Final Cut Lesson 7: Customizing Final Cut Pro

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    In what menu can you choose User Preferences?

    • From the Final Cut Pro menu
    • From the Sequence menu
    • From the Timeline
    • From the Viewer
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Final Cut Lesson 7: Customizing Final Cut Pro - Quiz
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This quiz covers material in Lesson 7 of the Final Cut Pro book. Please remember that some questions have more than one answer.

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  • 2. 

    What is saved in the Autosave Vault?

    • Backup copies of your captures video clips.

    • Backup copies of your keyboard layout.

    • Backup copies of your project file.

    • Backup copies of your images and audio files.

    Correct Answer
    A. Backup copies of your project file.
    Explanation
    The Autosave Vault is where backup copies of your project file are saved. This feature ensures that you have a safety net in case of any accidental loss or corruption of your project file. By regularly saving backup copies, you can easily recover your work and continue from where you left off without any major setbacks.

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  • 3. 

    Where are all customized layouts saved on your computer?

    • They are saved at Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Final Cut Pro User Data

    • They are saved at Users/[user name]/Final Cut Pro User Data

    • They are saved on the desktop

    • They are saved in the Dock

    Correct Answer
    A. They are saved at Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Final Cut Pro User Data
    Explanation
    Customized layouts in Final Cut Pro are saved at Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Final Cut Pro User Data.

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  • 4. 

    What determines whether a clip is a master clip in Final Cut Pro?

    • A clip is a master clip if it represents the latest use of that clip in the project.

    • A clip is a master clip if it has been designated so using Command-M in the project.

    • A clip is a master clip if it has been designated so using Control-M in the project.

    • A clip is a master clip if it represents the first use of that clip in the project.

    Correct Answer
    A. A clip is a master clip if it represents the first use of that clip in the project.
    Explanation
    A clip is considered a master clip in Final Cut Pro if it represents the first use of that clip in the project. This means that when the clip is first imported or added to the project timeline, it is designated as a master clip. This distinction is important because any changes made to the master clip, such as effects or edits, will automatically be applied to all instances of that clip throughout the project.

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  • 5. 

    How do you find a matching frame to a sequence clip?

    • Position the playhead over the frame of the sequence clip, and press F.

    • Position the playhead over the frame of the sequence clip, and press S.

    • Position the playhead over the frame of the clip in the viewer, and press F.

    • Position the playhead over the frame of the clip in the canvas, and press C.

    Correct Answer
    A. Position the playhead over the frame of the sequence clip, and press F.
    Explanation
    To find a matching frame to a sequence clip, you need to position the playhead over the frame of the sequence clip and press F. This action will allow you to match the frame in the sequence clip and view it in the desired context.

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  • 6. 

    How do you sort by a column other than the Name column?

    • Click a column heading.

    • Choose Final Cut > Sort Column

    • Choose Browser > Sort Column

    • Choose Window > Sort Column

    Correct Answer
    A. Click a column heading.
    Explanation
    To sort by a column other than the Name column, you need to click on the column heading. This action will arrange the data in ascending or descending order based on the values in that specific column.

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  • 7. 

    What does it mean when a clip has a red slash through the clip icon?

    • The clip has received a "final cut"

    • The clip is offline

    • The clip is broken

    • The clip is disconnected from its media file

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. The clip is offline
    A. The clip is disconnected from its media file
    Explanation
    When a clip has a red slash through the clip icon, it means that the clip is offline and disconnected from its media file. This could happen if the media file has been moved or deleted, causing the clip to lose its connection to the original source. As a result, the clip cannot be played or used until it is reconnected to the media file.

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  • 8. 

    How do you show a column that you don't currently see in the Browser?

    • You cannot show something you cannot see.

    • Control-click a column heading and choose Show [column] from the shortcut menu.

    • Right-click a column heading and choose Show [column] from the shortcut menu.

    • Command-click a column heading and choose Show [column] from the shortcut menu.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Control-click a column heading and choose Show [column] from the shortcut menu.
    A. Right-click a column heading and choose Show [column] from the shortcut menu.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is to control-click or right-click a column heading and choose "Show [column]" from the shortcut menu. This allows the user to access a menu that provides the option to display a column that is currently not visible in the Browser.

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  • 9. 

    How do you search for a clip in the Browser using specific criteria?

    • Select the Browser window and press Control-F to open the Find window, and choose specific search criteria.

    • Select the Timeline and press Command-F to open the Find window, and choose specific search criteria.

    • Select the Browser window and press Command-F to open the Find window, and choose specific search criteria.

    • Select the Browser window and press Shift-F to open the Find window, and choose specific search criteria.

    Correct Answer
    A. Select the Browser window and press Command-F to open the Find window, and choose specific search criteria.
    Explanation
    To search for a clip in the Browser using specific criteria, you need to select the Browser window and press Command-F. This will open the Find window where you can choose the specific search criteria. This allows you to easily locate and filter clips based on your desired criteria in the Browser.

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  • 10. 

    Where can you choose new interface buttons?

    • The Interface Buttons menu

    • From the Button List window

    • From the Keyboard Layout window

    • From the Interface menu

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. From the Button List window
    A. From the Keyboard Layout window
    Explanation
    The correct answer is From the Button List window and From the Keyboard Layout window because these are the specific locations where users can select new interface buttons. The Interface Buttons menu and the Interface menu may provide options related to interface buttons, but they do not directly allow users to choose new buttons.

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  • 11. 

    How do you make changes to an existing sequence?

    • It is impossible!

    • Choose Sequence > Sequence Settings

    • Select the sequence in the Browser and press Command-0 to open the Sequence Settings window.

    • Make the sequence active in the Timeline and press Command-0 to open the Sequence Settings window.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Choose Sequence > Sequence Settings
    A. Select the sequence in the Browser and press Command-0 to open the Sequence Settings window.
    A. Make the sequence active in the Timeline and press Command-0 to open the Sequence Settings window.
    Explanation
    To make changes to an existing sequence, you can choose "Sequence > Sequence Settings" or select the sequence in the Browser and press Command-0 to open the Sequence Settings window. Alternatively, you can make the sequence active in the Timeline and press Command-0 to open the Sequence Settings window.

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  • 12. 

    How can you look at detailed information about a single clip or item?

    • Select the clip, and press Command-9 to open the Item Properties window.

    • Control-click the clip and choose Item Properties from the shortcut menu

    • Right-click the clip and choose Item Properties from the shortcut menu

    • Choose Edit > Item Properties

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Select the clip, and press Command-9 to open the Item Properties window.
    A. Control-click the clip and choose Item Properties from the shortcut menu
    A. Right-click the clip and choose Item Properties from the shortcut menu
    A. Choose Edit > Item Properties
    Explanation
    To look at detailed information about a single clip or item, you can either select the clip and press Command-9 to open the Item Properties window, or you can control-click the clip and choose Item Properties from the shortcut menu. Alternatively, you can right-click the clip and choose Item Properties from the shortcut menu, or choose Edit > Item Properties. These options provide different ways to access the Item Properties and view detailed information about the selected clip or item.

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