avid practice questions

How can I create a new sequence? Choose all that apply: - Command Shift N or CTRL Shift N - Go to the Fast Menu in the bin and choose "New Sequence" - Command N or CTRL N - Right-click in the Timeline and choose New > Sequence - Select File > New > Sequence

- Go to the Fast Menu in the bin and choose "New Sequence" - Command Shift N or CTRL Shift N - Right-click in the Timeline and choose New > Sequence

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

E. A,B, and C are all correct

I need to add a clip to the timeline but I don't want the duration of my sequence to change. Which edit function should I use? a. splice in b. overwrite c. lift d. extract

b. overwrite

True or false? Dragging a transition from the Effects Palette onto an existing transition in the Timeline replaces the existing transition.

True

True or false? The audio mixer can be used to adjust the volume of clips in the Source Monitor.

True

Fill in the blank. If you are not dragging clips into the Timeline, you will need to connect, or [FILL BLANK] source tracks to record tracks. a. splice b. solo c. mute d. patch

d. patch

Media Composer creates media and places it into the Avid MediaFiles folder when you: a. import b. transcode c. render d. consolidate e. all of the above f. none of the above

e. all of the above

When dragging clips to the Timeline, what does the Four Frame Display show? Choose one answer: a. The last frame before the edit point b. The first frame of the shot you are adding c. The last frame of the shot you are adding d. The first frame after the shot you are adding e. all of the above

e. all of the above

The Avid Attic saves copies of my: a. effects b. user settings c. media files d. project file e. bins

e. bins

True or False. A Master Clip in your bin is the same as your actual video file

false

True or False? Duplicated Field is a render method that is suitable for broadcast quality.

false

True or false. I can remove material from the Timeline by marking ins and outs and then hitting the delete key.

false

True or false. Once I have created my title in the Timeline, I can no longer edit it. If I need to make changes, I need to create a new title.

false

True or false? A bin stores actual media files.

false

True or false? Fluid Morph is a real time effect

false

True or false. I can rearrange segments in the Timeline using Segment Mode tools.

true

True or false. It is recommended that you set your color levels to: "Scale from Legal to Full Range" if your exported file will be viewed on a computer.

true

True or false. When all of the segment and trim tools are active, if you position your mouse at the top half of a segment in the Timeline the red functions are activated. If you position you mouse at the bottom half of the segment, the yellow functions are activated.

true

True or false? A keyframe represents a change in the value of a parameter over time.

true

True or false? Both Fields is the best render method for progressive footage.

true

True or false? When exporting, "Same as Source" means the file with be exported at the same settings as the current media format.

true

Timewarp effects are? Choose all that apply: - Are one of three types of motion effects. - Are applied to a segment in the Timeline. - Are created in the Source Monitor. - Create a new clip containing one frame from a master clip or subclip.

- Are one of three types of motion effects. - Are applied to a segment in the Timeline.

Select all the options for opening the Avid Titler+ Tool: - Choose Tools > Fast Title - Choose Tools > Avid Titler+ - Use the Avid Titler+ effect in the Effects Palette - Avid Titler+ button on the Timeline toolbar

- Choose Tools > Avid Titler+ - Use the Avid Titler+ effect in the Effects Palette - Avid Titler+ button on the Timeline toolbar

How can I create a new audio track in the timeline? Choose all that apply: - Command U or CTRL U - Command T or CTRL T - Choose Clip > New > Audio Track > Mono - Choose Timeline > New > Audio Track > Mono - Right-click in the Timeline and choose New > Audio Track > Mono

- Command U or CTRL U - Choose Timeline > New > Audio Track > Mono - Right-click in the Timeline and choose New > Audio Track > Mono

Select all of the ways I can apply an effect from the Effect Palette: - Drag a segment effect from the Effect Palette on to a segment into the timeline - Drag a segment effect icon from the Effect Palette into the Source Monitor - Open the Command Palette and drag an effect into the Timeline - Select the segment using one of your Segment Mode tools and double click the desired effect in the Effect Palette

- Drag a segment effect from the Effect Palette on to a segment into the timeline - Select the segment using one of your Segment Mode tools and double click the desired effect in the Effect Palette

Which of the following problems are not ideal for automatic color correction? Choose all that apply: - Over-modulated audio - Images lacking in distinct white or black regions - Extreme light conditions - Extreme color balance problems

- Images lacking in distinct white or black regions - Extreme light conditions - Extreme color balance problems

Where can I create new user settings? Choose all that apply. - In the Timeline - In the Select Project Window - User > Settings > Files > Drop Down Menu - File > Settings > User Tab > Drop Down Menu

- In the Select Project Window - File > Settings > User Tab > Drop Down Menu

What happens after I make a freeze frame? Choose all that apply: - It is automatically loaded into the Source Monitor. - It automatically opens the Effect Editor. - It appears in my bin. - It is automatically edited into my timeline.

- It is automatically loaded into the Source Monitor. - It appears in my bin.

Select all of the following reasons why media can go offline: - The Avid MediaFiles folder was moved or renamed. - you linked the media - you imported the media - The media files were deleted either intentionally or by accident. - The drive containing the media is not plugged in.

- The Avid MediaFiles folder was moved or renamed. - The media files were deleted either intentionally or by accident. - The drive containing the media is not plugged in.

What is a bin? Choose all that apply. - a database - a location on the computer's hard drive that autosaves your project - a container file that holds the assets in your project - a shortcut in the lower left corner of your project window that allows you to quickly access menu options

- a database - a container file that holds the assets in your project

How can I fade up or fade out a title? A. Using the Quick Transition Tool B. Using keyframes C. Using the Fade Title Tool D. Both A and B E. You can't add fades to a title

D. Both A and B

I want my clip to play in slow motion. What percentage should I choose in the Motion Effect window? a. 50% b. 100% c. 150%

a. 50%

I want to create a customized export setting for YouTube. Once the "Export As" dialogue box is up, what is the next step? a. Click the "Options" button. b. Select an option from the "Export Settings" dropdown menu. c. Click the "Same as Source" button. d. Choose File > Export > Customized Export Setting

a. Click the "Options" button.

Before creating a new title with Avid Titler+ what do I need to do first? a. Select a video segment to add the title to b. Match frame the clip I want to add the title to c. Close Avid and restart d. Give up and open Photoshop

a. Select a video segment to add the title to

What happens when I enable solo on an audio track? a. The audio on the track is played in isolation with other tracks silenced. b. The audio on the track is silenced while other tracks continue to play. c. The audio on the track is played louder than the audio on other tracks. d. The track doesn't want you to tell it the odds.

a. The audio on the track is played in isolation with other tracks silenced.

In the Export Settings Dialogue Box, what does "Use Marks" mean? a. The exported file will be limited to the area within the in and out points in my Timeline. b. Raise the gain of the clip upon export. c. Apply an automatic color correction upon export. d. The exported file will be limited to active tracks in my Timeline.

a. The exported file will be limited to the area within the in and out points in my Timeline.

The main tool for getting media files ingested into Media Composer is: a. The Source Browser b. The Format Tab c. The Bin Container d. The Avid MediaFiles Folder

a. The source Browser

What is the recommended method for deleting media files after a project is finished? a. Use the Media Tool b. Delete the master clips in your bins. c. Open the Avid MediaFiles folder and start deleting files. d. Use the Source Browser

a. Use the Media Tool

How can I reorder the effects in my nest? a. You can reorder them in the Effects Editor b. You can't c. You can reorder them in the timeline d. You can reorder them in your bin

a. You can reorder them in the Effects Editor

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]. a. keyframe b. transition effect c. marker d. match frame edit

a. keyframe

I am working on a project using linked media but I need to movie the media to a new hard drive and start working off of that drive instead. What will I need to do in my project to fix my offline media? a. relink to file(s) b. You can't move linked media to another drive c. relink d. reveal file

a. relink to file(s)

Refer to the illustration. Which type of nesting view is shown? a. timeline nesting view b. expanded nesting view c. simple nesting view

b. expanded nesting view (effects are on top of one another)

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? a. replace b. fit to fill c. apply in to out

b. fit to fill

Where do I edit the parameters of an effect? a. Source/Record Editor b. Effects Editor c. Effects Palette d. Transition Corner Display

b. Effects Editor

The easiest way to add one effect on top of another effect is: a. You can't put more than one effect onto a segment b. To autonest the effect c. To flop the effect d. In Trim Mode

b. To autonest the effect

How can I "lock down a shot" using the Stabilize Effect? a. Keyframe a lockdown b. Toggle off the "SteadyGlide button c. Toggle on the SteadyGlide button

b. Toggle off the "SteadyGlide button

What is the danger of performing a ripple trim? a. You won't be able to undo your edit b. Your audio might go out of sync c. Your timeline may disappear d. Your bin container window may disappear

b. Your audio might go out of sync

What is the key command for enlarging the frames in your bin? a. Control A (Windows) or Command A (Mac) b. Control B (Windows) or Command B (Mac) c. Control L (Windows) or Command L (Mac) d. Control K (Windows) or Command K (Mac)

c. Control L (Windows) or Command L (Mac)

What is the key command for clearing marks in the timeline? a. T b. I c. G d. O

c. G

Which of the following keyboard shortcuts select which side of the edit you want to trim? a. A S b. M , . / c. P [ ] d. Spacebar

c. 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. a. Keyframed effects b. Mirrored effects c. Segment effects d. Composited effects

c. Segment effects

Three ways to input an audio or video clip are Tape Capture, Link, and [Fill in the Blank]. a. Digitize b. Private c. Input d. Import

d. import

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? a. The Overwrite trim b. The Ripple trim c. The Dual roller trim d. The play loop trim

c. The Dual roller trim

Which of the following tools removes material from the Timeline, leaving a gap in its place? a. overwrite b. splice c. extract d. lift

d. lift

Which function prevents you from performing a function that will case video and audio to go out of sync? a. solo b. mute c. sync lock d. ripple trim

c. sync lock

How do I snap to the first frame of an edit point? a. Press and hold the Option key (Mac) or ALT key (Windows). b. Press and hold the Shift + Option key (Mac) or Shift + ALT key (Windows). c. Press and hold the Command + Option key (Mac) or CTRL + ALT key (Windows). d. Press and hold the Command key (Mac) or CTRL key (Windows).

d. Press and hold the Command key (Mac) or CTRL key (Windows).

Where do I go to turn on my audio waveforms in the timeline? a. The Audio Source Mixer b. The Waveform Mix Monitor c. The Audio Track Mixer d. The Track Control Panel

d. The Track Control Panel

Which of the following is helpful for spotting unwanted elements in a transition? Choose one answer. a. effects palette b. sync lock c. quick transition tool d. transition corner display

d. transition corner display

which of the following icons represents a sequence?

the one that looks like a long film strip