Editing quiz questions
1. What do the numbers 16:9 refer to?
The size of the picture, width in relation to height.
2. What is the frame size of a 1080p video file?
1080 refers to the height in pixels and the width is 1920
3. If you have a video file which is 720:50p what is the frame rate and what does the p stand for?
The frame rate is 50 frames per second, the p stands for progressive.
4. What is the difference between p and i?
Interlaced only transmits every other layer which can give a jagged effect on the picture where as progressive renders the whole picture
5. What frame rate is real film shot at?
23.976 fps
6. What might be the advantage of shooting at a higher frame rate?
The picture is smoother in slow motion
7. What defines a lossy file?
It will get rid of information that is deemed as not needed.
8. Name three file types commonly used in video editing.
MP3, MP4,MOV
9. What is the difference between a video file type and a codec?
A codec is something that compresses data for faster transmission and also decompresses data. A video file type is something that holds that data.

10. What is bitrate?
Bitrate is the amount of information a file can hold