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Remaster
  • 1. What is the primary goal of increasing volume and compressing dynamic range in the 'loudness war'?
A) To increase the clarity of the audio
B) To remove background noise
C) To improve the signal-to-noise ratio
D) To make the recording sound louder at regular volume
  • 2. What is a potential negative side effect of using noise reduction during remastering?
A) It makes the music sound clearer
B) It increases the dynamic range
C) It can leave audible artifacts and affect the signal
D) It automatically adjusts the EQ to user preferences
  • 3. According to Steve Hoffman, what is an advantage of using flat EQ in mastering?
A) It makes the recording sound perfect on all equipment
B) It enhances the original artist's intended sound
C) It allows listeners to adjust EQ to their own preference
D) It prevents the loudness war
  • 4. Why is the lack of original artist involvement in remastering a concern?
A) It prevents the use of noise reduction software
B) It increases the cost of the production
C) It makes the file size larger
D) The record may not sound how the artist originally intended
  • 5. What is the minimum horizontal resolution required to digitally scan a film for DVD or Blu-ray?
A) 4,096 pixels
B) 2,048 pixels
C) 1,024 pixels
D) 8,192 pixels
  • 6. Approximately how much data is generated by scanning a full frame film at 4K resolution before editing?
A) At least 2 terabytes
B) At least 50 gigabytes
C) At least 12 terabytes
D) At least 100 terabytes
  • 7. Which software is mentioned for removing scratches and dust from damaged film?
A) Technicolor
B) Pro Tools
C) Digital Restoration System (DRS)
D) iConform
  • 8. What software is commonly used to remaster audio by removing noise and boosting dialogue?
A) iConform
B) DRS
C) Photoshop
D) Pro Tools
  • 9. What was the result of the three-strip Technicolor process in the 1930s?
A) A single digital file in 4K resolution
B) Surround sound audio tracks
C) A high-definition videotape master
D) Three black and white negatives using color light filters
  • 10. How did software fix the shrinkage issues of the cyan, magenta, and yellow records in The Wizard of Oz?
A) It discarded the damaged portions
B) It re-scanned them at 8K resolution
C) It compressed the audio range
D) It morphed them into correct alignment
  • 11. What detail became visible on the Scarecrow's face after The Wizard of Oz was restored?
A) The actor's real hair
B) Burlap on his cheeks
C) A scar on his forehead
D) A rivet between his eyes
  • 12. What physical detail became visible on the Tin Man after the restoration of The Wizard of Oz?
A) The paint texture on his costume
B) A crack in his metal plating
C) The seam of his mask
D) A rivet between his eyes
  • 13. Why were shows made between the 1980s and 2000s difficult to remaster in HD?
A) They did not have audio tracks
B) The original film negatives were destroyed
C) They were shot on low-resolution digital cameras
D) They were edited on standard-definition videotape
  • 14. What tool allowed shows like The X-Files to be remastered in HD?
A) The loudness war compressor
B) The iConform system
C) The three-strip process
D) Proprietary color filters
  • 15. How much did it cost Paramount to remaster Star Trek: The Next Generation?
A) Over $50 million
B) Over $1 million
C) Over $100,000
D) Over $12 million
  • 16. What is the first step in the remastering process mentioned in the text?
A) Choosing the track order
B) Digitizing the tracks
C) Locating the original analog version
D) Adjusting the volume
  • 17. What decibel level designates the loudest recordable sound in recording studios?
A) Negative infinity
B) One hundred
C) Negative ten
D) Zero
  • 18. What happens if a track's loudness exceeds the cap set by a limiter?
A) The track becomes sonically unbalanced
B) The analog original is discarded
C) The listener gains control over the volume
D) The peak is automatically lowered
  • 19. Which units of measurement are used to measure loudness in recording studios?
A) Positive decibels
B) Bits per second
C) Percentage of dynamic range
D) Negative decibels
  • 20. Does remastering always require equalization or compression?
A) Only for film
B) No
C) Only for vinyl
D) Yes
  • 21. What is considered an ideal source for a high-resolution release?
A) A worn-out pressing master
B) The best source possible
C) A low bit rate copy
D) An analog tape several generations removed
  • 22. What caused companies to realize that back-catalog items could generate revenue?
A) The invention of streaming services
B) A decline in new music production
C) The success of the first CD remasters
D) Government regulations on media
  • 23. What were interim recordings for vinyl records often called?
A) Father tapes
B) Mother tapes
C) Generation tapes
D) Child tapes
  • 24. What is a major downside of analog tape copying?
A) Increased file size
B) Higher electricity consumption
C) Incompatibility with digital formats
D) Generational loss
  • 25. What did the advent of digital recording in the late 1970s allow for?
A) Increased tape hiss
B) Duplication without generational loss
C) The invention of vinyl
D) The removal of all sound effects
  • 26. Which of these is a common format for a master recording?
A) Blu-rays
B) Social media posts
C) Streaming data
D) Cloud storage
  • 27. What effect did Digital Noise Reduction have on the remaster of Predator?
A) The aspect ratio was distorted
B) The picture became too grainy
C) Schwarzenegger's skin looked waxy
D) The color saturation was lost
  • 28. What change did Steven Spielberg make to the 2002 version of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?
A) Added new computer-generated characters
B) Removed the alien entirely
C) Replaced guns with walkie-talkies
D) Changed the color of the police uniforms
  • 29. What did the DVNR process often mistake for damage on animated cels?
A) The character's eyes
B) Foreground shadows
C) Background trees
D) Stray ink lines or smudges
  • 30. What allows Toon Boom Harmony to re-render work at different resolutions easily?
A) Artificial intelligence
B) Lossless vector shapes
C) Cloud-based rendering
D) Bitmap overlays
  • 31. What software was used to construct the digital images in South Park?
A) Adobe Flash
B) Blender
C) Toon Boom Harmony
D) Maya
  • 32. Which tool was used by Discotek to upscale the anime Digimon?
A) FilmOut Pro
B) Maya
C) Toon Boom
D) AstroRes
  • 33. What is the primary difference between a video game remaster and a remake?
A) Remakes are only for PC games
B) Remasters are only for films
C) Remasters do not update ambience
D) Remakes involve recreated models
  • 34. Which of these is a factor contributing to a video game showing its age?
A) Increased complexity
B) Better marketing
C) Higher frame rates
D) Lower resolutions
  • 35. What is an example of a game collection that had graphics re-rendered at higher resolutions?
A) Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
B) Hitman HD Trilogy
C) Doom 1993
D) Super Mario World
  • 36. On the Xbox 360, what was the resolution of the Hitman HD Trilogy?
A) 4k
B) 480p
C) 1080p
D) 720p
  • 37. What is the original resolution of Hitman games on the Xbox?
A) 1080p
B) 480p
C) 720p
D) 240p
  • 38. What analogy is used for the debate on remastering graphics?
A) Remastering vinyl records
B) Colorizing black-and-white films
C) Re-releasing movies in 3D
D) Translating books into new languages
  • 39. Why were 3D models in early games simple, such as mittens instead of fingers?
A) Limited 3D rendering speed
B) Lack of developer creativity
C) To make games more abstract
D) To save battery life
  • 40. Which game is used as an example of having its graphics redesigned?
A) Hitman: Contracts
B) Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
C) Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
D) Doom
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