Introduction to Avid Media Composer

FILM TV X 479.28

An introduction to Avid Media Composer, an industry-standard non-linear film/video editing application that is affordable, has easy-to-use video editing tools, streamlined HD, file-based, and stereo 3-D workflows.

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What you will learn.

Learn to cut scenes from sample footage and gain an understanding of editorial processes and workflow
Understand the interface and basic editing techniques of Avid Media Composer
Delve into intricate editorial choices such as trimming, fine-tuning, adjusting audio and more
Master how to handle multicamera editing, adding transitions, adding titles, and outputting

About this course:

This course provides an introduction to Avid Media Composer, an industry-standard non-linear film/video editing application. This long-standing editing software is affordable; has easy-to-use video editing tools; and streamlined HD, file-based and stereo 3D workflows. You learn to cut scenes from sample footage and gain an understanding of editorial processes and workflow. Instruction leads you through the interface and basic editing techniques before moving on to trimming, fine-tuning the edit, adjusting audio, handling multi-camera editing, adding transitions, adding titles and outputting your finished project.

Prerequisites

Background in editing, production or post-production is strongly suggested. You must have access to a Mac laptop with a minimum of 20 GB of free space, a power adapter, and Avid Media Composer 7 or 8 (installed and fully updated) and headphones.

Fall 2025 Schedule

September 23 - December 9

Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Whitney Dunn

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Fee:

$835.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

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Notes

Early enrollment advised. Internet access required.

Refund Deadline

No refunds after October 06, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

MC 101 Avid Learning Series

ISBN 978-1-943446-93-3

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT