Video Editing Assessment 2

Question 1

What does the term 'B-roll' refer to in video editing?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental footage cut over the main shot

Answer

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'?

Accepted Answer

24 fps

Answer

24 fps is the traditional film standard that gives a cinematic motion feel.

Question 3

What is a J-cut in editing?

Accepted Answer

Audio from the next scene starts before the video cut

Answer

In a J-cut the incoming audio precedes the visual transition.

Question 4

What does 'rendering' mean in video editing?

Accepted Answer

Processing the timeline into a final playable video

Answer

Rendering converts the edited timeline and effects into a finished output file.

Question 5

Which color space is standard for most consumer HD video?

Accepted Answer

Rec. 709

Answer

Rec. 709 is the standard color space for HDTV and most HD video.

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