Video Editing Audio Editing and Mixing

Question 1

What does 'diegetic sound' mean in film and video?

Accepted Answer

Sound that originates from within the story world and is heard by characters

Answer

Diegetic sound comes from sources within the narrative world—such as dialogue or ambient noise—and can be heard by the characters.

Question 2

What is a 'J-cut' in video editing?

Accepted Answer

When the audio from the next clip starts before the video cut

Answer

A J-cut is when the audio of the next scene begins before the video cut, creating a smooth audio transition into the next scene.

Question 3

What unit is used to measure audio loudness in video post-production?

Accepted Answer

LUFS

Answer

LUFS (Loudness Units relative to Full Scale) is the standard unit for measuring integrated audio loudness in broadcast and streaming.

Question 4

What is the recommended integrated loudness target for most streaming platforms according to broadcast standards?

Accepted Answer

-14 LUFS

Answer

Most streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube normalize audio to approximately -14 LUFS integrated loudness.

Question 5

What does a 'compressor' do to an audio signal?

Accepted Answer

Reduces the dynamic range by attenuating loud signals above a threshold

Answer

A compressor reduces the volume of audio signals that exceed a set threshold, narrowing the dynamic range for more consistent levels.

Video Editing Practice Test