MC 110: Avid Certification
From which menu can you open the Source Browser? - ANSFile > input > source browser, or
right click bin > unput >source browser
In the Source Browser, how can you mark a solder as Favorites? - ANSSelect the star icon in
the upper left
How can you remove a folder from the favorites list in the source browser? - ANSClick the star
button again
Name two settings that affect how files are imported to Media Composer. - ANSImport 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 - ANSa. Resize image to fit format raster
Describe the process to input an image sequence as a video clip. - ANSChange 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 - ANSa. consolidate
Which function will convert a media file, modifying its codec and/or frame rate?
a. consolidate
b. transcode - ANSb. transcode
Name three reasons you might want to consolidate or transcode linked media to Avid Native
Media. - ANS1. 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? -
ANSThat drive has the most available space
, Why might you need to sync audio and video master clips? - ANSAudio 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? -
ANSMark 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? - ANSGroup 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? - ANSYou 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? - ANSRight 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? - ANSAlt-click on the field you wish to enter new data
What is the difference between duplicating and cloning a clip? - ANSDuplicating 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? - ANSCreate 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? - ANSYou 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? - ANSThey 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? - ANSHowever 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
From which menu can you open the Source Browser? - ANSFile > input > source browser, or
right click bin > unput >source browser
In the Source Browser, how can you mark a solder as Favorites? - ANSSelect the star icon in
the upper left
How can you remove a folder from the favorites list in the source browser? - ANSClick the star
button again
Name two settings that affect how files are imported to Media Composer. - ANSImport 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 - ANSa. Resize image to fit format raster
Describe the process to input an image sequence as a video clip. - ANSChange 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 - ANSa. consolidate
Which function will convert a media file, modifying its codec and/or frame rate?
a. consolidate
b. transcode - ANSb. transcode
Name three reasons you might want to consolidate or transcode linked media to Avid Native
Media. - ANS1. 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? -
ANSThat drive has the most available space
, Why might you need to sync audio and video master clips? - ANSAudio 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? -
ANSMark 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? - ANSGroup 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? - ANSYou 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? - ANSRight 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? - ANSAlt-click on the field you wish to enter new data
What is the difference between duplicating and cloning a clip? - ANSDuplicating 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? - ANSCreate 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? - ANSYou 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? - ANSThey 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? - ANSHowever 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
