MC 110 AVID CERTIFICATION EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
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
QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
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
