AVID MEDIA COMPOSER 101 CERTIFICATION EXAM
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Where must the Avid MediaFiles folder be located in order for your imported media
to be accessible in Avid? - ANSWER: Private Folder
The Avid MediaFiles folder must always be on the Root Level or Top Level of your
Hard Drive. If it is not there when you open Media Composer a new one will be
created.
Where are bins and other project files saved if you choose the External option in the
Select Project Window? - ANSWER: Private Folder
The Select Project Window has 3 options: Private, Shared, and External. Private and
Shared are always set to the User Documents and User Shared folders. External
allows you to choose any location with the Folder Navigation button.
Name the four principal windows of the Media Composer interface and describe the
basic function of each one in your own words. - ANSWER: Source Window
Bin
Time Line
Composer
What is a bin? How is it used in Media Composer? - ANSWER: A bin helps an editor
organize his footage. You can add new bins by clicking right and click add new bin.
The editor is then able to title it whatever they want, thus helping them keep track
of their files.
Name and describe briefly each of the 3 bin views. (If you don't remember the exact
name then give a general description.) - ANSWER: One view allows you to see the
images in full view. You can even enlarge the screen if you'd like. Another allows the
editor to see them as files, or you can add comments to the bins so you know exactly
where your footage is.
Why would you use Linking to bring media into your bins? - ANSWER: Linking your
media keeps the footage on the server as well as avid composer. It makes it easier to
save your footage.
Why would you use Importing to bring media into your bins? - ANSWER: Importing is
the actual process that allows the editor to import the media to their bins- the
purpose is to keep everything organized to make the editing process a lot easier. By
importing, it makes it easier to know your files have been transferred safely.
, Which keyboard short cut(s) allow you to change the representative frame of
thumbnails in the Frame bin view? (choose all that apply) - ANSWER: Space Bar
Correct! This plays the clip in the thumbnail allowing you to adjust the initial frame.
You can also use 1, 2, 3, and 4 to jump frame by frame.
1, 2, 3 and 4
These short cuts will change the current frame by 1 frame forward or backward or
1/3 of a second forward or backward.
Where can you find Settings that you can customize like auto save frequency and the
look of your interface? - ANSWER: Project Window>Settings Panel
Which editing command will edit new media onto the timeline from the source
window replacing the original media at that location and moving nothing else on the
timeline? - ANSWER: Overwrite
Which editing command will make a cut in the timeline and push media at that
location further down while inserting new media from the source window? -
ANSWER: Splice-in
Which function will always leave a gap on the timeline in the place of a marked clip
when you remove it? - ANSWER: Extract
In your own words describe what the Source Record Toggle button does and how it
might be useful. (Reminder: It's the button that turns Green when it is activated) -
ANSWER: Source Record Toggle shifts the timeline from showing your sequence to
displaying what is in the source window.
By default what determines the placement or location of an edit of new media from
the source window to the timeline? - ANSWER: Mouse Cursor, Smart Tool, Position
Indicator
With all buttons in the Smart Tool active what determines the active tool on the
timeline? - ANSWER: Position of cursor
Which of the following is a good way to ensure that your audio and video do not go
out of sync instead of using sync locks? - ANSWER: Editing with only 1 active track at
a time
How do you increase or decrease the apparent size of waveforms? (All keyboard
shortcuts are for MAC OS) - ANSWER: Cmnd Opt L and Cmnd Opt K
Which button is the most efficient way to hear only one specific track of audio that
you choose? - ANSWER: Solo
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM ALL 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
Where must the Avid MediaFiles folder be located in order for your imported media
to be accessible in Avid? - ANSWER: Private Folder
The Avid MediaFiles folder must always be on the Root Level or Top Level of your
Hard Drive. If it is not there when you open Media Composer a new one will be
created.
Where are bins and other project files saved if you choose the External option in the
Select Project Window? - ANSWER: Private Folder
The Select Project Window has 3 options: Private, Shared, and External. Private and
Shared are always set to the User Documents and User Shared folders. External
allows you to choose any location with the Folder Navigation button.
Name the four principal windows of the Media Composer interface and describe the
basic function of each one in your own words. - ANSWER: Source Window
Bin
Time Line
Composer
What is a bin? How is it used in Media Composer? - ANSWER: A bin helps an editor
organize his footage. You can add new bins by clicking right and click add new bin.
The editor is then able to title it whatever they want, thus helping them keep track
of their files.
Name and describe briefly each of the 3 bin views. (If you don't remember the exact
name then give a general description.) - ANSWER: One view allows you to see the
images in full view. You can even enlarge the screen if you'd like. Another allows the
editor to see them as files, or you can add comments to the bins so you know exactly
where your footage is.
Why would you use Linking to bring media into your bins? - ANSWER: Linking your
media keeps the footage on the server as well as avid composer. It makes it easier to
save your footage.
Why would you use Importing to bring media into your bins? - ANSWER: Importing is
the actual process that allows the editor to import the media to their bins- the
purpose is to keep everything organized to make the editing process a lot easier. By
importing, it makes it easier to know your files have been transferred safely.
, Which keyboard short cut(s) allow you to change the representative frame of
thumbnails in the Frame bin view? (choose all that apply) - ANSWER: Space Bar
Correct! This plays the clip in the thumbnail allowing you to adjust the initial frame.
You can also use 1, 2, 3, and 4 to jump frame by frame.
1, 2, 3 and 4
These short cuts will change the current frame by 1 frame forward or backward or
1/3 of a second forward or backward.
Where can you find Settings that you can customize like auto save frequency and the
look of your interface? - ANSWER: Project Window>Settings Panel
Which editing command will edit new media onto the timeline from the source
window replacing the original media at that location and moving nothing else on the
timeline? - ANSWER: Overwrite
Which editing command will make a cut in the timeline and push media at that
location further down while inserting new media from the source window? -
ANSWER: Splice-in
Which function will always leave a gap on the timeline in the place of a marked clip
when you remove it? - ANSWER: Extract
In your own words describe what the Source Record Toggle button does and how it
might be useful. (Reminder: It's the button that turns Green when it is activated) -
ANSWER: Source Record Toggle shifts the timeline from showing your sequence to
displaying what is in the source window.
By default what determines the placement or location of an edit of new media from
the source window to the timeline? - ANSWER: Mouse Cursor, Smart Tool, Position
Indicator
With all buttons in the Smart Tool active what determines the active tool on the
timeline? - ANSWER: Position of cursor
Which of the following is a good way to ensure that your audio and video do not go
out of sync instead of using sync locks? - ANSWER: Editing with only 1 active track at
a time
How do you increase or decrease the apparent size of waveforms? (All keyboard
shortcuts are for MAC OS) - ANSWER: Cmnd Opt L and Cmnd Opt K
Which button is the most efficient way to hear only one specific track of audio that
you choose? - ANSWER: Solo
