Avid Media Composer 6 Training
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Avid Media Composer is the standard when it comes to film and video editing. Version 6.5 brings additional features and power to the post-production process. This VTC course explores these features along with the basics of operation. Author Sam McGuire demonstrates how to use this software in a variety of situations using provided media work files. From importing and capturing to adding effects and finishing, this course is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn how to use Media Composer. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
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Introduction
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Media Composer 6 | (01:13) | |
Installation
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Overview of Installation | (02:52) | |
Authentication Methods | (03:27) | |
Interface
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Interface Overview | (03:32) | |
Menus | (03:13) | |
Basic Workflows | (03:31) | |
Introduction to Editing
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Projects | (06:08) | |
Importing Media | (03:24) | |
Sequences | (05:40) | |
Work Spaces and Profiles
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User Profiles | (04:15) | |
Using and Creating Workspaces | (03:36) | |
System Settings | (05:55) | |
Tools
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Command Palette | (03:58) | |
Deck Controller | (02:56) | |
Avid Calculator | (02:18) | |
Media Capture
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Capture Tool | (03:08) | |
Capturing and Logging | (03:16) | |
Keyboard Control | (02:12) | |
Markers and Subclips | (02:47) | |
Recapturing | (02:50) | |
Importing Files
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Audio | (06:26) | |
Images | (04:42) | |
Video Files | (03:37) | |
Pro Tools | (06:27) | |
Bins
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Bin Views | (05:16) | |
Bin Menu | (03:19) | |
Story Boards | (04:57) | |
Avid Media Access (AMA)
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Media Issues | (03:53) | |
Workflows | (03:44) | |
Viewing Projects
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Playback Options | (04:29) | |
Markers | (04:00) | |
Sequences
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Creating a New Sequence | (06:30) | |
Tools | (07:34) | |
Mixing Media Types | (06:26) | |
Sync
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Sync Breaks | (03:54) | |
Auto Syncing Clips | (03:28) | |
Resyncing Audio | (02:55) | |
Script Window
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Working with Scripts | (03:59) | |
Script Marks | (03:21) | |
Timeline
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Timeline Views | (04:21) | |
Settings | (03:03) | |
Editing in the Timeline | (05:31) | |
Dupe Detection | (02:11) | |
Displays | (02:57) | |
Trimming | (04:50) | |
MultiCamera Editing
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Groups and Mutligrouping Clips | (05:02) | |
Managing Media
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Media Tool | (03:12) | |
Consolidate | (04:47) | |
Relinking Media | (03:14) | |
Audio
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Audio Tools | (04:45) | |
Multichannel Audio | (04:08) | |
Buffer Size | (03:22) | |
Clip Controls vs. Automation | (03:50) | |
Live Mix Mode | (03:19) | |
Sample Rates | (04:18) | |
Recording Voice Overs | (04:24) | |
Audio EQ Tool | (03:47) | |
Control Surfaces | (06:02) | |
Audio Plug-Ins
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Real-Time vs. AudioSuite | (03:20) | |
RTAS | (03:00) | |
Spectrum | (04:58) | |
Dynamics | (05:19) | |
Depth | (03:22) | |
Restoration | (03:44) | |
Exporting Projects
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Preparing the Sequence | (05:25) | |
Send to Templates | (03:18) | |
Output
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EDL Manager | (02:50) | |
Output | (03:21) | |
Conforming
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How and Why | (03:19) | |
Specifications and Requirements
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AAF | (03:41) | |
OMFI | (03:28) | |
HD and High-Resolution Projects
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Workflows | (04:22) | |
Editing and Changing Formats | (03:26) | |
Visual Effects
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Real-Time vs. Non Real-Time | (03:17) | |
Adding Effects | (04:04) | |
Rendering | (04:11) | |
Keyframes
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Viewing and Editing Keyframes | (04:12) | |
Keyframe Example | (05:26) | |
Motion Effects
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Timewarp | (05:49) | |
FluidMotion | (03:51) | |
Layered and Nested Effects
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Key Effects | (05:02) | |
Nesting | (03:36) | |
Submasters and Mixdowns | (04:15) | |
Motion Track and Stabilization
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Pan and Zoom | (04:31) | |
Motion Tracking | (06:34) | |
Tracking Data | (04:10) | |
Image Stabilization | (06:05) | |
3D Effects
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Workflow | (03:18) | |
3D Warp Effect | (03:22) | |
Express 3D Effects | (03:01) | |
Titles
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Title Tool | (03:32) | |
Text Formatting | (03:53) | |
Saving Titles | (02:31) | |
Editing Titles | (03:14) | |
SubCap Effect
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Entering Captions | (03:10) | |
Color Correction
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Performing Color Correction | (05:17) | |
Match Color | (03:14) | |
Workflows | (04:56) | |
Conclusion
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Course Wrap Up | (01:22) | |
Credits
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About the Author | (02:30) |
Title Information / Pricing
Title: | Avid Media Composer 6 |
Author: | Sam McGuire |
SKU: | 34433 |
ISBN: | 978-1-61866-102-9 |
Release Date: | 2013-05-29 |
Price: | |
Duration: | 7 hrs / 100 lessons |
Work Files: |
Yes |
Captions: | Available on CD and Online University |
Compatibility: |
Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux QuickTime 7 |
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