Editing for Film & Television - Chapter 2 Review

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from Chapter 2 of the Editing for Film & Television course, focusing on terminology related to the editing process, timeline functionality, and specific editing functions.

Overwrite

A function used to edit shot after another, writing over a portion of the sequence with new material.

Timeline

A graphical representation of the shots in a sequence.

Trim

A tool that allows adjustments to the in and out points of clips within the timeline.

Insert Mode

A function that allows insertion of new clips into a sequence without overwriting existing content.

Source Track Selectors

Controls that determine which audio and video tracks will be used from the source monitor.

Record Track Selectors

Controls that indicate which audio and video tracks will record the edits into the sequence.

Digital Scrubbing

The process of monitoring audio and video playback within a timeline for precision editing.

Focus Button

A feature that zooms in on a section of the sequence for closer analysis or editing.

Mute Button

A control that silences a specific audio track within the sequence.

Lift

A function that removes a segment from the timeline and leaves a gap.

Extract

A function used to remove a segment from the timeline and close the gap left behind.

Mark Clip

The command that identifies a specific segment for future editing.

Snapping to Cut Points

A technique used to align clips precisely at their cut points during editing.

Command Palette

A feature that enables quick access to various functions and tools in the editing software.

Sequence

The order and arrangement of clips in a timeline for a film or video.

Zoom

A function that allows the user to change the magnification of the timeline view.