Video Services
Video Services
| MC 101-Professional Editing with Avid Media Composer 5 |
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This course is the first step in achieving confidence, creativity, and efficiency with Avid Media Composer 5, the non-linear film/video editing application used in most movie and television productions.
This course leads you through the interface and basic editing techniques before moving on to trimming, fine-tuning the edit, adjusting audio, adding transitions, adding titles, and outputting your finished project. The training is hands-on and features project-based lessons. From there, the course covers the fundamentals of creating effects within Avid Media Composer 5. A solid foundation is built in Media Composer audio and video effects capabilities, and will prepare you for Avid’s User Level certification in Media Composer 5. |
| Who Should Attend |
| Producers, Editors, Assistant editors, Multimedia producers |
| Prerequisites |
| - Practical working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP (SP 3) - A background in editing, production, or post-production is strongly recommended |
| Course Outline: |
| Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may at his discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class. |
| Day 1 |
| Module 1: Introduction to Tools & Workflow Module 2: Basic Editing Module 3: Timeline Editing Module 4: Trimming the Sequence |
| Day 2 |
| Module 5: Advanced Editing & Trim Techniques Module 6: Editing Dialog Module 7: Refining Audio Module 8: Customizing Your Workspace |
| Day 3 |
| Module 9: Introduction to Effects Module 10: Creating Motion Effects Module 11: Introduction to Compositing Module 12: Nesting Effects Module 13: Performance and Rendering |
| Day 4 |
| Module 14: Introduction to Finishing Module 15: Creating Titles with Avid Marquee Module 16: Review and Approval |
| Day 5 |
| Module 17: Capturing Tape-Based Media Module 18: Capturing File-Based Media Module 19: Organizing Clips and Bins Module 20: Managing Media Module 21: Delivering the Finished Work |