Final Cut Pro Certification Practice Test

Which parameter must be set to edit a project in a nonnative video resolution?

1. Aspect Ratio

2. Format

3. Resolution

4. Layout

The correct answer is: Format

To edit a project in a nonnative video resolution, the format parameter must be set appropriately. The format encompasses aspects such as the codec, bit rate, and, importantly, the resolution of the video. When working with nonnative resolutions, ensuring that the selected format can handle the resolution you wish to edit is essential for maintaining video quality and playback performance. This means that if you attempt to edit in a resolution that differs from the original footage's native resolution, the format selection will determine how effectively the software can process and render that video. While aspect ratio, resolution, and layout might all play important roles in video editing, they do not directly determine the compatibility of editing in a nonnative resolution. Aspect ratio deals with the proportions of the video, resolution specifies the pixel dimensions, and layout relates to how elements are arranged on the screen; however, the overarching framework for handling those differences in a nonnative context is fundamentally tied to the correct selection of format.