How can you tell if a clip is out of sync in Avid Media Composer?

Identifying whether a clip is out of sync in Avid Media Composer can often be determined by examining the white numbers that indicate the frame difference between the audio and video tracks. When dealing with clips, if the audio and video are not synchronized correctly, the displayed frame difference will highlight this mismatch, providing a clear visual indicator that a sync issue exists.

This frame difference is crucial, as it allows the editor to assess how far the audio track is off from the video track. Media Composer provides the tools to adjust the sync based on this measurement, ensuring a final edit where audio lines up perfectly with the visual elements.

While a timeline that is unhighlighted might suggest that there is no active selection, it does not convey information about clip sync. Similarly, audio and video being displayed separately is common during the editing process but does not inherently indicate sync issues. Mismatched clip lengths between the source and timeline can also signal potential problems, but they might not specifically point to sync issues unless further analyzed. Thus, the frame difference indicated by white numbers serves as the most direct and definite indicator of sync discrepancies in Avid Media Composer.