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AVID Media Composer 110 Test
What happens when I clone a sequence from one bin to another? - correct answer Changes made to the clone are made to the original sequence What function divides portions of a master clip into shorter clips? - correct answer Subclip What does the consolidate function do? - correct answer Copies media files without re-encoding the media. What does the transcode function do? - correct answer Converts the media What is considered an AVID codec? - correct answer DNxHD 36 What are the methods that can be used to sync clips? - correct answer In and Out Points, Waveform Analysis, Source Timecode, Auxiliary Timecode What happens when I enable the Media Folder View button? - correct answer I can view my camera files as thumbnails rather than a collection of individual files. True or False: When creating a new project, raster dimensions in Media Composer are limited to the options listed in the Format drop-down menu. - correct answer False What are camera natives? - correct answer The original audio and video files created by the camera that are played back in real time using AMA plugins. What is the fastest way to apply a Timecode Burn-In to a stringent sequence? - correct answer Add the timecode burn-in effect to the filler track above the sequence.
True or False: Using Top or Tail to remove footage from the timeline leaves a gap. - correct answer False What are the common uses for markers? - correct answer - Provide correct spelling for titles
- Marking the location of good sound bites
- Leaving notes for the producer, colorist, or audio mixer Which method should I use in the Command Palette if I want to use it as an editing tool? - correct answer Active Palette What happens if I don't use marks in my timeline? - correct answer The blue position indicator will serve as my in point in the timeline. True or False: Media Composer allows you to load a sequence into the Source monitor. - correct answer True How do I create a new sequence using selected segments in my current space? - correct answer Right click in the timeline and choose "create sequence based on selection" What is a radio edit? - correct answer Turn off video, listen to audio as if it were for radio. How do you trim "on the fly"? - correct answer Use the J K L keys in trim mode How far back will the "M" trim key trim when the frame rate of your project is 24 fps? - correct answer 8 While in trim mode, I would like to add 4 frames to the B side of my edit. How can I accomplish this? - correct answer Type + True or False: Slipping changes the position of a shot in your sequence. - correct answer False
True or False: Freeze frames are created and modified in the timeline. - correct answer False I need to replace a segment in my timeline, but my new segment is shorter than the one I'm replacing. Which effect(s) can I use to solve this problem? - correct answer - Fit to Fill
- Trim to Fill What are the reasons a timeworn effect might need to be rendered to be viewed in realtime? - correct answer - If bezier keyframes are used
- If motion is reversed
- If the play rate exceeds 1400%
- If the render type is set to FluidMotion What category of the effects palette has blur, paint, and scratch removal? - correct answer Image When tracking an object, logo, or person you want to blur out, where is the best place to position the reference pattern (the inner rectangle) in the image so you can get the best motion tracking? - correct answer In a high contrast region True or False: Cropping out the unwanted parts of my image is an example of using a garbage matte. - correct answer True I have applied the Spectrematte but I can still see the green screen and parts of the frame that I don't want removed have become transparent. What should I do? - correct answer Use the eyedropper to select sample background color How do you access the source settings dialogue box? - correct answer - Right click on a clip in the bin
- Clip > Source Settings What does "PIP" stand for? - correct answer Picture in Picture
How do you mute a video track? - correct answer Right click on the track and select "Mute Clips" True or False: You can replace a shot in PIP effect by stepping into the nest. - correct answer True How is PIP different from the Resize effect? - correct answer It allows you to make an image smaller and see the other images layered underneath. How can I add a pan and zoom effect to a segment in the timeline using FrameFlex so that I don't sacrifice picture quality? - correct answer Select the segment and open the effects editor Expert render selects segments at the location of the position indicator or between in and out points using which rules? - correct answer - Render any effects not completely covered by any other effect
- Render any non-real time effects
- If and when the video is stacked vertically and will composite together How do you create a watermark on a review copy? - correct answer Using a segment or filler with the Timecode Burn-In, enable the notes track and type in the text of your watermark. What tool can I use to create tone media for adding bars and tone to my sequence?
- correct answer The Audio Tool Video mixdowns are useful when you want to: - correct answer - Retime an entire sequence using a motion effect
- Create a complex sequence you want to use repeatedly
- Finalize a complex sequence before consolidating, exporting, or transferring How can I easily identify the media file linked to the master clip in my bin? - correct answer File Menu > Reveal File
What is the advantage of working with group clips? - correct answer You can switch from one angle to another without losing your place in the scene. How do you add a custom column to a bin in Text view? - correct answer Right click on any bin heading and select add a custom column What is the shortcut to view a pop-up menu containing previously entered values in a custom column? - correct answer Alt-Click on the field you wish to enter new data. What is a duplicated clip? - correct answer A new an independent clip. Changes will only be made to the duplicated clip. If editing a group of clips to the sequence from the bin in Text view, what controls the order the clips will appear in the sequence? - correct answer They will appear in alphanumeric order (first numbers, then alphabetically) If editing a group of clips to the sequence from the bin in Frame view, what controls the order the clips will appear in the sequence? - correct answer However you arrange the clips in the bin is the order they will appear. Which function is related to Top or Tail? - correct answer Extract How is Extend similar to Trim? Most specifically, what type of trim? - correct answer Dual Roll Trim because it can create split edits easily Which two windows must be open to change the keyboard settings? - correct answer Command Palette and Keyboard Settings How many edit points are required to define an edit when adding a shot to the sequence? - correct answer 3 True or False: Media Composer will not allow you to make an edit with no marks. - correct answer False
How can filler help maintain sync? - correct answer Leaves space in the sequence so audio and video stay lined up How do you load a sequence into the source monitor? - correct answer Drag the icon into the source monitor Which function loads the source clip for a segment in the sequence into the source monitor? - correct answer Match Frame What does the find function do? - correct answer Searches across all bins What does find bin do? - correct answer Reveals the bin containing the clip where the position indicator is located What value would you type to advance the position indicator 2 seconds? - correct answer +48 or + What is the difference between fast forward/rewind and J K L? - correct answer Fast Forward/Rewind jumps to next edit point while JKL moves forward and backwards in fast motion What is the key command to enter trim mode? - correct answer Press the U Key Name the keys on the keyboard associated with choosing the A side, B side, or dual- roller trim. - correct answer P [ ] Which do the M ,. / keys do? - correct answer M: Trims 8/10 Frames Left , : Trim 1 Frame Left
. : Trim 1 Frame Right / : Trim 8/10 Frames Right What can be done in trim mode when using the J-K-L keys? - correct answer Perform a trim as you are watching footage
Which type of adjustment is most similar to Audio Ducking? - correct answer Volume Keyframing What is the name of the function used to create pan and zoom effects? - correct answer FrameFlex Name two Source Settings. - correct answer FrameFlex, Color Encoding What is the difference between modifying FrameFlex as a Source Setting rather than in the Timeline using the Effect Editor? - correct answer When using the Source Settings, frame flex will resize the image. When using the effect editor, you can pan and zoom on the image. True or false: Using FrameFlex is a one-time option. Once you apply the reframing, a file is created, and you can no longer reframe the native high-resolution clip. - correct answer False What are the three types of motion effects? - correct answer Freeze frames, Motion effects, Timewarp effects How are freeze frames created? - correct answer They are generated from a source clip How are motion effects created? - correct answer They are generated from a source clip How are timewarp effects created? - correct answer Applied to a clip in the sequence (in the timeline) True or False: When the Blur effect is applied to a segment, the blur is immediately visible. - correct answer False When applying a Blur effect, how do you control where the blur affects the image? - correct answer Tracking
When using tracking with a Blur effect, how do you attach a tracker to the shape you created? - correct answer Enter the tracker window to adjust the parameters of the tracker. What is the inner box in a tracker called? - correct answer Reference pattern How is the reference pattern in a tracker used? - correct answer It defines the pixels that will be followed and tracked from frame to frame. What is the outer box in a tracker called? - correct answer Search region How is the search region in a tracker used? - correct answer The tracker searches for pixels set in the reference pattern. How does Feathering affect the appearance of your shape? - correct answer Softens the borders of the shape, so the blur is not so clearly defined in a certain shape. How is a 3D PIP effect different from the resize effect? - correct answer Allows you to layer multiple segments What key(s) must you hold down to make sure that when moving a clip vertically, it does not shift its position in time? - correct answer CTRL + Shift If you add a keyframe to the Keyframe position bar underneath the Effect Preview monitor, what parameters are keyframed? - correct answer All parameters within the effect What happens to the animation if you change the Keyframe interpolation from linear to spline? - correct answer There is an ease-in and ease-out applied to the effect. How do you add an effect to a clip in the timeline on top of an existing effect? - correct answer Hold the ALT key and apply the effect
Name tools that can be helpful for live review sessions. - correct answer - Timecode Burn-In
- Watermark
- Full Screen Playback
- Timecode Window What are things you might look for when critically reviewing a sequence? - correct answer Pacing, style, seamlessness, noticeable flaws, sync, emotion, continuity How does the timecode window differ from other timecode displays? - correct answer It actually attached the timecode to your video whereas the other timecode options are different windows What might be a reason Full Screen Playback is grayed out in the menu? - correct answer The system is configured to output through hardware. True or False: A video mixdown flattens the sequence but does not create new media. - correct answer False What is a video mixdown used for? - correct answer Flattens and merges the selected tracks under it. What is an audio mixdown used for? - correct answer Mixes down the audio to the number of tracks that is supported by your output format. What is the difference between using a Send To template and using Export? - correct answer Send To uses predefined templates for output while Export allows you to customize your settings How do you create color bars and reference tone? - correct answer Generate tone media using the Audio Tool and import the test pattern file. What function can be used to find the media for a clip? - correct answer Reveal File
What can you use to see render files? - correct answer Media Tool Name the media database files. - correct answer - msmMMOB
- msmFMID What function can be used to convert the format of a media file? - correct answer Transcode Why is it important to open a sequence bin before you identify unreferenced clips? - correct answer Media Composer will only identify and delete the unreferenced clips in unopened bins, so open the bins you want to save. True or False: If you accidentally delete an important media file, you can use Undo to restore the file. - correct answer False
