Introduction to Avid Editing

Application(s): 
Media Composer 4
Class Code: 
MC101
Class Hours: 
32
Class Cost: 
$1195.00
Prerequisite(s): 

OS101 (Introduction to Mac OS X), or Windows Operating System course, or equivalent experience.

A background in editing, production, or post-production. (recommended)

Class Description: 

Moviola’s comprehensive Introduction to Avid Editing course is designed for both the novice (no familiarity with the Avid system is necessary) as well as those who have some experience using the Avid Media Composer, Avid Xpress Pro or Avid Symphony system.

Though this is an introductory course, it provides the essential foundation of concepts, tools and procedures of the system on both the Macintosh and Windows platforms.

Class time is divided between demonstrations by the instructor followed by hands-on practice exercises, with ample time for experimentation using both Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) footage.

Topics include:

  • Source / Record Mode Editing
  • Trim Mode Editing
  • Segment Mode Editing
  • Audio Editing and Mixing
  • Logging and Capturing footage
  • Toolset Customization
  • Introduction to Avid’s 3D titling (Marquee Titling Tool)
  • Introduction to Avid’s sophisticated media management
  • Digital Cut Tool (recording a program to tape)
  • Additional topics include numerous tips and tricks, “J-K-L” functionality, the "SuperBin" feature, Sub-clipping/Sub-Sequencing, Timeline and Bin Views, interface and keyboard customization, Sync-Locks, video resolutions, Locators, Audio Scrubbing and Soloing, Project Backup and User Settings.