Questions and Verified Answers 2026 Update
What happens when I clone a sequence from one bin to another? -Correct Answer ✔-
Changes made to the clone are made to the original sequence
What function divides portions of a master clip into shorter clips? -Correct Answer ✔-
Subclip
What does the consolidate function do? -Correct Answer ✔-Copies media files without
re-encoding the media.
What does the transcode function do? -Correct Answer ✔-Converts the media
What is considered an AVID codec? -Correct Answer ✔-DNxHD 36
What are the methods that can be used to sync clips? -Correct Answer ✔-In and Out
Points, Waveform Analysis, Source Timecode, Auxiliary Timecode
What happens when I enable the Media Folder View button? -Correct Answer ✔-I 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. -Correct Answer ✔-False
What are camera natives? -Correct Answer ✔-The 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? -Correct
Answer ✔-Add 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. -
Correct Answer ✔-False
What are the common uses for markers? -Correct Answer ✔-- 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?
-Correct Answer ✔-Active Palette
What happens if I don't use marks in my timeline? -Correct Answer ✔-The 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. -
Correct Answer ✔-True
How do I create a new sequence using selected segments in my current space? -Correct
Answer ✔-Right click in the timeline and choose "create sequence based on selection"
What is a radio edit? -Correct Answer ✔-Turn off video, listen to audio as if it were for
radio.
How do you trim "on the fly"? -Correct Answer ✔-Use 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? -
Correct Answer ✔-8
While in trim mode, I would like to add 4 frames to the B side of my edit. How can I
accomplish this? -Correct Answer ✔-Type +4
True or False: Slipping changes the position of a shot in your sequence. -Correct Answer
✔-False
AVID allows you to raise or lower the bass, midrange, and treble frequencies of an audio
clip using what? -Correct Answer ✔-The Audio Equalizer Tool
Volume animation in Media Composer utilizes what to ramp volume up or down within
a segment? -Correct Answer ✔-Keyframes
What are redundant keyframes? -Correct Answer ✔-Keyframes on parameters where no
change is taking place
What are the 4 different keyframe interpolations? -Correct Answer ✔-Spline, Shelf,
Linear, Bezier