FEA 416 (Avid Certification Exam) Exam
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Where does Media Composer store the files for private projects that other users cannot access?
- ANS In the Logged-on User's Documents Folder
Which option in the Select Project window lets you switch the project directory displayed in the
Project list - ANS The Location pop-up Menu
What are the three principal windows of the Media Composer interface (choose three) -
ANS Timeline, Composer Window, Bin Container
Which window serves as your project's central hub? - ANS Bin Container
What is a bin? - ANS A container file that holds project assets
To move a tabbed bin into its own floating Bin Container window, drag the bin tab away from
eligible edges but keep it within the right panel of the Bin Container - ANS True
What are the two ways to create your own user profile? - ANS In the Select Project window,
select Create User Profile from the User Profile pop-up menu
Go to File > Settings, click the User tab, and select Create User Profile from the User Profile pop-
up menu
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To save changes to a workspace, go to ______ > Workspace > Save Current - ANS Windows
Which setting lets you change Media Composer's brightness? - ANS Interface
Auto-Save settings control how often Media Composer automatically saves a copy of your bin(s)
- ANS True
How do you create a new project? - ANS In the Select Project window's New Project tab, fill
in the name field, choose a format and click Create
Why do you use the Source Browser - ANS To preview video on a camera card before adding
it to a project
To add video and audio to a project
What's the difference between linking to and importing media? - ANS Linking connects an
original media file to the project in Media Composer.
Importing ingests a copy of the original media that's been converted to Avid-native media
When linking media, you cannot remove the original source drive or camera card containing the
media because your media will be labeled offline - ANS True
When importing, if you receive this message: The [file directory] cannot be imported, you
cannot use that video media in Media Composer - ANS False
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If you want to link to media rather than import using the drag-and-drop method from the OS
level to Media Composer, which modifier key do you press? - ANS Alt (Windows) or Option
(Mac)
What are two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor? - ANS Double-click the clip's
thumbnail or icon
Click and drag the clip's icon or thumbnail to the Source monitor
What does J-K-L playback let you do? - ANS Play forward at 1, 2, 3, 5 and 8x normal speed
Move forwards or backwards frame by frame by holding the K key as you tap L or J
To play backward at 1/4 speed, by pressing and holding the K+J keys
What tool lets you adjust a clip's audio level? - ANS Audio Mixer
How can you save your work? - ANS Activate the bin you want to save and press Ctrl+S
(windows)
Activate the bin you want t save and go to File > Save Bin
Activate the Bin container sidebar and g to File > Save All
Activate the Bin Container sidebar and press Ctrl + S
The principal goal of a rough cut is to assemble a full scene or video that focuses on story
structure while understanding that many details need to be polished later - ANS True