Non-Linear Video In Pro Tools Flashcards
What is the name of the connector on both the SYNC HD and SYNC I/O that is used to connect blackburst or house sync?
Video Ref.
What is the name of the connector on both the SYNC HD and SYNC I/O that would be used to distribute a common clock to multiple HD-Series audio interfaces?
Loop Sync.
List the commonly used timecode frame rates for each of the following: NTSC, PAL, Film?
NTSC: 23.976 FPS; 29.97 FPS; 29.97 FPS Drop; 30 FPS Drop.
PAL: 25 FPS.
Film: 24 FPS.
What are the differences between SYNC HD and SYNC I/O? (2)
SYNC HD supports Tri-level sync and provides HD reference rate options for syncing with HD video devices.
If using a serial cable longer than the standard 4m Macintosh serial cable to connect Pro Tools to a SYNC peripheral, what caution should be taken?
Make sure it supports hardware handshaking.
What is the only type of device that can be connected to the DigiSerial Port on a Pro Tools HD Core card?
A SYNC peripheral.
Upon launch, does Pro Tools HD software automatically recognise when a SYNC peripheral is connected to the DigiSerial port?
Yes.
When a SYNC peripheral is recognised, does Pro Tools automatically enable it?
Yes.
Where can the setup controls be found for a SYNC peripheral?
Setup > Peripherals > Synchronization.
What happens when ‘Auto Match Pull Factors’ is enabled in the Timecode Rate pop-up menu?
Pro Tools adjusts audio and video playback rates as needed to match any changes to the current session frame rate.
When do HD video reference rates become available in the Video Ref Format menu?
When the Clock Reference is set to Video Reference (HD).
What is required for Video Reference (HD)(Tri-level sync) to be available in the Clock Reference menu?
SYNC HD.
How can you snap a video clip’s sync point to the proper location? (3)
- Locate cursor to timecode number corresponding to sync point.
- Select Grabber tool.
- Ctrl+Shift+Click video clip.
In order to playback QuickTime video through a Canopus ADVC-100/110 FireWire video transcoder, how must the QuickTime video file be saved?
As QuickTime DV.
Are the video inputs and audio in/outputs of a Blackmagic Design DeckLink Extreme PCIe card supported by Pro Tools?
No.
Where can the latest listing of Pro Tools supported video hardware be found?
http://www.avid.com/support
When using a Blackmagic Design DeckLink Extreme PCIe video card or a Avid DNA video peripheral with Pro Tools, what should be done to ensure that Pro Tools and the video card are using the exact same clock reference?
Connect the Video Reference clock out from the SYNC peripheral to the Video Reference in on the Blackmagic Design card or the Avid DNA peripheral.
Does Pro Tools support the playback of HD QuickTime codec H.264?
Yes.
Does Pro Tools support the playback of HD QuickTime codec DVCPro 100?
Yes.
Does Pro Tools support the playback of HD QuickTime codec HDV?
Yes.
Are ABVB MFM files supported in Pro Tools?
No.
Is the Avid Mojo currently supported by Pro Tools?
Yes.
What is Pharoah Editorial’s Syncheck3 device used for?
Calculating the Video Sync Offset.
When changing the Session Start time, what happens to existing audio in your session when you choose the option ‘Maintain Relative Position’?
This option applies a global offset to all clips placed in the session. All clips will remain in the same position relative to the start of the session and to each other.
What Location options are available in the ‘Video Import Options’ window? (5)
Session start. Song start. Selection. Spot. Original time stamp (Avid video only).
What is the ‘Video Engine Rate’?
The number of frames displayed per second in grids, rulers, and counters.
What video output connectors are available on Mojo SDI? (2)
Composite Video Out.
S-Video Out.
