MC 110: Avid Certification
From which menu can you open the Source Browser? -correct answer_File > input > source
browser, or right click bin > unput >source browser In the Source Browser, how can you mark
a solder as Favorites? -correct answer_Select the star icon in the upper left How can you
remove a folder from the favorites list in the source browser? -correct answer_Click the star
button again Name two settings that affect how files are imported to Media Composer. -correct
answer_Import settings: control how avid does or does not modify the image AND media
creation settings: control size, resolution, and format of media file Which setting will resize a
large photograph during import to avoid distorting it? a. Resize image to fit format raster b.
Crop/Pad for DV scan line difference c. Do no resize smaller images d. Image sized for current
format -correct answer_a. Resize image to fit format raster Describe the process to input an
image sequence as a video clip. -correct answer_Change project to next larger format. File >
Media > Media creation settings > import tab. Set resolution to DNxHD SQ or better. Open
import settings. Fit format raster, scale from RGB to legal, auto detect sequentially numbered
files. Which function will copy a media file, without recompressing it? a. consolidate b.
transcode -correct answer_a. consolidate Which function will convert a media file, modifying its
codec and/or frame rate? a. consolidate b. transcode -correct answer_b. transcode Name
three reasons you might want to consolidate or transcode linked media to Avid Native Media.
-correct answer_1. transcode converts linked media to native avid mxf for better performance.
2. transcode can covert any linked file. 3. consolidate is faster, but only works on avid native
codec What is indicated by the bold name on one of your drives listed in
Consolidate/Transcode? -correct answer_That drive has the most available space Why might
you need to sync audio and video master clips? -correct answer_Audio and video will need to
be synced if you used double system sound (audio and video recorded on different systems).
List the steps to sync audio and video master clips. What is the result of this process? -correct
answer_Mark IN and OUT points and select clip > autosync. Could also use waveform
analysis or timecode to sync. What is a group clip? What is the advantage of working with
group clips? -correct answer_Group clips are two or more clips that are grouped together
according to an IN or OUT point and can be easily toggled through when editing. This is
advantageous in multicamera editing because you can switch from one angle to another
without losing your place in the scene. How do you display the start timecode of your clips?
-correct answer_You can display the start timecode of your clips in the bin columns, which can
be customized in the fast menu > choose columns. 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 the
difference between duplicating and cloning a clip? -correct answer_Duplicating creates a new
and independent clip. Cloning copies a clip and its metadata. A clip and its clone will remain
linked, any changes to one will change on the other. You need to track rights releases for each
, man-on-the-street interview in a documentary. How could you do that in the bin? -correct
answer_Create a custom column to mark Yes or No for rights releases. You have audio and
video master clips that do not have a common timecode reference. Is it possible to sync these
clips? If so, how? -correct answer_You could mark an In point at a distinct part of clip (like a
slate) or use waveform analysis to sync. If editing a group of clips to the sequences 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? a. splice-in b. overwrite c. lift d. extract
e. extend -correct answer_d. extract How is extend similar to Trim? Most specifically, what
type of trim? -correct answer_Is like the dual roller function of trim because it can create split
edits easily. Name three uses of markers. -correct answer_1. Marking a location of good sound
bytes 2. Providing correct spelling of titles 3. Identifying shots to be added later 4. including
notes from the producer, colorist, audio mixer, graphic artist, etc. 5. identifying remaining tasks
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? a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3 e. 4 -correct answer_d. 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_It will help keep all tracks in
sync when adjusting segments on only certain tracks True or False: To load a sequence into
the Source monitor you should double click the icon in the bin. -correct answer_False. Drag
icon to source monitor What function loads the source clip for a segment in the sequence into
the source monitor? -correct answer_Match frame What does find bin do? -correct
answer_Brings you to the bin that the source clip for a segment in the sequence is in. What is
the difference between find, find bin, and match frame? -correct answer_Find searches across
all bins. Find bin brings you to the bin that holds the source clip of a segment in the
sequence.Match frame brings you to the source clip of a segment in a sequence. What is the
difference between using find and search field in the bin? -correct answer_Find searches
across all bins and search only looks within one bin. What value would you type to advance
the position indicator 2 seconds. -correct answer_+48 or +200 How do you type to jump the
position indicator to a specific location? -correct answer_Type the timecode, omitting
punctuation and leading zeros. with the numeric keypad What is the difference between
FF/RW and JKL? -correct answer_FF/RW jumps to next edit point. JKL can move forward and
backwards in fast motion. Name two ways to enter trim mode without using the Smart Tool.
-correct answer_U on the keyboard. Press the trim mode button on the timeline or composer
windows. A or S will jump you to the next edit point and enter trim mode. Name the keys on the
keyboard associated with choosing the A side, dual roller, or B side trim. -correct answer_P [ ]
Which keys trim left or right, either 8 for 10 frames at a time? -correct answer_M / What can be
done in Trim mode when Using JKL? -correct answer_You can use JKL to perform a trim as
From which menu can you open the Source Browser? -correct answer_File > input > source
browser, or right click bin > unput >source browser In the Source Browser, how can you mark
a solder as Favorites? -correct answer_Select the star icon in the upper left How can you
remove a folder from the favorites list in the source browser? -correct answer_Click the star
button again Name two settings that affect how files are imported to Media Composer. -correct
answer_Import settings: control how avid does or does not modify the image AND media
creation settings: control size, resolution, and format of media file Which setting will resize a
large photograph during import to avoid distorting it? a. Resize image to fit format raster b.
Crop/Pad for DV scan line difference c. Do no resize smaller images d. Image sized for current
format -correct answer_a. Resize image to fit format raster Describe the process to input an
image sequence as a video clip. -correct answer_Change project to next larger format. File >
Media > Media creation settings > import tab. Set resolution to DNxHD SQ or better. Open
import settings. Fit format raster, scale from RGB to legal, auto detect sequentially numbered
files. Which function will copy a media file, without recompressing it? a. consolidate b.
transcode -correct answer_a. consolidate Which function will convert a media file, modifying its
codec and/or frame rate? a. consolidate b. transcode -correct answer_b. transcode Name
three reasons you might want to consolidate or transcode linked media to Avid Native Media.
-correct answer_1. transcode converts linked media to native avid mxf for better performance.
2. transcode can covert any linked file. 3. consolidate is faster, but only works on avid native
codec What is indicated by the bold name on one of your drives listed in
Consolidate/Transcode? -correct answer_That drive has the most available space Why might
you need to sync audio and video master clips? -correct answer_Audio and video will need to
be synced if you used double system sound (audio and video recorded on different systems).
List the steps to sync audio and video master clips. What is the result of this process? -correct
answer_Mark IN and OUT points and select clip > autosync. Could also use waveform
analysis or timecode to sync. What is a group clip? What is the advantage of working with
group clips? -correct answer_Group clips are two or more clips that are grouped together
according to an IN or OUT point and can be easily toggled through when editing. This is
advantageous in multicamera editing because you can switch from one angle to another
without losing your place in the scene. How do you display the start timecode of your clips?
-correct answer_You can display the start timecode of your clips in the bin columns, which can
be customized in the fast menu > choose columns. 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 the
difference between duplicating and cloning a clip? -correct answer_Duplicating creates a new
and independent clip. Cloning copies a clip and its metadata. A clip and its clone will remain
linked, any changes to one will change on the other. You need to track rights releases for each
, man-on-the-street interview in a documentary. How could you do that in the bin? -correct
answer_Create a custom column to mark Yes or No for rights releases. You have audio and
video master clips that do not have a common timecode reference. Is it possible to sync these
clips? If so, how? -correct answer_You could mark an In point at a distinct part of clip (like a
slate) or use waveform analysis to sync. If editing a group of clips to the sequences 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? a. splice-in b. overwrite c. lift d. extract
e. extend -correct answer_d. extract How is extend similar to Trim? Most specifically, what
type of trim? -correct answer_Is like the dual roller function of trim because it can create split
edits easily. Name three uses of markers. -correct answer_1. Marking a location of good sound
bytes 2. Providing correct spelling of titles 3. Identifying shots to be added later 4. including
notes from the producer, colorist, audio mixer, graphic artist, etc. 5. identifying remaining tasks
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? a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3 e. 4 -correct answer_d. 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_It will help keep all tracks in
sync when adjusting segments on only certain tracks True or False: To load a sequence into
the Source monitor you should double click the icon in the bin. -correct answer_False. Drag
icon to source monitor What function loads the source clip for a segment in the sequence into
the source monitor? -correct answer_Match frame What does find bin do? -correct
answer_Brings you to the bin that the source clip for a segment in the sequence is in. What is
the difference between find, find bin, and match frame? -correct answer_Find searches across
all bins. Find bin brings you to the bin that holds the source clip of a segment in the
sequence.Match frame brings you to the source clip of a segment in a sequence. What is the
difference between using find and search field in the bin? -correct answer_Find searches
across all bins and search only looks within one bin. What value would you type to advance
the position indicator 2 seconds. -correct answer_+48 or +200 How do you type to jump the
position indicator to a specific location? -correct answer_Type the timecode, omitting
punctuation and leading zeros. with the numeric keypad What is the difference between
FF/RW and JKL? -correct answer_FF/RW jumps to next edit point. JKL can move forward and
backwards in fast motion. Name two ways to enter trim mode without using the Smart Tool.
-correct answer_U on the keyboard. Press the trim mode button on the timeline or composer
windows. A or S will jump you to the next edit point and enter trim mode. Name the keys on the
keyboard associated with choosing the A side, dual roller, or B side trim. -correct answer_P [ ]
Which keys trim left or right, either 8 for 10 frames at a time? -correct answer_M / What can be
done in Trim mode when Using JKL? -correct answer_You can use JKL to perform a trim as
