Video Editing Starter · Free course quiz

Quick Quiz — Video Editing Basics

What is the key difference between a J-Cut and an L-Cut? J-Cut: audio leads the video; L-Cut: video leads and audio trails behind J-Cut: video leads the audio; L-Cut: audio leads and video trails behind They are the same thing with different names

What is the recommended decibel (dB) range for clean dialogue in a documentary mix? −24 dB to −18 dB (same as background music) −12 dB to −6 dB with a peak limit of −3 dB 0 dB to +3 dB (as loud as possible)

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