AVID Media Composer 110 Test
What happens when I clone a sequence from one bin to another? - ANSChanges made to the
clone are made to the original sequence
What function divides portions of a master clip into shorter clips? - ANSSubclip
What does the consolidate function do? - ANSCopies media files without re-encoding the
media.
What does the transcode function do? - ANSConverts the media
What is considered an AVID codec? - ANSDNxHD 36
What are the methods that can be used to sync clips? - ANSIn and Out Points, Waveform
Analysis, Source Timecode, Auxiliary Timecode
What happens when I enable the Media Folder View button? - ANSI 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. - ANSFalse
What are camera natives? - ANSThe 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? - ANSAdd 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. - ANSFalse
What are the common uses for markers? - ANS- 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? -
ANSActive Palette
What happens if I don't use marks in my timeline? - ANSThe 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. -
ANSTrue
How do I create a new sequence using selected segments in my current space? - ANSRight
click in the timeline and choose "create sequence based on selection"
What is a radio edit? - ANSTurn off video, listen to audio as if it were for radio.
How do you trim "on the fly"? - ANSUse 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? - ANS8
While in trim mode, I would like to add 4 frames to the B side of my edit. How can I accomplish
this? - ANSType +4
True or False: Slipping changes the position of a shot in your sequence. - ANSFalse
AVID allows you to raise or lower the bass, midrange, and treble frequencies of an audio clip
using what? - ANSThe Audio Equalizer Tool
Volume animation in Media Composer utilizes what to ramp volume up or down within a
segment? - ANSKeyframes
What are redundant keyframes? - ANSKeyframes on parameters where no change is taking
place
What are the 4 different keyframe interpolations? - ANSSpline, Shelf, Linear, Bezier
What does the red bar in the timeline mean? - ANSFrames are dropped because the system
you are working on is being overworked
What does the yellow bar in the timeline mean? - ANSThe system you are working on is being
overworked but frames are not dropped
What does the blue bar in the timeline mean? - ANSFrames are dropped because the drive you
are using is being overworked
What do slip edits do? - ANSChanges the contents of the clip without changing the length or
position
What does sliding do? - ANSChanges the position of the clip without changing the length
What is pre-roll? - ANSHow much of a clip I see before sliding
What happens when I clone a sequence from one bin to another? - ANSChanges made to the
clone are made to the original sequence
What function divides portions of a master clip into shorter clips? - ANSSubclip
What does the consolidate function do? - ANSCopies media files without re-encoding the
media.
What does the transcode function do? - ANSConverts the media
What is considered an AVID codec? - ANSDNxHD 36
What are the methods that can be used to sync clips? - ANSIn and Out Points, Waveform
Analysis, Source Timecode, Auxiliary Timecode
What happens when I enable the Media Folder View button? - ANSI 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. - ANSFalse
What are camera natives? - ANSThe 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? - ANSAdd 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. - ANSFalse
What are the common uses for markers? - ANS- 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? -
ANSActive Palette
What happens if I don't use marks in my timeline? - ANSThe 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. -
ANSTrue
How do I create a new sequence using selected segments in my current space? - ANSRight
click in the timeline and choose "create sequence based on selection"
What is a radio edit? - ANSTurn off video, listen to audio as if it were for radio.
How do you trim "on the fly"? - ANSUse 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? - ANS8
While in trim mode, I would like to add 4 frames to the B side of my edit. How can I accomplish
this? - ANSType +4
True or False: Slipping changes the position of a shot in your sequence. - ANSFalse
AVID allows you to raise or lower the bass, midrange, and treble frequencies of an audio clip
using what? - ANSThe Audio Equalizer Tool
Volume animation in Media Composer utilizes what to ramp volume up or down within a
segment? - ANSKeyframes
What are redundant keyframes? - ANSKeyframes on parameters where no change is taking
place
What are the 4 different keyframe interpolations? - ANSSpline, Shelf, Linear, Bezier
What does the red bar in the timeline mean? - ANSFrames are dropped because the system
you are working on is being overworked
What does the yellow bar in the timeline mean? - ANSThe system you are working on is being
overworked but frames are not dropped
What does the blue bar in the timeline mean? - ANSFrames are dropped because the drive you
are using is being overworked
What do slip edits do? - ANSChanges the contents of the clip without changing the length or
position
What does sliding do? - ANSChanges the position of the clip without changing the length
What is pre-roll? - ANSHow much of a clip I see before sliding
