Deck 19: Postproduction Editing: How It Works

Question 1

What is a window dub?

A) a video recording that displays the station logo in each frame
B) a video recording with each frame displaying its time code number
C) a copy of a news feature showing the box over the news anchor's shoulder
D) a special that is inserted while dubbing the original recording for adding effects
E) a series of frames that reveal a moving event though a windowbox cutout

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What is the difference between capturing and exporting?

A) capture is nonlinear, while export is linear
B) capture is part of the export process
C) capture is acquiring images, while export puts images on a hard drive
D) capture is done before editing, while export is done after
E) capture is done after editing, while export is done before

Answer 2

D

Question 3

What is the most accurate way to match video to an existing audio track?

A) assemble edit
B) mark edit-in and edit-out points while listening to the audio track
C) use time code
D) use the pulse-count system
E) apply the PAL system

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What does audio transcription refer to?

A) reading the script aloud to get a feel for the best edit points
B) changing analog audio into digital audio
C) writing down each spoken word on the sound track
D) translating sound effects into words
E) copying an audio track from an analog tape to a hard drive

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of assemble editing over insert editing?

A) it does not change the control track on the source tape
B) it does not require the prior laying of a control track on the edit master tape
C) it allows video track-only editing
D) it costs less
E) it stabilizes the edits

Question 6

What is the difference between linear and nonlinear editing?

A) nonlinear editing does not use time code, while linear editing does.
B) nonlinear editing allows random access, while linear editing does not
C) nonlinear editing does not use a computer interface, while linear editing does
D) nonlinear editing includes audio-editing capabilities, while linear editing does not
E) nonlinear editing is used exclusively for on-line editing, while linear editing is used exclusively for off-line editing

Question 7

The vector column in a VR log will help you:

A) spot the major vector direction within a shot
B) spot the only the motion direction within a shot
C) time the shot
D) with the logging
E) sync the audio with the video

Question 8

Why must you use the insert edit mode when adding video to an existing audio track in analog editing?

A) it is faster and more accurate
B) the assemble mode is less accurate
C) the assemble mode needs time code
D) the insert mode is more stable than the assemble mode
E) you can edit the video and audio tracks independently

Question 9

What is on-line editing?

A) editing that will produce the final edit master
B) paper-and-pencil editing
C) insert editing, then assemble editing
D) editing that will produce a rough cut
E) editing performed on a timeline

Question 10

What is the least obtrusive transition?

A) a dissolve
B) a wipe
C) a DVE
D) a cut
E) a superimposition