AVID Media Composer 101 Certification Exam/233
Questions and Answers / 233 pages.
Where does Media Composer store the project files for private projects? - -in the logged
on OS users' Documents folder
-Which button in the Select Project dialog box is used to navigate to the location of an
external project? - -The Folder Browse button
-Name the four principal windows of the Avid interface - -Composer window, Timeline,
Project Window, Bin window
-Which window serves as the central hub of your project? - -project window
-What is a bin? - -A bin is a container file that holds the assets in your project,
including audio and video master clips, subclass, sequences, titles, effects, graphics, etc.
-How do you combine one open bin with another open bin? - -Click the tab at the top of
the tool window and drag it on top of the window with which you want to combine it
-What are the two ways to create your own User Profile? - -"settings" > "user profile" >
"create user profile" > type a name in
Launch media composer and when the select project screen appears, click "user profile
menu" and select "Create user profile" and enter name.
-How can you save changes to a Workspace? - -windows > workspaces > save current
-Which setting allows you to change the look of your interface? - -project window >
settings tab > interface setting >
-What is saved during an Autosave? - -bins
,-Shortcut to Activate the Project window - -Ctrl+9
-Shortcut to Step backward eight frames/ten frames - -1
-Shortcut to Step forward eight frames/ten frames - -2
-Shortcut to Step backward one frame - -3, left arrow
-Shortcut to Step forward one frame - -4, right arrow
-Shortcut to Play forward - -5, space bar
-Shortcut to Jump to first frame - -Home
-Shortcut to Jump to last frame - -end
-Shortcut to Enlarge height of timeline tracks, change the size of clip frames in a bin,
and change the zoom factor of the Source, Record, and Effects monitor - -Ctrl+L
-Shortcut to Reduce height of Timeline tracks - -Ctrl+K
-Shortcut to Save - -ctrl+s
-Shortcut to quit application - -ctrl+q
-What is the difference between linking and importing media? - -Linking--connects
media file to project in AVID; does not move or copy file
importing--copying media to predefined location and converts it to AVID media at the
same time; brand new file separate from original
, -True or false: When linking media, you can remove the original source drive camera
card containing the media and your media will remain online. - -false
-Where can you get additional AMA plug-ins? - -Marketplace menu > AMA plugins
-You are going to drag clips from the desktop to a Media Composer bin, and want to
link the clips, rather than import. Which modifier key must you press to do this? - -alt
(opt on Mac)+drag clips from desktop to open bin
-Name two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor. - -double-click it in the bin OR
drag clip(s) from the bin
-What function is associated with the space bar by default? - -play/pause
-What is the value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback? - -What is the value of
using the J-K-L keys to control playback?
offer refined playback speed; efficiency for editing (J-backward, K-stop, L-forward;
clicking J or L more than once will speed up in whatever direction)
-Name the default keys for making IN and OUT marks. - -mark IN - E, I
mark OUT - R, O
-How can you save your work? - -Single bin: Select bin > Ctrl+S
All bins: Project window or Ctrl+9 > Ctrl+S
or File > Save All
-Shortcut to Create a new bin - -ctrl+N
-shortcut to shuttle - -JKL keys
-Shortcut to Select all (clips) - -ctrl+A
Questions and Answers / 233 pages.
Where does Media Composer store the project files for private projects? - -in the logged
on OS users' Documents folder
-Which button in the Select Project dialog box is used to navigate to the location of an
external project? - -The Folder Browse button
-Name the four principal windows of the Avid interface - -Composer window, Timeline,
Project Window, Bin window
-Which window serves as the central hub of your project? - -project window
-What is a bin? - -A bin is a container file that holds the assets in your project,
including audio and video master clips, subclass, sequences, titles, effects, graphics, etc.
-How do you combine one open bin with another open bin? - -Click the tab at the top of
the tool window and drag it on top of the window with which you want to combine it
-What are the two ways to create your own User Profile? - -"settings" > "user profile" >
"create user profile" > type a name in
Launch media composer and when the select project screen appears, click "user profile
menu" and select "Create user profile" and enter name.
-How can you save changes to a Workspace? - -windows > workspaces > save current
-Which setting allows you to change the look of your interface? - -project window >
settings tab > interface setting >
-What is saved during an Autosave? - -bins
,-Shortcut to Activate the Project window - -Ctrl+9
-Shortcut to Step backward eight frames/ten frames - -1
-Shortcut to Step forward eight frames/ten frames - -2
-Shortcut to Step backward one frame - -3, left arrow
-Shortcut to Step forward one frame - -4, right arrow
-Shortcut to Play forward - -5, space bar
-Shortcut to Jump to first frame - -Home
-Shortcut to Jump to last frame - -end
-Shortcut to Enlarge height of timeline tracks, change the size of clip frames in a bin,
and change the zoom factor of the Source, Record, and Effects monitor - -Ctrl+L
-Shortcut to Reduce height of Timeline tracks - -Ctrl+K
-Shortcut to Save - -ctrl+s
-Shortcut to quit application - -ctrl+q
-What is the difference between linking and importing media? - -Linking--connects
media file to project in AVID; does not move or copy file
importing--copying media to predefined location and converts it to AVID media at the
same time; brand new file separate from original
, -True or false: When linking media, you can remove the original source drive camera
card containing the media and your media will remain online. - -false
-Where can you get additional AMA plug-ins? - -Marketplace menu > AMA plugins
-You are going to drag clips from the desktop to a Media Composer bin, and want to
link the clips, rather than import. Which modifier key must you press to do this? - -alt
(opt on Mac)+drag clips from desktop to open bin
-Name two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor. - -double-click it in the bin OR
drag clip(s) from the bin
-What function is associated with the space bar by default? - -play/pause
-What is the value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback? - -What is the value of
using the J-K-L keys to control playback?
offer refined playback speed; efficiency for editing (J-backward, K-stop, L-forward;
clicking J or L more than once will speed up in whatever direction)
-Name the default keys for making IN and OUT marks. - -mark IN - E, I
mark OUT - R, O
-How can you save your work? - -Single bin: Select bin > Ctrl+S
All bins: Project window or Ctrl+9 > Ctrl+S
or File > Save All
-Shortcut to Create a new bin - -ctrl+N
-shortcut to shuttle - -JKL keys
-Shortcut to Select all (clips) - -ctrl+A
