PT110 - Lesson 7a-c

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What happens when you release the modifier in Grid mode?

You enter Trim mode

You enter the Trim tool

You switch to the Selector tool

You're right back to normal Grid mode behavior (correct)

What is the purpose of the Trim tool in workflows?

To move clips around the timeline

To change the volume of a clip

To adjust the start and end of clips (correct)

To add effects to a clip

How can you trim the beginning of a clip using the Selector tool?

Press the A key (correct)

Press the F key

Press the S key

Press the D key

What is the shortcut to trim the end of a clip on a Mac?

Option + Shift + 8 Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you trim a clip to a selection?

The unselected part of the clip is removed from the timeline Signup and view all the answers

How can you change the active Grabber tool?

Click and hold on the Grabber tool button Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Time Grabber tool?

To move a block of time Signup and view all the answers

What is the Object Grabber tool used for?

To move a selected clip Signup and view all the answers

What is the icon for the Time Grabber tool?

A hand icon Signup and view all the answers

What is the icon for the Object Grabber tool?

A rectangle within a hand icon Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Separation Grabber tool?

To separate and move a selected area Signup and view all the answers

What is the normal workflow to isolate an individual phrase and move it?

Choose the Selector tool, make a selection, separate the selection, choose the Time Grabber tool, and drag the clip Signup and view all the answers

How can you make a copy of a clip when dragging with the Separation Grabber tool?

By holding down the Option key (Mac) or Alt key (Windows) Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the Separation Grabber tool's functionality?

It requires making a selection first Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using the Smart tool in conjunction with the Separation Grabber tool?

It allows you to switch between the Selector tool and the Separation Grabber tool Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of an accomplished editor in Pro Tools?

They can complete tasks quickly and with minimal effort Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical process of setting grid values in Pro Tools?

Select the grid scale and then select the grid value Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you change your Main Time Scale with Follow Main Time Scale enabled?

The grid scale changes to match the new Main Time Scale Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of manually selecting a grid scale with Follow Main Time Scale enabled?

The Follow Main Time Scale feature is disabled Signup and view all the answers

What is another grid scale that can be used in creative ways?

Clips/Markers Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the Follow Main Time Scale option?

At the bottom of the Grid Value pop-up menu Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Follow Main Time Scale feature?

To enable the grid scale to change with the Main Time Scale Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you drag clips or notes in Grid mode with Clips/Markers chosen as your grid scale?

They will snap to the beginnings and ends of other clips and Marker Memory Locations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of activating the Auto-Name Memory Locations when Playing preference?

To create Markers quickly during playback Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you hold the Option key (Mac) or Alt key (Windows) while dragging clips in Grid mode?

You can make copies of the clips as you drag Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between Absolute Grid mode and Relative Grid mode?

Absolute Grid mode snaps clips to the nearest grid line, while Relative Grid mode moves clips by the grid amount Signup and view all the answers

What was the behavior of pasting clips in Relative Grid mode before Pro Tools version 2018.7?

The pasted clips would be placed directly on the grid line where the edit cursor was positioned Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you hold the Command key (Mac) or Ctrl key (Windows) while in Grid mode?

You switch to Slip mode Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Clips/Markers as your grid scale in Grid mode?

To add sound effects to a sports show Signup and view all the answers

What is the default shortcut for Grid mode in Pro Tools?

F4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Relative Grid mode when cutting and pasting clips?

To move the clips by the grid amount, maintaining their distance from the nearest grid line Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of pasting a clip in Relative Grid mode in Pro Tools version 2018.7?

The pasted clip will be placed at the same distance from the nearest grid line as the copied clip Signup and view all the answers