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Why use bins in an editing project?

Bins group clips by scene, shooting day, camera, or media type, making footage easier to find and projects easier to share.

What are proxies, and when are they useful?

Proxies are lower-resolution copies used to make editing high-resolution footage smoother. Keep the original media safe and reconnect or switch back to it for the final export.

Why synchronize separately recorded sound before editing?

Synchronize separately recorded sound with its matching picture before cutting, so dialogue and action line up.

What is the main purpose of a rough cut?

A rough cut assembles selected shots into a complete version of the story, prioritizing meaning and performance.

How can matching an action across shots support continuity?

Matching an action across two shots helps viewers follow time and space smoothly.

What shapes a sequence's pacing?

Pacing is the felt rhythm of a sequence, shaped by shot length, performance, movement, sound, and the information being revealed.

How can shot order change a suspenseful scene?

Showing the character pause before cutting to the empty doorway can build suspense. Showing the doorway first can instead let viewers anticipate the character's reaction.

What is room tone used for?

Room tone is a quiet recording of a location's natural sound. It can fill gaps between lines or takes so the background does not suddenly drop to silence.

What are the main parts of a soundtrack?

A soundtrack can include dialogue, ambience, sound effects, and music.

What is the goal when balancing a film soundtrack?

Balance the soundtrack so dialogue remains understandable and important effects or music do not overwhelm it.

What can happen when audio levels are too high or too low?

Signals that exceed the allowed peak can distort; levels that are too low may be difficult to hear.

What does picture lock mean?

Picture lock is the stage when the picture is approved and further picture changes are limited because they can affect sound timing, titles, effects, and color work.