Avid Certified User Program

AVID CERTIFICATION PROGRAM DETAILS

Avid Certified Operator - ACU Program
This initial ACU level thoroughly covers the core operational functions of the Avid Media Composer software. In-depth knowledge regarding media capture, editing, effects, media management and output options will be tested. Only those who demonstrate substantial proficiency in operational 'know-how' will be officially recognized by Avid Technology and awarded the title of Avid Certified Operator.

What are the benefits of becoming an Avid Certified Operator?
Confidence in your ability to maximize Avid software's performance
Use of the ACU Operator Logo on your resume or business card - This will help legitimize your marketing efforts when trying to land your next big gig!
Industry-wide recognition of your proficiency on Avid software
Free hosting of your contact information on the ACU Database - This is critical, so you can prove you have officially passed the requirements to become certified.
Official Avid Certified Operator Certificate - Display your framed certified with pride to show off your excellence in using the Avid software.
Discounts on selected Avid products

How do you become an Avid Certified Operator?
First, complete the pre-requisite courses. For level one certication you must take the Avid Media Composer 101 course. We also recommend that you have used the software for a minimum of two years, or have demonstrated excellent editing skills through intense editing projects. If you feel you may need more help, GeniusDV provides certified Avid training courses to help your pass the exam.

How long does the Operator Certification last?
The Certification and all associated benefits will last forever.* Once you have passed the current Avid Certified Operator exam you become certified at that version of your chosen product's software. When a new version ( or major upgrade ) of the product software is released, you are welcome to re-certify, but you are never obligated to advance your certification version (although we strongly encourage you to stay up-to-date and knowledgeable about the latest versions of our software).

Avid Certified Exam Practice Questions

*If you are using a Macintosh system, it is important to remember that the alt key is the same as the option key. And the ctrl key is the Command key.

1) By default, upon entering trim mode, the timeline puts you into _______?
a) A state of shock
b) dual-roller trim
c) a nice sweater
d) single roller trim
e) small trim mode

2) What keyboard shortcut allows you to deselect all tracks in the active timeline?
a) Alt + A
b) Shift + Ctrl lasso all
c) Shift + Ctrl + A
d) Ctrl + Alt + Delete
e) Never deselect all tracks in the timeline.. never!

3) Modifying the match frame feature with the alt key achieves what goal?
a) Searches the sequence for a frame from a clip loaded in the source monitor.
b) Preserves clip's original IN and OUT marks in Source monitor's matched frame.
c) Loses 10 pounds by summer.
d) Stores RGB values for that frame in a color correction bucket.
e) Highlights the active sequence in a bin.

4) In Color Correction Mode, the NatutralMatch function replaces______?
a) Saturing and Luminance only
b) An entire video source clip
c) Hue only
d) Hue, saturation & luminance
e) Your usual coffee with Avid dry roast

5) What must you do to have the system add filler on a single-roller trim (on a single track) when you wish to maintain sync on the overall duration of your sequence?
a) Turn off four-frame dispaly (if it is on) and then hold Alt (windows) or Ctrl (Macintosh) while you make the trim.
b) Wish really hard.
c) Map add filler from the command palette to a key. Then hold down that key while you make the trim.
d) Hold down Ctrl while you make the trim.
e) This is not possible.

6) What can you not see what you step into s simple nested effect?
a) A title's graphic fill
b) A title's matte, or alpha channel
c) The forest for the trees
d) Any audio tracks from the sequence
e) IN and OUT marks

7) While adjusting a direct manipulation handle for X-rotation of a 3D PIP, what will allow you to see the video image update through a move?
a) Hold down Alt while dragging the handle.
b) Hold down Ctrl while dragging the handle
c) X-ray vision
d) Select 'Update position while playing' in the Effect Editor setting.
e) Hold down Ctrl + Shift while dragging the handle.

8) How do you open the effect palette while in Source / Record Mode?
a) Click on the Effect Palette Tab in the project window.
b) Go to the tools menu, and select 'effect palette'.
c) Press Ctrl + 8
d) All of the above

If you feel you are ready to take the exam, contact GeniusDV at 866-566-1881 to schedule a time to take the Avid certification exam.