Working With Sound FCPX Flashcards
What do yellow audio meters for a clip indicate?
The audio meters change color according to a clip’s decibel level. As the audio level approaches the 0 dB peak, the meter color turns from green to yellow. When the audio level exceeds 0 dB, the meter turns from yellow to red.
Describe three methods you can use to display the large audio meters pane in the timeline.
Click the audio meter icon that is to the right of the dashboard timecode display.
Jews window-show audio meters
Shift-command-8
How can you adjust the volume of all timeline clips at one time while preserving each clip’s relative volume?
Select all clips and press control plus or control minus to raise or lower clip volumes by 1 dB at a time.
How can you solo one or more clips in the timeline?
Select one or more clips in the timeline
Click the solo button at the top right corner of the timeline
Or
Press Option S
How do you preview one of the Final Cut Pro royalty-free sound effects?
In the toolbar click the musical note to open the music and sound browser
Select the Final Cut Pro sound effects folder
In the lower section of the browser, double-click the file to preview it.
How do you set a keyframe on the volume control line?
Right-click or option click the line where you want to place the keyframe
You can drag the keyframe up-and-down to adjust the volume level, or left and right to change it’s timing.
How do you adjust the volume of the clip quickly during playback?
In the toolbar, click the inspector button then the audio button at the top of the pane. In the timeline, play a clip. Drag the volume slider right or left to adjust the volume. While adjusting quickly other audio clips may cut out. They will become audible when you stop adjusting the volume.
How do you create and audio fade-in or fade-out in the Timeline?
Drag the fade handles that appear when you place the pointer over the upper left or upper right corner of the audio waveform. Drag left and right to change its timing.
How do you adjust the fade options in the timeline?
Controlled-click a clip’s fade handle to open the shortcut menu and choose one of the fade options: linear, S-curve, +3 dB, or -3 dB.
How do you create an audio crossbreed between two clips in a storyline?
Click the edgee of the edit point between two clips and choose Edit-Add Cross Dissolve or
Press command-T
You created an audition to preview several versions of an audio clip. How do you finalize your pick?
In the audition window, select the clip that you want to finalize and click Done.
In the timeline, control click the clip and choose Audition-Finalize Audition from the shortcut menu, or
Press Option-Shift-Y
What tool would you use to automatically correct the clip that includes audio hum?
Select a clip and then choose Window-Go to-Audio Enhancements
Or press Command-8
In the home category, a red warning sign indicates an electrical him. To fix it click the audio enhance button at the bottom of the audio enhancement inspector.
What tool do you use to record your own voiceover and where do you access it?
Open the Record Audio window ay
Window-Record Audio
What is the keyboard shortcut to raise the audio 1 dB?
Control =
What is the keyboard shortcut to lower the audio by 1 dB?
Command -
