Which term refers to a rough audio mix used early in the editing process?

• A. Telecine
• B. Tail Pop
• C. Temp Dub
• D. Tri-Level Sync

Answer: (C)

Temp dub is the rough audio mix used early in editing. It serves as a temporary sound track that blends dialogue, rough effects, and placeholder music so directors and editors can judge how the scene will feel in terms of timing, balance, and readability before the final sound work is done. Because it’s a placeholder, it’s understood to be replaced later with properly recorded dialogue, detailed sound design, and the final music.

Other terms relate to different parts of the workflow: telecine refers to transferring film to video, tri-level sync is a synchronization standard for video equipment, and tail pop denotes a separate audio/artifact issue not tied to the early rough mix.