Terminology

Question 1

Vignette

Answer 1

Darkens the edges of the picture

Question 2

Trim

Answer 2

Cut some parts of the image (zoom, pan, tilt etc.) Also when change in aspect ratio

Question 3

Aspect ratio

Answer 3

The relationship between hight and width (full, scope, flat, 16:9)

Question 4

Key

Answer 4

Select a color or light value (uses the qualifier)

Question 5

Mask

Answer 5

The area effected by the node (uses the windows panel)

Question 6

Keyframes

Answer 6

you can change the nodes placement or effect with a keyframe (fade an effect out)

Question 7

Balance shot

Answer 7

Matches different shot, so they dont look completely different/apart)

Question 8

Vectorscope

Answer 8

Shows the hues in 360, the saturation from the center outwards (from less to most). Also have a skintone line, but it should not be followed explicit

Question 9

Histogram/parade/waveform

Answer 9

Shows the pixel values on a scope

Question 10

Contrast

Answer 10

difference between the brightest and darkest part of the image

Question 11

Secondary vs primary

Answer 11

Primary (or global) affects the whole picture, secondary uses a mask or key to only make changes to a specific part of the picture. If possible keep away from secondaries

Question 12

Masterclip/hero shot

Answer 12

One or more shots used as a reference for the rest of the scene/movie. Can also be used to test a look on the whole movie

Question 13

Offset

Answer 13

Uses printer keys or offset wheel to make initial matching/pregrade

Question 14

LUT

Answer 14

LookUpTable. Technical LUTs (eg. changes from one colorspace to another), Creative LUTs (eg. film LUTs, manipulates the picture in a predictable way)

Question 15

Lift, gamma, gain

Answer 15

Other words for shadows, midtones and highlights, used for the primary wheels