Avid Media Composer Exam
Questions and Answers
In your own words describe why you would use the Transcode/Consolidate function on
clips in your project? - Answer-Transcoding is about changing the codec/ format of your
videos so they will work more efficiently in avid.
How can you load an entire Sequence into the Source Window of the Composer? -
Answer-Drag the Sequence's Icon to the Source Window
Which edit function is most similar to the Top and Tail functions in how they work? -
Answer-Extract
Which edit function is most similar to the Extend function in how it works? - Answer-Lift
What does the Clipboard Monitor contain? - Answer-All information copied in the OS
Tracks copied from a sequence
Text copied from the bin
Which best describes the Match Frame function? - Answer-Loads a clip from the
timeline into the source window
Which Timecode Format shows the timecode length of the entire sequence or clip? It
will not change if you move the position indicator or add in and out marks. - Answer-
Duration
What is a Split Edit and how can you create one? - Answer-A split edit is where the
audio comes in before the video or vice versa.
Which keyboard shortcuts will allow you to trim an edit point when in trim mode without
using the mouse? - Answer-J and L keys
I and O keys
M , . / keys
Which type of trimming is most likely to disrupt sync for other clips further down on the
timeline? - Answer-Ripple Trim
Which tool allows you to adjust audio frequencies on a clip on the timeline? - Answer-
Audio EQ
, Which tool allows you to apply clip gain, volume, and pan changes to clips or tracks? -
Answer-Audio Tool
Which tool allows you to view VU meters (audio levels) and to create Tone Media? -
Answer-Audio Tool
When listening to an audio change or effect in the Mixer or EQ tool which button do you
push to listen to the original audio without the effect? - Answer-Bypass
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
Questions and Answers
In your own words describe why you would use the Transcode/Consolidate function on
clips in your project? - Answer-Transcoding is about changing the codec/ format of your
videos so they will work more efficiently in avid.
How can you load an entire Sequence into the Source Window of the Composer? -
Answer-Drag the Sequence's Icon to the Source Window
Which edit function is most similar to the Top and Tail functions in how they work? -
Answer-Extract
Which edit function is most similar to the Extend function in how it works? - Answer-Lift
What does the Clipboard Monitor contain? - Answer-All information copied in the OS
Tracks copied from a sequence
Text copied from the bin
Which best describes the Match Frame function? - Answer-Loads a clip from the
timeline into the source window
Which Timecode Format shows the timecode length of the entire sequence or clip? It
will not change if you move the position indicator or add in and out marks. - Answer-
Duration
What is a Split Edit and how can you create one? - Answer-A split edit is where the
audio comes in before the video or vice versa.
Which keyboard shortcuts will allow you to trim an edit point when in trim mode without
using the mouse? - Answer-J and L keys
I and O keys
M , . / keys
Which type of trimming is most likely to disrupt sync for other clips further down on the
timeline? - Answer-Ripple Trim
Which tool allows you to adjust audio frequencies on a clip on the timeline? - Answer-
Audio EQ
, Which tool allows you to apply clip gain, volume, and pan changes to clips or tracks? -
Answer-Audio Tool
Which tool allows you to view VU meters (audio levels) and to create Tone Media? -
Answer-Audio Tool
When listening to an audio change or effect in the Mixer or EQ tool which button do you
push to listen to the original audio without the effect? - Answer-Bypass
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
