Deck 16: Editing

Question 1

A ________is any effect, such as a dissolve, a fade or wipe, that is created digitally, rather than mechanically

Answer 1

digital video effect

Question 2

A gradual change between black and a video image is a ______

Answer 2

fade

Question 3

On a nonlinear editing system, the portion of the graphical interface of a nonlinear editing system where the editor will position the program's video segments is called the

A) time code
B) continuity
C) slate
D) timeline

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The transition known as the ------------------------------- is an instantaneous switch from one shot to the next and is the most common transition

Question 5

What is the term for a jarring transition that is created when two shots are cut together that are too similar in size, angle, and subject matter?

A) lap cut
B) jump cut
C) parallel cut
D) cross cut

Question 6

What is the term for a continuous time-signal that assigns a unique address to each frame of the recording?

A) slate
B) commentary
C) picture ID
D) time code

Question 7

What is the term for ensuring that a seamless performance can be maintained throughout multiple takes?

A) cutaway
B) continuity
C) matching
D) time lapse

Question 8

In terms of editing, a video segment is known as a _____

Question 9

The transition known as the___________ is created by fading out one image as another fades in. It often indicates the passage of time

Question 10

What is the ratio of footage recorded to footage actually used in a program?

A) shooting ratio
B) usage ratio
C) video ratio
D) selection ratio

Question 11

___________is the copying or dubbing of segments from a master tape to another tape in sequential order

Question 12

A novel transition between two video images that can have many shapes is a __________

Question 13

What is term for cutting frames off shots to make them shorter?

A) cutting
B) trimming
C) adding
D) editing

Question 14

What is the process of viewing footage and writing down the scene/take numbers, the length of each shot, the time code, and descriptions of each shot?

A) visualizing
B) recording
C) logging
D) timing

Question 15

______is the process where video footage is stored on a computer hard drive and edited using editing software

Question 16

What is the definition of editing?

Question 17

What is meant by the term ""continuity""?

Question 18

If an object is traveling one direction (such as left to right) across the screen in a shot, why must it continue traveling the same direction (left to right) in subsequent shots?

Question 19

What type of shot is used to cover edits so viewers do not know an edit occurred?

A) master shot
B) cover up
C) dissolve
D) cutaway

Question 20

How can an editor increase tension?

A) slower cutting
B) longer dissolves
C) quicker cutting
D) more fades

Question 21

What is the name of the technique used when an editor ""loses time"" by omitting part of the action?

A) editors choice
B) cinematic time
C) flashback
D) pacing

Question 22

Commentary over video is known as ______________

Question 23

Masters or cover shots (long shots) of action are used in editing to show the

A) timeline
B) slate
C) overall view of the action
D) close-ups of important characters