Video Editing Assessment 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'aspect ratio' describe?
- The proportional relationship between width and height of the frame (Correct answer)
- The number of pixels per inch
- The frame rate of the video
- The audio sample rate
Correct answer: The proportional relationship between width and height of the frame
Aspect ratio is the ratio of a frame's width to its height, like 16:9.
Question 2: Which aspect ratio is standard for vertical mobile video on platforms like TikTok?
- 9:16 (Correct answer)
- 16:9
- 4:3
- 1:1
Correct answer: 9:16
9:16 is the vertical orientation optimized for full-screen mobile viewing.
Question 3: What is keyframing used for in video editing?
- Animating a property's value over time (Correct answer)
- Locking a clip in place
- Detecting scene cuts automatically
- Compressing the final file
Correct answer: Animating a property's value over time
Keyframes mark values at specific points so properties animate between them.
Question 4: What does 'white balance' correct in footage?
- The color temperature so whites appear neutral (Correct answer)
- The overall brightness
- The audio hiss
- The image sharpness
Correct answer: The color temperature so whites appear neutral
White balance adjusts color temperature so white objects look truly white.
Question 5: In a non-linear editor, what is the 'timeline'?
- The workspace where clips are arranged in sequence (Correct answer)
- The folder holding imported media
- The export settings panel
- The audio mixer
Correct answer: The workspace where clips are arranged in sequence
The timeline is where clips, audio, and effects are assembled in order.
Question 6: What is the main benefit of editing with proxy files?
- Smoother playback by using lower-resolution stand-ins (Correct answer)
- Higher final export quality
- Automatic color grading
- Built-in noise removal
Correct answer: Smoother playback by using lower-resolution stand-ins
Proxies are low-res copies that ease playback, swapped for originals at export.
Question 7: What does 'crossfade' typically do to audio between two clips?
- Gradually fades one out while fading the next in (Correct answer)
- Mutes both clips instantly
- Doubles the volume
- Reverses the audio
Correct answer: Gradually fades one out while fading the next in
A crossfade smoothly transitions audio by overlapping a fade-out and fade-in.
Video Editing Assessment 3
What does 'aspect ratio' describe?