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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
  Media Composer 6 (01:13)
Installation
  Overview of Installation (02:52)
  Authentication Methods (03:27)
Interface
  Interface Overview (03:32)
  Menus (03:13)
  Basic Workflows (03:31)
Introduction to Editing
  Projects (06:08)
  Importing Media (03:24)
  Sequences (05:40)
Work Spaces and Profiles
  User Profiles (04:15)
  Using and Creating Workspaces (03:36)
  System Settings (05:55)
Tools
  Command Palette (03:58)
  Deck Controller (02:56)
  Avid Calculator (02:18)
Media Capture
  Capture Tool (03:08)
  Capturing and Logging (03:16)
  Keyboard Control (02:12)
  Markers and Subclips (02:47)
  Recapturing (02:50)
Importing Files
  Audio (06:26)
  Images (04:42)
  Video Files (03:37)
  Pro Tools (06:27)
Bins
  Bin Views (05:16)
  Bin Menu (03:19)
  Story Boards (04:57)
Avid Media Access (AMA)
  Media Issues (03:53)
  Workflows (03:44)
Viewing Projects
  Playback Options (04:29)
  Markers (04:00)
Sequences
  Creating a New Sequence (06:30)
  Tools (07:34)
  Mixing Media Types (06:26)
Sync
  Sync Breaks (03:54)
  Auto Syncing Clips (03:28)
  Resyncing Audio (02:55)
Script Window
  Working with Scripts (03:59)
  Script Marks (03:21)
Timeline
  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
  Groups and Mutligrouping Clips (05:02)
Managing Media
  Media Tool (03:12)
  Consolidate (04:47)
  Relinking Media (03:14)
Audio
  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
  Real-Time vs. AudioSuite (03:20)
  RTAS (03:00)
  Spectrum (04:58)
  Dynamics (05:19)
  Depth (03:22)
  Restoration (03:44)
Exporting Projects
  Preparing the Sequence (05:25)
  Send to Templates (03:18)
Output
  EDL Manager (02:50)
  Output (03:21)
Conforming
  How and Why (03:19)
Specifications and Requirements
  AAF (03:41)
  OMFI (03:28)
HD and High-Resolution Projects
  Workflows (04:22)
  Editing and Changing Formats (03:26)
Visual Effects
  Real-Time vs. Non Real-Time (03:17)
  Adding Effects (04:04)
  Rendering (04:11)
Keyframes
  Viewing and Editing Keyframes (04:12)
  Keyframe Example (05:26)
Motion Effects
  Timewarp (05:49)
  FluidMotion (03:51)
Layered and Nested Effects
  Key Effects (05:02)
  Nesting (03:36)
  Submasters and Mixdowns (04:15)
Motion Track and Stabilization
  Pan and Zoom (04:31)
  Motion Tracking (06:34)
  Tracking Data (04:10)
  Image Stabilization (06:05)
3D Effects
  Workflow (03:18)
  3D Warp Effect (03:22)
  Express 3D Effects (03:01)
Titles
  Title Tool (03:32)
  Text Formatting (03:53)
  Saving Titles (02:31)
  Editing Titles (03:14)
SubCap Effect
  Entering Captions (03:10)
Color Correction
  Performing Color Correction (05:17)
  Match Color (03:14)
  Workflows (04:56)
Conclusion
  Course Wrap Up (01:22)
Credits
  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
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Duration: 7 hrs / 100 lessons
Work Files: Yes
Captions: Available on CD and Online University
Compatibility: Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux
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