Non-Linear Video In Pro Tools Flashcards

1
Q

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?

A

Video Ref.

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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?

A

Loop Sync.

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3
Q

List the commonly used timecode frame rates for each of the following: NTSC, PAL, Film?

A

NTSC: 23.976 FPS; 29.97 FPS; 29.97 FPS Drop; 30 FPS Drop.
PAL: 25 FPS.
Film: 24 FPS.

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4
Q

What are the differences between SYNC HD and SYNC I/O? (2)

A

SYNC HD supports Tri-level sync and provides HD reference rate options for syncing with HD video devices.

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5
Q

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?

A

Make sure it supports hardware handshaking.

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6
Q

What is the only type of device that can be connected to the DigiSerial Port on a Pro Tools HD Core card?

A

A SYNC peripheral.

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7
Q

Upon launch, does Pro Tools HD software automatically recognise when a SYNC peripheral is connected to the DigiSerial port?

A

Yes.

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8
Q

When a SYNC peripheral is recognised, does Pro Tools automatically enable it?

A

Yes.

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9
Q

Where can the setup controls be found for a SYNC peripheral?

A

Setup > Peripherals > Synchronization.

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10
Q

What happens when ‘Auto Match Pull Factors’ is enabled in the Timecode Rate pop-up menu?

A

Pro Tools adjusts audio and video playback rates as needed to match any changes to the current session frame rate.

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11
Q

When do HD video reference rates become available in the Video Ref Format menu?

A

When the Clock Reference is set to Video Reference (HD).

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12
Q

What is required for Video Reference (HD)(Tri-level sync) to be available in the Clock Reference menu?

A

SYNC HD.

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13
Q

How can you snap a video clip’s sync point to the proper location? (3)

A
  1. Locate cursor to timecode number corresponding to sync point.
  2. Select Grabber tool.
  3. Ctrl+Shift+Click video clip.
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14
Q

In order to playback QuickTime video through a Canopus ADVC-100/110 FireWire video transcoder, how must the QuickTime video file be saved?

A

As QuickTime DV.

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15
Q

Are the video inputs and audio in/outputs of a Blackmagic Design DeckLink Extreme PCIe card supported by Pro Tools?

A

No.

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16
Q

Where can the latest listing of Pro Tools supported video hardware be found?

A

http://www.avid.com/support

17
Q

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?

A

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.

18
Q

Does Pro Tools support the playback of HD QuickTime codec H.264?

A

Yes.

19
Q

Does Pro Tools support the playback of HD QuickTime codec DVCPro 100?

A

Yes.

20
Q

Does Pro Tools support the playback of HD QuickTime codec HDV?

A

Yes.

21
Q

Are ABVB MFM files supported in Pro Tools?

A

No.

22
Q

Is the Avid Mojo currently supported by Pro Tools?

A

Yes.

23
Q

What is Pharoah Editorial’s Syncheck3 device used for?

A

Calculating the Video Sync Offset.

24
Q

When changing the Session Start time, what happens to existing audio in your session when you choose the option ‘Maintain Relative Position’?

A

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.

25
Q

What Location options are available in the ‘Video Import Options’ window? (5)

A
Session start.
Song start.
Selection.
Spot.
Original time stamp (Avid video only).
26
Q

What is the ‘Video Engine Rate’?

A

The number of frames displayed per second in grids, rulers, and counters.

27
Q

What video output connectors are available on Mojo SDI? (2)

A

Composite Video Out.

S-Video Out.