2023 AVID Media Composer 101 Certification Practice Exam with Answers (233 Solved Questions)

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AVID Media Composer 101 Certification Exam2023Where does Media Composer store the project files for private projects? - ANSWERin the logged on OS users' Documents folderWhich button in the Select Project dialog box is used to navigate to the location ofan external project? - ANSWERThe Folder Browse buttonName the four principal windows of the Avid interface - ANSWERComposerwindow, Timeline, Project Window, Bin windowWhich window serves as the central hub of your project? - ANSWERprojectwindowWhat is a bin? - ANSWERA bin is a container file that holds the assets in yourproject, including audio and video master clips, subclass, sequences, titles, effects,graphics, etc.How do you combine one open bin with another open bin? - ANSWERClick thetab at the top of the tool window and drag it on top of the window with which youwant to combine itWhat are the two ways to create your own User Profile? - ANSWER"settings" >"user profile" > "create user profile" > type a name inLaunch media composer and when the select project screen appears, click "userprofile menu" and select "Create user profile" and enter name.How can you save changes to a Workspace? - ANSWERwindows > workspaces >save currentWhich setting allows you to change the look of your interface? - ANSWERprojectwindow > settings tab > interface setting >What is saved during an Autosave? - ANSWERbinsShortcut to Activate the Project window - ANSWERCtrl+9Shortcut to Step backward eight frames/ten frames - ANSWER1Shortcut to Step forward eight frames/ten frames - ANSWER2

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Shortcut to Step backward one frame - ANSWER3, left arrowShortcut to Step forward one frame - ANSWER4, right arrowShortcut to Play forward - ANSWER5, space barShortcut to Jump to first frame - ANSWERHomeShortcut to Jump to last frame - ANSWERendShortcut to Enlarge height of timeline tracks, change the size of clip frames in abin, and change the zoom factor of the Source, Record, and Effects monitor -ANSWERCtrl+LShortcut to Reduce height of Timeline tracks - ANSWERCtrl+KShortcut to Save - ANSWERctrl+sShortcut to quit application - ANSWERctrl+qWhat is the difference between linking and importing media? - ANSWERLinking--connects media file to project in AVID; does not move or copy fileimporting--copying media to predefined location and converts it to AVID media atthe same time; brand new file separate from originalTrue or false: When linking media, you can remove the original source drivecamera card containing the media and your media will remain online. - ANSWERfalseWhere can you get additional AMA plug-ins? - ANSWERMarketplace menu >AMA pluginsYou are going to drag clips from the desktop to a Media Composer bin, and want tolink the clips, rather than import. Which modifier key must you press to do this? -ANSWERalt (opt on Mac)+drag clips from desktop to open binName two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor. - ANSWERdouble-click it inthe bin OR drag clip(s) from the binWhat function is associated with the space bar by default? - ANSWERplay/pauseWhat is the value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback? - ANSWERWhat isthe value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback?offer refined playback speed; efficiency for editing (J-backward, K-stop, L-forward;

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clicking J or L more than once will speed up in whatever direction)Name the default keys for making IN and OUT marks. - ANSWERmark IN - E, Imark OUT - R, OHow can you save your work? - ANSWERSingle bin: Select bin > Ctrl+SAll bins: Project window or Ctrl+9 > Ctrl+Sor File > Save AllShortcut to Create a new bin - ANSWERctrl+Nshortcut to shuttle - ANSWERJKL keysShortcut to Select all (clips) - ANSWERctrl+AShortcut to Enlarge heights of timeline tracks, enlarge clip frames, and enlargeimage in a selected monitor - ANSWERctrl+LWhat is the principal goal of the rough cut? - ANSWERFocuses on story structureto see if the project works overall. Not detail oriented.How can you view the audio waveforms of your source material? - ANSWEROpenTrack Control Panel (small triangle next to green timecode display) > ClickWaveform Button (for tracks you want to display audio waveforms)What is AutoPatching? How does it work? - ANSWERAutopatching is a settingthat allows you to automatically patch tracks based on the track activation. Itworks by allowing you to patch tracks without reaching for the mouse.Disable TRACKS in the record column, enable the desired TRACK by clicking onthe Record Track Selectors so that the source tracks will jump to the new enabledRecord Track.The following figure shows the waveforms for a music track, but they are of littleuse because there is almost no definition in the waveforms. How can you makethem more useful? - ANSWERto reduce the size of the waveform, select the track> Ctrl+Alt+KWith which editing function(s) are you more likely to break sync -- Splice-In,Overwrite, Lift, or Extract? Why? - ANSWERsplice-in and extract because theypush the downstream material back or pull the material back forward; rippleeffects

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What are two ways you've learned about to ensure that you maintain sync whenediting segments into the sequence? - ANSWER- be sure to add, or remove, thesame amount from all tracks that have to stay in sync- Enable Sync Lock, or make sure all tracks are enabled when splicing in.What do the functions Go to Previous Event and Go to Next Event do? - ANSWERnavigation tools that jump the position indicator from edit to editDescribe the process of backtiming an edit. - ANSWERYou mark IN and OUTpoints in the timeline and mark an OUT point only in the Source Monitor, thesystem automatically determines the start frame of the source clipWhat is the difference between Lift and Extract? When might you use one or theother? - ANSWERlift-removes material from the timeline leave filler in its place;use if you want to maintain rhythm or synchronization of sequenceextract-removes material from the timeline and closes the gap left by its removalWhat is filler? - ANSWERFiller refers to the empty space in a sequence/timeline;used to placehold. You can still apply effects and transitions to filler.Shortcut to Add new mono track - ANSWERctrl+UShortcut to add new stereo audio track - ANSWERctrl+shift+UShortcut to enlarge height of timeline tracks that are enabled - ANSWERctrl+LShortcut to reduce height of timeline tracks that are enabled - ANSWERctrl+KShortcut to enlarge the waveform display - ANSWERctrl+alt+LShortcut to reduce the waveform display - ANSWERctrl+alt+KShortcut to enable/disable all waveform displays - ANSWERalt-click thewaveform buttonShortcut to lift - ANSWERZShortcut to extract - ANSWERXShortcut to splice-in - ANSWERVShortcut to overwrite - ANSWERB

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Shortcut to jump to next edit point - ANSWERgo to next event - SShortcut to jump to previous edit point - ANSWERgo to previous event - AShortcut to toggle digital audio scrub - ANSWERcaps lockShortcut to temporarily enable digital audio scrub - ANSWERshiftWhat type of edit is performed by default when you drag a clip from SourceMonitor to the Timeline? - ANSWERsplice-inWhy do images A and D appear identical? What type of edit is being performed? -ANSWERthe frames are adjacent to each other in the original footage; spliceinto existing segmentWith the Smart Tool configured this way, what determines the active tool whileworking in the Timeline? - ANSWERlocation of the mouse pointerName two ways to add audio or video tracks to a sequence? - ANSWER1. dragsegment above or below existing one2. Command + Y (video)/U (audio)How can you enable solo on an audio track? What is the result? - ANSWERclick"S" on the left of the audio track; only that audio track will playIf the music is too loud, how can you lower the volume of just the music? -ANSWERuse clip gain; fader button > click and drag to adjustWhy is the Segment Mode Lift/Overwrite well-suited for editing audio? - ANSWERBecause it maintains sync between audio and video tracks.Why are audio waveforms useful to see while editing? - ANSWERBecause youcan identify peaks and troughs in music/dialogue; useful for editing.

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Name one method or shortcut to adjust the clip gain in the Timeline besidesdragging the mini-fader. - ANSWERClick and use up/down arrow keys OR typein the amount you wantWhat is Digital Audio Scrub? How is it enabled? - ANSWERDigital Audio ScubPlays Audio as you scrub over the video.To Enable: Hold Shift and Scrubor you can Turn Cap Locks on and Scrub over video.Describe the steps to overwrite a segment to the Timeline using drag-and-drop. -ANSWERUse the red arrow and disable the yellow arrow (Splice-In) within thesegment tool then dragShortcut to Undo - ANSWERctrl+zShortcut to Create a new sequence - ANSWERctrl+shift+NShortcut to Create a new video track - ANSWERctrl+YShortcut to Smart Tool toggle - ANSWERshift+tabShortcut to Link Selection Toggle - ANSWERshift+LShortcut to Snap head frame to edit point - ANSWERctrl-dragShortcut to Snap tailframe to edit point - ANSWERctrl+alt-drag

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Shortcut to Enable/disable waveforms on all tracks - ANSWERalt-click waveformbuttonShortcut to Reduce the size of the waveform - ANSWERalt+ctrl+kShortcut to Enable/disable clip gain on all tracks - ANSWERalt-click Clip Gain intrack menuShortcut to Open Audio tool - ANSWERctrl+1Shortcut to Activate digital audio scrub - ANSWERshift-drag through thetimelineShortcut to Toggle Digital Audio Scrub on and off - ANSWERcaps lockShortcut to Adjust clip gain in 1dB increments - ANSWERclick mini fader >up/down arrow keysShortcut to Set clip gain to specific value - ANSWERclick mini fader > type thenumberShortcut to Reset level to 0 dB - ANSWERalt-click fader iconShortcut to Adjust gain in 1dB increments without opening the mini fader (affectsall segments on active tracks at the location of the playhead) - ANSWERshift+up/down arrow

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How can you remove a shot from the sequence and leave a gap (or filler)? -ANSWER1. Select Lift/Overwrite, the Red Arrow in the Smart Tool2. Click a Video Segment to select it3. While pressing the Command Key, drag the Segment to a new location.4. Release the SegmentWhat is this button? (film reel w line) - ANSWERAdd Edit Button-creates edit point called "match frame edit"; allows you to divide segments in thetimelineWhat is this button? (3 boxes with connectors) - ANSWERlink selection toggle; ifit is active, when you select a video segment, the system automatically selects itsaudio segments tooWhy is the yellow segment mode often well-suited for video and the red for audio?- ANSWERYellow Arrow--->Extract/Splice-In or Yellow Segment Mode is wellsuited for video because it allows you move a shot or series of shots from onelocation to another within the sequence. it makes space for the video wherever it'sdroppedRed Arrow---> Lift/Overwrite or Red Segment Mode is well-suited for audiobecause everything in the sequence stays locked in place while the segment movesto the new location.What is the danger of performing a Ripple Trim? - ANSWERIt may cause clips togo out of syncWhat are Sync Locks?How can you enable/disable them? - ANSWERlock the sync relationship

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