Question 1

Many of the basic editing techniques used in video are applicable to audio.

Accepted Answer

Both video and audio editing share fundamental techniques such as cutting, fading, layering, and adjusting levels, which are essential for creating a polished final product.

Question 2

In the early days of motion pictures, editing was performed by physically cutting and rearranging and splicing segments of film.

Accepted Answer

Editing in the early days of cinema involved physically cutting the film strips and then splicing them back together in the desired sequence to create the final movie.

Question 3

A talking head is the term used for any person that appears on camera for a seemingly long and uninterrupted period of time.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

When importing music and sound effects into an editing project, you should use uncompressed file formats whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

Uncompressed file formats like WAV or AIFF provide higher quality audio because they retain all the data from the original recording, which is crucial for professional editing and mixing.

Question 5

Converting imported footage to an intermediate format, such as DNxHD, will increase the likelihood of playback and rendering artifacts during editing.

Accepted Answer

Converting imported footage to an intermediate format like DNxHD actually improves playback and rendering performance, and reduces the likelihood of artifacts, because these codecs are optimized for editing.

Question 6

Adobe Premier, Avid Media Composer, and Apple Final Cut Pro are a few examples of professional _____________ programs.
A) cuts-only editing
B) machine-to-machine
C) nonlinear editing
D) sound editing

Accepted Answer

Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, and Apple Final Cut Pro are examples of nonlinear editing programs, which allow for random access to any video frame and facilitate complex editing tasks.

Question 7

A ___________ is a device that allows on-camera talent to read a script while looking directly at the camera.
A) monitor
B) projector
C) teleprompter
D) viewfinder

Accepted Answer

A teleprompter is a device that displays text for a person to read while looking directly into the camera lens, making it appear as though they are speaking spontaneously rather than reading from a script.

Question 8

A __________ is a short segment of a longer interview or speech that is inserted into a video program or news package.
A) blurb
B) clip
C) scene
D) sound bite

Accepted Answer

A sound bite is a short segment taken from a longer interview or speech, often used in news programs to highlight a key point or statement.

Question 9

A ____________ is a narrative device used to describe an audio segment that's recorded off-camera without synchronized video.
A) B-Roll
B) natural sound
C) sound bite
D) voiceover

Accepted Answer

A voiceover is a production technique where a voice—that is not part of the narrative—is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations. It's often used to provide narration or to give background information, and it's recorded off-camera without synchronized video.

Question 10

_____________ is the term used for video source material that's used to fill holes in a video timeline or provide visual support for the aural narrative.
A) B-Roll
B) natural sound
C) sound bite
D) voiceover

Accepted Answer

B-Roll is the correct term for video source material that is used to supplement the primary footage in a video production. It helps to add depth to the story, cover cuts, and provide visual interest.

Question 11

_____________ is a term used to describe a wide range of practices and techniques that editors use to achieve smooth and natural transitions from shot to shot over time.
A) keyframe animation
B) continuity editing
C) linear editing
D) nondestructive editing

Accepted Answer

Continuity editing refers to the practice of arranging shots in a sequence in such a way that the narrative flows smoothly and cohesively, maintaining a sense of uninterrupted time and space. This technique is used to ensure that the story progresses in a way that is logical and easy for the audience to follow, avoiding jarring or confusing transitions.

Question 12

__________ are the raw project assets (video or audio streams) that are created or acquired prior to the start of an editing session.
A) media files
B) pointer files
C) project files
D) scratch disks

Accepted Answer

Media files are the raw project assets, such as video or audio streams, that are created or acquired before editing begins. They serve as the primary source material for an editing session.

Question 13

___________ is an NLE background process that occurs when certain types of edits are performed, such as the creation of a transition, effect, filter, title, or multilayer composite.
A) capturing
B) clipping
C) mixing
D) rendering

Accepted Answer

Rendering is the process that occurs in non-linear editing (NLE) systems when edits that require additional processing, such as transitions, effects, filters, titles, or multilayer composites, are applied. This process generates a final output that incorporates all these elements into a seamless video sequence.

Question 14

Which of the following terms refers to a type of edit that occurs by staggering the beginning or end of a video clip with the corresponding audio clip?
A) continuity editing
B) linear editing
C) nonlinear editing
D) split edit

Accepted Answer

A split edit, also known as a J-cut or L-cut, is a technique where the audio and video transitions do not occur simultaneously. The audio may lead into the next scene before the video cuts (J-cut) or continue from the previous scene after the video has cut (L-cut), creating a smoother and more engaging narrative flow.

Question 15

_____________ is the process of combining two or more video tracks together to form a new holistic image or visual effect.
A) compositing
B) continuity editing
C) dissolving
D) merging

Accepted Answer

Compositing is the correct term for the process of combining two or more video tracks together to create a new, unified image or visual effect. This technique is widely used in film and video production to create scenes that would be impossible to capture on camera directly.

Question 16

___________ is the audio version of compositing-the act of combining multiple audio sources in editing.
A) cutting
B) fading
C) keying
D) mixing

Accepted Answer

Mixing is the correct term for the process of combining multiple audio sources in editing, similar to how compositing combines visual elements.

Question 17

The ___________ is a virtual interface component in NLE software that identifies your position within a time-based clip or edited sequence.
A) bin
B) IN point
C) playhead
D) VU meter

Accepted Answer

The playhead is the component in Non-Linear Editing (NLE) software that indicates your current position within a time-based clip or edited sequence.

Question 18

A linear horizontal region in the timeline sequence used for arranging audio and video clips is called a ___________.
A) bin
B) marker
C) track
D) transition

Accepted Answer

A track is a linear horizontal region in the timeline sequence used for arranging audio and video clips in video editing software.

Question 19

A _______________ is a common type of television graphic used to identify the name of the person appearing on screen.
A) bug
B) crawl
C) lower third
D) scroll

Accepted Answer

A lower third is a graphic overlay placed in the lower area of the screen, often used in television news and documentaries to display contextual information, such as the name and title of a person speaking on screen.

Question 20

The act of listening to the audio portion of a clip as you move the playhead back and forth at various speeds within the timeline is called ___________.
A) compositing
B) keying
C) mixing
D) scrubbing

Accepted Answer

Scrubbing is the correct term for moving the playhead back and forth along the timeline to listen to the audio portion of a clip at various speeds, often used in video editing to find specific points in the audio.

Quiz 14: Time-Based Editing

Many of the basic editing techniques used in video are applicable to audio.

In the early days of motion pictures, editing was performed by physically cutting and rearranging and splicing segments of film.

A talking head is the term used for any person that appears on camera for a seemingly long and uninterrupted period of time.

When importing music and sound effects into an editing project, you should use uncompressed file formats whenever possible.

Converting imported footage to an intermediate format, such as DNxHD, will increase the likelihood of playback and rendering artifacts during editing.

Adobe Premier, Avid Media Composer, and Apple Final Cut Pro are a few examples of professional _____________ programs.

A ___________ is a device that allows on-camera talent to read a script while looking directly at the camera.

A __________ is a short segment of a longer interview or speech that is inserted into a video program or news package.

A ____________ is a narrative device used to describe an audio segment that's recorded off-camera without synchronized video.

_____________ is the term used for video source material that's used to fill holes in a video timeline or provide visual support for the aural narrative.

_____________ is a term used to describe a wide range of practices and techniques that editors use to achieve smooth and natural transitions from shot to shot over time.

__________ are the raw project assets (video or audio streams) that are created or acquired prior to the start of an editing session.

___________ is an NLE background process that occurs when certain types of edits are performed, such as the creation of a transition, effect, filter, title, or multilayer composite.

Which of the following terms refers to a type of edit that occurs by staggering the beginning or end of a video clip with the corresponding audio clip?

_____________ is the process of combining two or more video tracks together to form a new holistic image or visual effect.

___________ is the audio version of compositing-the act of combining multiple audio sources in editing.

The ___________ is a virtual interface component in NLE software that identifies your position within a time-based clip or edited sequence.

A linear horizontal region in the timeline sequence used for arranging audio and video clips is called a ___________.

A _______________ is a common type of television graphic used to identify the name of the person appearing on screen.

The act of listening to the audio portion of a clip as you move the playhead back and forth at various speeds within the timeline is called ___________.