency for editing (J-backward, K-stop, L-forward; clicking J or L more than once will speed up in whatever direction)
Name the default keys for making IN and OUT marks.
mark IN – E, I
mark OUT – R, O
How can you save your work?
Single bin: Select bin > Ctrl+S
All bins: Project window or Ctrl+9 > Ctrl+S
or File > Save All
Shortcut to Create a new bin
ctrl+N
shortcut to shuttle
JKL keys
Shortcut to Select all (clips)
ctrl+A
Shortcut to Enlarge heights of timeline tracks, enlarge clip frames, and enlarge image in a selected monitor
ctrl+L
What is the principal goal of the rough cut?
Focuses on story structure to see if the project works overall. Not detail oriented.
How can you view the audio waveforms of your source material?
Open Track Control Panel (small triangle next to green timecode display) > Click Waveform Button (for tracks you want to display audio waveforms)
What is AutoPatching? How does it work?
Autopatching is a setting that allows you to automatically patch tracks based on the track activation. It works by allowing you to patch tracks without reaching for the mouse.
Disable TRACKS in the record column, enable the desired TRACK by clicking on the Record Track Selectors so that the source tracks will jump to the new enabled Record Track.
The following figure shows the waveforms for a music track, but they are of little use because there is almost no definition in the waveforms. How can you make them more useful?
to reduce the size of the waveform, select the track > Ctrl+Alt+K
With which editing function(s) are you more likely to break sync — Splice-In, Overwrite, Lift, or Extract? Why?
splice-in and extract because they push the downstream material back or pull the material back forward; ripple effects
What are two ways you’ve learned about to ensure that you maintain sync when editing segments into the sequence?
- be sure to add, or remove, the same amount from all tracks that have to stay in sync
- Enable Sync Lock, or make sure all tracks are enabled when splicing in.
What do the functions Go to Previous Event and Go to Next Event do?
navigation tools that jump the position indicator from edit to edit
Describe the process of backtiming an edit.
You mark IN and OUT points in the timeline and mark an OUT point only in the Source Monitor, the system automatically determines the start frame of the source clip
What is the difference between Lift and Extract? When might you use one or the other?
lift-removes material from the timeline leave filler in its place; use if you want to maintain rhythm or synchronization of sequence
extract-removes material from the timeline and closes the gap left by its removal
What is filler?
Filler refers to the empty space in a sequence/timeline; used to placehold. You can still apply effects and transitions to filler.
Shortcut to Add new mono track
ctrl+U
Shortcut to add new stereo audio track
ctrl+shift+U
Shortcut to enlarge height of timeline tracks that are enabled
ctrl+L
Shortcut to reduce height of timeline tracks that are enabled
ctrl+K
Shortcut to enlarge the waveform display
ctrl+alt+L
Shortcut to reduce the waveform display
ctrl+alt+K
Shortcut to enable/disable all waveform displays
alt-click the waveform button
Shortcut to lift
Z
Shortcut to extract
X
Shortcut to splice-in
V
Shortcut to overwrite
B
Shortcut to jump to next edit point
go to next event – S
Shortcut to jump to previous edit point
go to previous event – A
Shortcut to toggle digital audio scrub
caps lock
Shortcut to temporarily enable digital audio scrub
shift
What type of edit is performed by default when you drag a clip from Source Monitor to the Timeline?
splice-in
Why do images A and D appear identical? What type of edit is being performed?
the frames are adjacent to each other in the original footage; splice into existing segment
With the Smart Tool configured this way, what determines the active tool while working in the Timeline?
location of the mouse pointer
Name two ways to add audio or video tracks to a sequence?
- drag segment above or below existing one
- Command + Y (video)/U (audio)
How can you enable solo on an audio track? What is the result?
click “S” on the left of the audio track; only that audio track will play
If the music is too loud, how can you lower the volume of just the music?
use clip gain; fader button > click and drag to adjust
Why is the Segment Mode Lift/Overwrite well-suited for editing audio?
Because it maintains sync between audio and video tracks.
Why are audio waveforms useful to see while editing?
Because you can identify peaks and troughs in music/dialogue; useful for editing.
Name one method or shortcut to adjust the clip gain in the Timeline besides dragging the mini-fader.
Click and use up/down arrow keys OR type in the amount you want
What is Digital Audio Scrub? How is it enabled?
Digital Audio Scub Plays Audio as you scrub over the video.
To Enable: Hold Shift and Scrub
or you can Turn Cap Locks on and Scrub over video.
Describe the steps to overwrite a segment to the Timeline using drag-and-drop.
Use the red arrow and disable the yellow arrow (Splice-In) within the segment tool then drag
Shortcut to Undo
ctrl+z
Shortcut to Create a new sequence
ctrl+shift+N
Shortcut to Create a new video track
ctrl+Y
Shortcut to Smart Tool toggle
shift+tab
Shortcut to Link Selection Toggle
shift+L
Shortcut to Snap head frame to edit point
ctrl-drag
Shortcut to Snap tailframe to edit point
ctrl+alt-drag
Shortcut to Enable/disable waveforms on all tracks
alt-click waveform button
Shortcut to Reduce the size of the waveform
alt+ctrl+k
Shortcut to Enable/disable clip gain on all tracks
alt-click Clip Gain in track menu
Shortcut to Open Audio tool
ctrl+1
Shortcut to Activate digital audio scrub
shift-drag through the timeline
Shortcut to Toggle Digital Audio Scrub on and off
caps lock
Shortcut to Adjust clip gain in 1dB increments
click mini fader > up/down arrow keys
Shortcut to Set clip gain to specific value
click mini fader > type the number
Shortcut to Reset level to 0 dB
alt-click fader icon
Shortcut to Adjust gain in 1dB increments without opening the mini fader (affects all segments on active tracks at the location of the playhead)
shift+up/down arrow
How can you remove a shot from the sequence and leave a gap (or filler)?
- Select Lift/Overwrite, the Red Arrow in the Smart Tool
- Click a Video Segment to select it
- While pressing the Command Key, drag the Segment to a new location.
- Release the Segment
What is this button? (film reel w line)
Add Edit Button-
creates edit point called “match frame edit”; allows you to divide segments in the timeline
What is this button? (3 boxes with connectors)
link selection toggle; if it is active, when you select a video segment, the system automatically selects its audio segments too
Why is the yellow segment mode often well-suited for video and the red for audio?
Yellow Arrow—>Extract/Splice-In or Yellow Segment Mode is well suited for video because it allows you move a shot or series of shots from one location to another within the sequence. it makes space for the video wherever it’s dropped
Red Arrow—> Lift/Overwrite or Red Segment Mode is well-suited for audio because everything in the sequence stays locked in place while the segment moves to the new location.
What is the danger of performing a Ripple Trim?
It may cause clips to go out of sync
What are Sync Locks?
How can you enable/disable them?
lock the sync relationship between audio and video on any tracks for which they are enabled.
To enable: Click the button on each track you wish to lock together.
or
Click the button on the TC1 track to Lock All Tracks
What are Match-Frame Edits?
How can you remove them?
unwanted edit points on other tracks that weren’t disabled when adding edits
To remove:
- Select the Tracks with the add edits.
- Mark IN and Out Points around the area with edits you want to remove; or clear IN and OUT Points to remove them from the entire sequence
- Choose Clip>Remove Match Frame Edits
What impact does Ripple Trim have on a track and/or the sequence?
shortens the segment without opening a gap, but moves downstream material. Could cause sync issues.
What are the steps to remove a segment from the sequence using Lift/Overwrite Segment Mode? What is the result?
- Activate Lift/Overwrite tool in the Smart Tool and deactivate Extract/Splice-In
- select segments you want to remove
- press delete or backspace
— leaves a gap in its place
You try to remove an audio segment from the sequence using either the yellow or red Segment Mode arrows, but the first time you hit delete, the segment remains in place. The second time, it is removed as expected. Why?
it only deleted the gain adjustment the first time but the second time deleted the actual audio segment
shortcut for selecting the segments but not the filler between
Alt+click select right button
shortcut for locking the segment to vertical moves only
ctrl+shift-drag
shortcut for toggling off trim mode
U or esc
shortcut for toggling on trim mode
U
shortcut for toggling ripple trim
shift+D
shortcut for toggling overwrite trim
shift+F
shortcut for redo
ctrl+r
If you want to add multiple dissolves to a series of cut points using the Quick Transition dialog box, how do you identify the cuts that will get the dissolves?
- select tracks you want to apply effect on
- mark cuts with IN and OUT point
- click quick transition button
- select “Apply to All Transitions”
- click “Add” button
What is a handle, and why is it important in the context of effects?
Extra media on a clip- used in transitions; enables you to modify exactly where the transition starts and ends
What must you do to ensure a Quick Transition is added only to a video cut point, and not an audio cut point?
Make sure the video track is enabled, and no audio tracks are in the track selector panel.
True or False: Dragging a transition from the Effect Palette onto an existing transition in the Timeline replaces the existing transition.
true
True or False: To save an effect template, you drag the effect icon from the upper-left corner of the Effect Editor into the Effect Palette.
false; drag into bin
What function must be enabled before dragging a transition effect in the Timeline to change its duration or position?
You must click the transition manipulation button before dragging transitions in the Timeline.
shortcut for opening the Quick Transition dialog box
\ (backslash)
shortcut for opening the Effect Palette
ctrl+8
How do you apply an effect to multiple segments?
select segments you want > double-click the segment effect in the effect palette
Once a clip is stabilized, how can you compare the stabilized result with the original video?
disable the stabilize effect by disabling the active parameters in the effect editor > can be enabled again at any time
How do you “lock down” a shot with the Stabilize effect?
- “image” in effect palette, drag “stabilize” effect onto a segment on timeline
- allow effect to process, don’t close tracking tool window
- in tracking tool window, toggle off steadyglide button
When using Automatic Color Correction, what is the suggested order of corrections in HSL?
Auto Contrast–> Auto balance
When using Automatic Color Correction, what is the suggested order of corrections in Curves?
Balance–> Contrast
Under what category is the Fluid Morph located in the Effect Palette?
Illusion FX category
Is Fluid Morph a real time effect? What are two ways you can know this?
no;
Real Time: Green Dot
Effect Must Be Rendered: Blue Dot
What do the Enlarge and Reduce buttons do in the Effect Preview monitor?
Zooms In or Out from the clip, allowing you to work outside the frame
Using a Resize effect, how can you scale a clip in the Effect Preview monitor but maintain the aspect ratio?
Using a Resize effect, how can you scale a clip in the Effect Preview monitor but maintain the aspect ratio?
Effect editor > check fix aspect ratio box
How do you delete a keyframe?
Select the keyframe and press the delete key
How do you add an effect to a clip in the Timeline on top of an existing effect?
Hold option, and drag the segment effect on top of the existing effect.
What is that procedure called (adding an effect to a clip in the timeline on top of an existing effect)?
Autonesting
What are the two different methods you can use to view the effects inside of a nest?
Simple Nesting and Expanded nesting
What is an advantage of simple nesting?
What is an advantage of simple nesting?
The video monitor follows you as you travel into the nest so you can see what is happening at a given level of the nest without seeing the effects above that level. Allows you to see that specific clip and all of the effects one at a time. No audio or sequence.
What is an advantage of expanded nesting?
You can always see the composited result of all effects in the nest regardless of where you are within the nest; you can hear audio when you play; you can access material before and after your effect nest. You can see before/after in the sequence.
How do you change the order of effects within a nest?
Click and drag the effect icon in the Effect Editor for the effect you wish to reorder.
Shortcut to AutoNest a segment effect
alt (or option on Mac)
Shortcut to Open an effect nest in the timeline using expanded nesting on the step in button
alt+click. (opt+click on Mac)
Shortcut to close the expanded nesting view on the step out button
alt+click (opt+click on Mac)
What are the three types of motion effects?
- Freeze frames
- Motion effects
- Timewarp effects
How are freeze frames created?
A. They are generated from a source clip.
B. They are applied to a clip in the sequence.
A. generated from a master or sub clop in the Source monitor and creates a brand new clip; portion of freeze frame clip is edited into your sequence
Why is it important to set the freeze frame render type?
It is set to the motion or the clip/best quality for freeze frame
If set up incorrectly, you can end up w/a lower resolution result, visible flicker w/in what was supposed to be a softer or frozen image
How are motion effects created?
A. They are generated from a source clip.
B. They are applied to a clip in the sequence.
A. generated from clips in Source monitor using the Motion Effect button rather than clips already edited into a sequence
How many marks in total are required to create a Fit to Fill motion effect?
4 mark sets: two in Source and two in the Timeline
What are three types of rendering methods for creating motion effects? When should you use each one?
Duplicated–> Default – only for offline use; reduces vertical resolution by half
Both fields–> for shots without interfiled motion, progressive video, and still shots
Interpolated–> with interlaced video containing motion (like a person running)
VTR-style–> for motion effect at field level rather than frame level
How do you add a video track to the Timeline? Why is this frequently necessary when adding titles?
Right-click in the Timeline and choose New Video Track
or Command+Y
Need to add an empty video track in order to insert the overlay.
This is necessary because you have to add the words over the video
How do you open the Avid Title Tool?
Select Clip > New Title.
Alternatively , select Tools > Title Tool
New Title Dialog Box Displays
Click Title Tool
Which tool in the Title Tool allows you to add or select text and draw text boxes?
Add text is–> T
Select text is–> mouse pointer
Draw text is rectangle
How do you create a drop shadow on your text?
By clicking on Drop Shadow controls in Avid Title Tool
List the steps to revise a title.
Right-Click on Title Segment in the Timeline and select Edit Title.
Promote to Marquee? > No
Title tool opens, and the current title from the Timeline is loaded.
Make any changes; then close Title Tool.
Save Existing Title? > Yes
Shortcut to Play IN to OUT
6
Shortcut to Place the position indicator on the first frame (head) of a segment
ctrl-click (command-click)
In which menu can you find the Export command?
File > Output > Export to File
In which window can you change the codec used to export the video?
Export Settings > Format Options
Which option in the Export Settings window must be selected before you can access the Format Options?
Export Settings > Custom Button
Which Color Levels option should be used when exporting a video for playback on a computer?
“Scale from Legal to Full Range”
Your sequence contains audio, but the QuickTime movie you just exported does not. Which two Export Settings could have caused this?
A. Use Enable Tracks setting
E. Video and Audio radio buttons
What is the difference between a QuickTime movie and a QuickTime Reference file?
QuickTime movie: holds media of its own?
QuickTime Reference file: empty container file that holds no media of its own; references original media files used by Media Composer
Describe the process to create a new export template.
Your Current Settings > Save As > Name it > OK
What does “media offline” mean?
When Media Composer can’t find the corresponding media file on any device. They are not linked to media files.
Name three reasons media can be offline.
- The files were moved or renamed.
- The files were deleted, either intentionally or accidentally.
- The drive can be turned off or disconnected.
- The drive could crash
Which function can be used to find the media for a clip?
Reveal File
True or False: The master clip in your bin contains the actual video and audio media.
false
True or False: If you delete a master clip from the Media Tool, you will delete the media file.
false
Some of your media is offline. What is a good troubleshooting step?
Delete the database files as last resort.
Name the function that is used to reconnect linked media files, and where it is found in the interface.
RELINK TO FILE(S).
Either right click on the selected clip in the bin and choose Relink to File(s)
or
Click the bin > Select the clip > Click the bin FAST menu and choose Relink to File(s)
- Select the offline master clips in the bin
- Right-click on one of the selected clips and choose RELINK TO FILE(s).
- Navigate to the folder containing clip and select it.
- Click Open
Name the first three letters of the media database files.
MSM
In which folder (“directory”) are the media database files found? (Name the full directory path.)
Folder Named “1”
Media Drive\Avid Media Files\MXF\1
Which is more valuable in a project–the media or the metadata (clips or sequences)?
Depending on the stage of the post-production work, the value of the work represented by the project metadata may rival or exceed that of the original media
Metadata because sequences are created through there, plus files are stored in different places, so you’ll always have backup media.
Shortcut to Make a copy of the clip (not the media)
alt-drag (opt+drag) a clip to a bin
Shortcut to Duplicate a clip or sequence
ctrl+D (command+D)
Freeze frames
Freeze frames
created using a master clip or subclip in Source monitor and create a new clip containing only the desired frame
Motion effects
created using a master clip or sub clip in Source monitor; can speed up or slow down video. new clip created plays faster or slower than original, but still at a constant speed
Timewarp effects
applied to a segment in the Timeline in the same way as applying other segment effects, like Mask or Resize. rate of motion can be keyframed and varied over time within a single clip. can create motion effects where, for example, a shot of a person running can fluidly ramp from normal speed into slow motion to add drama or tension
fluid morph
helps solve problem of jump cuts, where 2 shots of the same subject are edited back to back with only slight differences between them; warps two images to better align and make a more seamless transition
AVID Attic
folder for every project and bins for it; any project worked on, on machine
how to restore from AVID Attic
duplicate old copy of bin > put on desktop > rename file “.avb” — file > open bin > find it & open > find what you lost & duplicate it into a new bin
troubleshooting
Avid Media Files Folder “Avid_MediaFiles”
Reveal File – shows where on machine a file is
Deleting Media
Tools > Media Tool
- selecting “Media Files” can make you PERMANENTLY delete files which you can’t recover afterwards
- only select “Master Clips” to avoid deleting files forever
What function can be used to create a series of jump cuts in your edit?
Extract
What is a split edit? What is the benefit of creating split edits in the sequence?
Common split edits are also known as J or L cuts.
The benefits are being able to compress time in the edit and control pacing. Create a more dynamic dialogue scene, and smooth out edits between angles by running the audio of one clip under the video of another. Help to solve problems in the edit also..
What keys are used to jump to the next or previous edit while in trim mode?
A (previous) and S (next)
T or F. A video mixdown flattens the sequence but does not create new media.
false – video mix down creates a new clip of the designated portion of the timeline
What modifier do you use to drag AMA footage into the bin from an external folder? (Importing)
alt-drag
What are two things you might look for while critically reviewing a sequence?
Pacing, Emotion, Performance, Continuity, Etc.
What does Lasso left to right in segment mode do?
selects segments
What do FF and RW do?
Jump to Edit Points throughout the sequence
How do you open the Clipboard monitor?
Tools > Clipboard monitor
Name two ways to select multiple keyframes in one of the audio timelines (planning or volume etc)
- Lasso around the keyframes
OR - shift + click multiple keyframes
What are two ways to create a sub-sequence?
- Drag the Sequence icon above the Record monitor to the bin.
- Option-Drag the Picture from the Record monitor to the destination bin.
Name two tools that can be helpful for live review sessions.
Audio Tool
Full Screen Playback
Time code burn in
What is the default type of edit for a Copy/Paste operation?
Splice In/Insert
What function is associated with the Play button when in Trim mode?
Play Loop
T or F: Audio Suite plugins are real-time plugins that do not require rendering
false – do need to be rendered in the timeline
What modifier keys do you use to reset any of the knobs in audio tools?
alt + click on the knob to reset to default value
T or F: Audio Suite Plugins can only be applied to segments in a sequence?
false – can be applied in the bin to master clips too
Name difference between RTAS and Audio Suite plugins
RTAS plugins – real time and can be applied to entire tracks in a sequence
Audio suite – not real time and must be rendered to be heard in the timeline
The Audio EQ tool is which of the following?
A three-band EQ
From where do you open the Audio EQ window?
Tools > Audio EQ
Shortcut to clone a clip from one bin to the other?
alt + drag clip to new bin
What key do you use to play the A side only when in Trim loop?
Q
How is extend similar to trim? What type of trim?
allows you to perform edits or split edits without entering trim mode
dual roller trim
what is the shortcut key to entire and exit trim mode?
U
T or F: It is necessary to render a dissolve before you can see it
false – you can apply and watch it in the timeline before rendering
What type of edit does Splice-In perform?
ripple edit; inserts the new clip into the timeline at specified point – pushing other clips down the timeline
why might you need to sync audio and video clips?
clean audio recorded on a separate source to video clip;
original audio is too low quality to use
What does the forward slash (/) button do in trim mode?
trim right eight or ten frames
what’s the difference between duplicating and cloning a clip?
duplicating – creates a new master clip that is a copy of the original
cloning – creates new clip that’s still linked to original master clip
What keys can be used to Play and trim simultaneously while in Trim mode?
JKL keys in trim mode
What is the shortcut to view a pop-up menu containing previously entered values in a custom column?
alt + Click on empty cell
You need to track rights releases for some of actors on set. How could you do that in the bin?
add a custom column with a yes/no option for rights release – then sort or sift the clips looking for the No option
You have audio and video clips that do not share a common timecode – is it still possible to sync these clips? how?
yes – you can use IN or OUT method.
load clip into source monitor > set IN or OUT point for both video and audio source > then sync based on either IN or OUT in the Auto sync window
Name two ways to enter Trim mode without using the Smart Tool.
U
drag box around edit points (right to left)
what do M, comma, period, forward slash keys do in segment mode?
nudge left or right one Frame or 8/10 frames
T or F. Splice-In never affects track/sequence duration.
false
when navigating by timecode, what is the difference between typing +30:00 and 30:00?
- will move position indicator 30 sec from current time
no + will move indicator to 30 second point on timeline
what is the shortcut to move the active text entry field down one row in a column?
return or enter
what is the value of adding a drop shadow to text or titles?
adds to style of title as well as improving readability over varying exposure in footage
how do you add a custom column to a bin in text view?
click to the right of the last column and start typing the name of the new column
what modifier key allows you to snap to edit points on the timeline?
ctrl
how can you define the material you want to copy from a sequence?
mark in and out
how do you display the start timecode of your clips?
add timecode column to the current bin
Name the keys used to select the A side or B side of dual-roller trim
P – A side
[ – AB side
] – B side
Describe what a radio edit is and why it is useful?
building up a quick edit, using only audio from video sources; can be great way to build a dialogue scene quickly based on timing and performance without being distracted by the video
The Bin can be displayed in three layouts: name them
text, frame, script
what is a group clip? what is the advantage of using them?
for Multicam edit; more efficient to use a group clip as it allows multiple camera sources to be sync’d with a single audio source
what is the source record mode shortcut?
Y
difference between overwrite and ripple trim?
overwrite – leaves GAP; overwrites other clip
ripple – material on track ripples up or down timeline w/ trim
what color shows up with you move your mouse to top or bottom of a segment?
top = red
bottom = yellow
two colors of trim mode
purple – destructive
yellow – will push things down timeline
shortcut to drop a keyframe
‘ (apostrophe)
display button
like eye button on photoshop
clip name menu
helps see recent clips opened in source
two types of display monitors
Source monitor–left, plays source media that you edit into the program sequence
Record monitor–right, displays the sequence
fast menu button
smart tool options
Segment Mode: Lift/Overwrite (Red)
Segment Mode: Extract/Splice-in (Yellow)
Overwrite Trim (Red)
Ripple Trim (Yellow)
Transition Manipulation
Smart Tool Toggle
what are segment modes used for?
to move (or remove) segments in the timeline
lasso left to right
Select Segment(s) in segment mode
lasst right to left
puts into trim mode
quick transition button
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