AVID CERTIFICATION EXAM 101
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
True or false? Dragging a transition from the Effects Palette onto an existing transition
in the Timeline replaces the existing transition. - Answer-True
Which of the following is helpful for spotting unwanted elements in a transition? Choose
one answer. - Answer-Transition Corner Display
What is the danger of performing a ripple trim? - Answer-Your audio might go out of
sync
I need to adjust an edit point by changing both the A and B sides at the same time.
Which Trim tool should I use? - Answer-The Duel Roller Trim
True or false. I can remove material from the Timeline by marking ins and outs and then
hitting the delete key. - Answer-False
Which function prevents you from performing a function that will case video and audio to
go out of sync? - Answer-Sync Lock
How can I enter Trim Mode?
A.) Press the U key on the keyboard
B.) Click the Trim Mode Toggle button
C.) Lasso an edit point
D.) Just A and C
E.) A,B, and C are all correct - Answer-E.) A,B, and C are all correct
True or false. I can rearrange segments in the Timeline using Segment Mode tools. -
Answer-True
Which of the following keyboard shortcuts select which side of the edit you want to trim?
- Answer-P [ ]
Select the answer that fills in the blank. Visual effects in Media Composer can be
broken down into three different types: Transition effects, _______________________,
and Motion effects. - Answer-Segment effects
How can I "lock down a shot" using the Stabilize Effect? - Answer-Toggle off the
"SteadyGlide button
True or false? A keyframe represents a change in the value of a parameter over time. -
Answer-True
, The easiest way to add one effect on top of another effect is: - Answer-To autonest the
effect
True or false? Fluid Morph is a real time effect. - Answer-False
Which of the following problems are not ideal for automatic color correction? Choose all
that apply:
A.) Images lacking in distinct white or black regions
B.) Extreme color balance problems
C.) Extreme light conditions
D.) Over-modulated audio - Answer-A.) Images lacking in distinct white or black regions
B.) Extreme color balance problems
C.) Extreme light conditions
Fill in the blank. When using an effect like Resize, anytime you directly manipulate the
image in the Effect Preview Monitor, Media Composer will add a [FILL BLANK]. -
Answer-Keyframe
How can I reorder the effects in my nest? - Answer-You can reorder them in the Effects
Editor
Timewarp effects are? Choose all that apply:Are one of three types of motion effects.
A.) Create a new clip containing one frame from a master clip or subclip.
B.) Are one of three types of motion effects.
C.) Are created in the Source Monitor.
D.) Are applied to a segment in the Timeline. - Answer-B.) Are one of three types of
motion effects. & Are applied to a segment in the Timeline.
What happens after I make a freeze frame? Choose all that apply:
A.) It is automatically loaded into the Source Monitor.
B.) It automatically opens the Effect Editor.
C.) It appears in my bin.
D.) It is automatically edited into my timeline. - Answer-A.) It is automatically loaded into
the Source Monitor. & C.) It appears in my bin.
I want my clip to play in slow motion. What percentage should I choose in the Motion
Effect window? - Answer-Anything lower than 100%
What box do I need to check in the Motion Effects window in order to speed up or slow
down a clip so it will fit into a specified set of marks in my Timeline? - Answer-Fit to Fill
True or False? Duplicated Field is a render method that is suitable for broadcast quality.
- Answer-False
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
True or false? Dragging a transition from the Effects Palette onto an existing transition
in the Timeline replaces the existing transition. - Answer-True
Which of the following is helpful for spotting unwanted elements in a transition? Choose
one answer. - Answer-Transition Corner Display
What is the danger of performing a ripple trim? - Answer-Your audio might go out of
sync
I need to adjust an edit point by changing both the A and B sides at the same time.
Which Trim tool should I use? - Answer-The Duel Roller Trim
True or false. I can remove material from the Timeline by marking ins and outs and then
hitting the delete key. - Answer-False
Which function prevents you from performing a function that will case video and audio to
go out of sync? - Answer-Sync Lock
How can I enter Trim Mode?
A.) Press the U key on the keyboard
B.) Click the Trim Mode Toggle button
C.) Lasso an edit point
D.) Just A and C
E.) A,B, and C are all correct - Answer-E.) A,B, and C are all correct
True or false. I can rearrange segments in the Timeline using Segment Mode tools. -
Answer-True
Which of the following keyboard shortcuts select which side of the edit you want to trim?
- Answer-P [ ]
Select the answer that fills in the blank. Visual effects in Media Composer can be
broken down into three different types: Transition effects, _______________________,
and Motion effects. - Answer-Segment effects
How can I "lock down a shot" using the Stabilize Effect? - Answer-Toggle off the
"SteadyGlide button
True or false? A keyframe represents a change in the value of a parameter over time. -
Answer-True
, The easiest way to add one effect on top of another effect is: - Answer-To autonest the
effect
True or false? Fluid Morph is a real time effect. - Answer-False
Which of the following problems are not ideal for automatic color correction? Choose all
that apply:
A.) Images lacking in distinct white or black regions
B.) Extreme color balance problems
C.) Extreme light conditions
D.) Over-modulated audio - Answer-A.) Images lacking in distinct white or black regions
B.) Extreme color balance problems
C.) Extreme light conditions
Fill in the blank. When using an effect like Resize, anytime you directly manipulate the
image in the Effect Preview Monitor, Media Composer will add a [FILL BLANK]. -
Answer-Keyframe
How can I reorder the effects in my nest? - Answer-You can reorder them in the Effects
Editor
Timewarp effects are? Choose all that apply:Are one of three types of motion effects.
A.) Create a new clip containing one frame from a master clip or subclip.
B.) Are one of three types of motion effects.
C.) Are created in the Source Monitor.
D.) Are applied to a segment in the Timeline. - Answer-B.) Are one of three types of
motion effects. & Are applied to a segment in the Timeline.
What happens after I make a freeze frame? Choose all that apply:
A.) It is automatically loaded into the Source Monitor.
B.) It automatically opens the Effect Editor.
C.) It appears in my bin.
D.) It is automatically edited into my timeline. - Answer-A.) It is automatically loaded into
the Source Monitor. & C.) It appears in my bin.
I want my clip to play in slow motion. What percentage should I choose in the Motion
Effect window? - Answer-Anything lower than 100%
What box do I need to check in the Motion Effects window in order to speed up or slow
down a clip so it will fit into a specified set of marks in my Timeline? - Answer-Fit to Fill
True or False? Duplicated Field is a render method that is suitable for broadcast quality.
- Answer-False
Select all the options for opening the Avid Titler+ Tool:
