Final Cut Pro Certification Practice Test

What command is used to create a compound clip that syncs video and audio clips recorded on separate devices?

1. Join Clips

2. Synchronize Clips

3. Merge Clips

4. Create Compound Clip

The correct answer is: Synchronize Clips

The command used to create a compound clip that syncs video and audio clips recorded on separate devices is "Synchronize Clips." This command is specifically designed to analyze the audio waveforms of both the video and audio files to align them properly based on their audio characteristics. When you select the video and audio clips you want to synchronize and use this command, Final Cut Pro automatically aligns and combines them into a single synchronized clip, streamlining your editing process. In contrast, "Join Clips" is typically used to combine different segments of video or audio that are already aligned and in the same timeline. "Merge Clips" serves a similar function as "Synchronize Clips" but is utilized for clips that may not require waveform analysis, often used for simpler combinations of clips. "Create Compound Clip" allows editors to group multiple clips together for organization but does not specifically address the synchronization of audio and video, particularly from separate devices. Thus, "Synchronize Clips" is the most appropriate choice for the task of syncing recorded audio and video from different sources.