101 - Editing with Avid Media Composer:
This three-day course
introduces the concepts of nonlinear editing and includes
all basic features of the Avid Media Composer system for
Windows and Macintosh. Session time is divided between
demonstration and hands-on practice, with ample time for
experimentation with sample SD and HD material. Students
will use Avid Media Composer to capture and organize source
footage, edit sync and non-sync material, trim sequences,
edit audio, create titles, and output work. The final
product will be a finished program. This course is also
appropriate for Avid Symphony users.
Prerequisites: None,
although
a background in editing,
production, or post-production is also recommended.
110 - Introduction to Avid Media Composer
Effects:
This two-day course introduces basic effects and is a
prerequisite for the 305 Advanced Avid Media Composer
Effects course. Topics include: creating multilayered
effects, keyframing effects, creating effect templates,
mixing HD and SD clips in an effect composite, using AVX
plug-in effects, creating motion effects and timewarps,
using the 3D Effects option, and nesting layers. Class time
is divided between demonstration and hands-on-practice. This
course is also appropriate for Avid Symphony users.
Prerequisites: completion of the 101 Editing with Avid
Media Composer course.
305 - Advanced Avid Media Composer Effects:
This three-day course focuses on designing multilayered and
multinested effects on Avid Media Composer for maximum
quality and optimal render time. Hands-on exercises help
students create and combine effects to achieve real-world
results. Topics include: effect shortcuts and tips, advanced
keyframing, nesting and keying, render time reduction, using
Avid Media Composer’s Paint and AniMatte effects, and effect
media management. This course is also relevant for Avid
Symphony users.
Prerequisites: completion of 101 and 110 courses and
students should have several months' of
experience on the Avid Media Composer or Avid Symphony.