Video Editing Assessment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the term 'B-roll' refer to in video editing?
- Supplemental footage cut over the main shot (Correct answer)
- The primary interview footage
- A backup audio track
- The color grading layer
Correct answer: Supplemental footage cut over the main shot
B-roll is secondary footage that adds context or covers cuts in the main A-roll.
Question 2: Which frame rate is most commonly associated with a cinematic 'film look'?
- 24 fps (Correct answer)
- 30 fps
- 60 fps
- 120 fps
Correct answer: 24 fps
24 fps is the traditional film standard that gives a cinematic motion feel.
Question 3: What is a J-cut in editing?
- Audio from the next scene starts before the video cut (Correct answer)
- Video from the next scene starts before the audio
- A hard cut with no transition
- A cut that removes a jump in motion
Correct answer: Audio from the next scene starts before the video cut
In a J-cut the incoming audio precedes the visual transition.
Question 4: What does 'rendering' mean in video editing?
- Processing the timeline into a final playable video (Correct answer)
- Importing raw clips
- Adjusting audio levels
- Adding subtitles
Correct answer: Processing the timeline into a final playable video
Rendering converts the edited timeline and effects into a finished output file.
Question 5: Which color space is standard for most consumer HD video?
- Rec. 709 (Correct answer)
- Rec. 2020
- Adobe RGB
- CMYK
Correct answer: Rec. 709
Rec. 709 is the standard color space for HDTV and most HD video.
Question 6: What is the purpose of a 'lower third' in a video?
- Display text like names or titles near the bottom of the screen (Correct answer)
- Reduce the bottom third of the frame's brightness
- Crop the lower portion of footage
- Add a watermark in the corner
Correct answer: Display text like names or titles near the bottom of the screen
A lower third is an overlay graphic showing names, titles, or information.
Question 7: Which file format is a widely used container for delivering finished video?
- MP4 (Correct answer)
- PSD
- WAV
- SVG
Correct answer: MP4
MP4 is a common container format for exporting and sharing video.
Video Editing Assessment 2
What does the term 'B-roll' refer to in video editing?