Freelance Editor/Compositor Qualification Quiz

A Ripple Edit and a Rolling Edit are not the same thing. A Ripple Edit is a type of edit in video editing where the duration of a clip is changed, causing subsequent clips to shift accordingly. On the other hand, a Rolling Edit is a type of edit where the position of an edit point is changed, without affecting the duration of the clips. Therefore, these two types of edits have different effects and are not interchangeable.

The correct answer is .bmp because it is not a standard video format extension. .mp4, .mov, .avi, and .wmv are all commonly used video format extensions, while .bmp is typically used for image files.

The correct answer is that the Source Window shows your footage, while the Monitor Window shows your current edit. This means that the Source Window displays the raw footage that you have imported into your editing software, allowing you to select and manipulate specific clips. On the other hand, the Monitor Window shows the current state of your edit, including any effects, transitions, or adjustments that you have made to the footage. It allows you to preview and fine-tune your edit before exporting the final video.

The resolution format 1280x720 is not considered Standard Definition because it falls under the category of High Definition (HD) resolution. Standard Definition typically refers to resolutions such as 720x480, 720x486, and 720x576, which have a lower pixel count and are commonly used for older television systems. 1280x720, on the other hand, is a common HD resolution known as 720p, which offers higher image quality and is widely used in modern displays and video playback.

The standard framerate for PAL is 25. PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is a television broadcasting system used in many countries. It has a higher resolution and a different framerate compared to the NTSC system used in North America. The PAL system operates at 25 frames per second, which provides smooth motion and is compatible with the power frequency of 50 Hz used in PAL countries.

The .xml file format would be used to transfer a project from Final Cut Pro 7 to Premiere CS5. XML (Extensible Markup Language) is a widely supported file format that allows for the exchange of structured data between different software applications. It provides a way to export project data, including timelines, clips, and metadata, in a format that can be easily imported into another editing software like Premiere CS5. This allows for seamless transfer and compatibility between the two editing platforms.

The .jpg format does not have an alpha channel. An alpha channel is used to store and display transparency information in an image. While formats like .tga, .tiff, .png, and others can support an alpha channel, the .jpg format does not have this capability. This means that .jpg images cannot have transparent backgrounds and will always display with a solid background color.

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The correct answer is Ctrl+Alt+G. This keyboard shortcut is used in After Effects on PC to open a footage's Interpret Footage dialogue. This dialogue allows users to modify the interpretation settings of a selected footage item, such as frame rate, pixel aspect ratio, and alpha channel.

The correct answer is "Travel Matte - Luma" because this composite mode uses the luminance values of the top layer to create transparency on the bottom layer. Since the greyscale footage is being used as an alpha channel, the luminance values will determine the transparency levels in Final Cut Pro 7.