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.
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.
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