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Avid Media Composer 8 Course

Author : Sam McGuire

13.57hrs (90 Lessons) 2015-04-27

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Avid Media Composer is the standard when it comes to film and video editing. The latest version 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.

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Course: Avid Media Composer 8
Author: Sam McGuire
SKU: 34768
ISBN: 978-1-61866-078-7
Work Files: No
Captions: No
Subject: Multimedia & Video
The first 3 chapters of courses are available to play for FREE (first chapter only for QuickStart! and MasterClass! courses). Just click on the movie link to play a lesson.

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Course outline

Introduction

What is Media Composer? (02:37)

Plans and Installation (03:25)

Application Manager (02:10)

Interface

Menus and Windows (04:41)

Introduction to Workfiles (02:43)

Projects

Waitless Workflow (03:11)

Projects (03:46)

Importing Media (03:47)

Importing Media pt. 2 (04:10)

Work Spaces

Sequences (05:57)

Workspaces (03:15)

Key Commands (03:04)

Project Settings (04:09)

Tools

Command Palette (04:44)

Calculator (03:42)

Clipboard (03:11)

Decompose

Decompose Option (03:07)

New Settings (04:08)

Media Import

Audio (04:07)

Images (04:14)

Pro Tools (04:47)

Final Cut Pro X (03:51)

Bins

Bin Basics (04:14)

Quick Filter Tool (03:01)

Bin Favorites (iPhone image) (03:04)

Story Boards (02:57)

Viewing Projects

Playback Options (04:02)

Markers (04:12)

External Monitors (04:59)

Sequences

Creating a New Sequence (02:57)

Importing Media (07:20)

Sync

The Importance of Sync (05:16)

Sync Breaks (05:53)

Auto Syncing Clips (03:15)

Transitions

Placing a Transition (04:49)

Transition Manipulation (03:31)

Monitors (03:01)

Management (04:28)

GPS Project

Video Tracks (03:25)

Sync (05:30)

Frame (06:54)

Managing Media

Media Tool (02:37)

Consolidate (03:03)

Relinking Media (04:01)

Mixed Resolution Media Workflow

AMA (06:35)

Workflow Example (04:54)

Timeline Resolution vs. Media Resolution (06:09)

Visual Effects

Real-time vs. Non Real-time (03:30)

Adding Effects (03:02)

Rendering (03:34)

Included Effects (06:53)

Keyframes

Viewing and Editing Keyframes (05:34)

Controlling Motion (04:54)

Keyframes in Audio (02:30)

Nested Effects

Timelapse Project (04:19)

Adding and Editing Effects (04:09)

Reordering and Removing Effects (05:00)

Motion Track and Stabilization

Motion Tracking (03:51)

Tracking Data (05:16)

Image Stabilization (03:49)

NewBlue Titler

Basics (05:10)

Library (04:20)

Tools (06:55)

Titles

Title Tool (05:48)

Text Formatting (03:31)

Saving and Editing Titles (02:46)

Placing Titles (04:02)

Color Correction / Grading

Performing Color Correction (06:49)

Match Color (03:05)

Secondary Correction (04:35)

Audio

Audio Tools (05:35)

Multichannel Audio (03:53)

Buffer Size (04:31)

Clip Controls vs. Automation (04:39)

Live Mix Mode (03:36)

Sample Rates (04:53)

Recording Voice Overs (03:33)

Audio EQ Tool (02:59)

Audio Effects

Real-Time vs. AudioSuite (04:40)

AXX Audio Plug-ins (03:10)

Spectrum (05:19)

Dynamics (06:00)

Depth / Time (02:20)

Restoration (04:36)

Master Fader (05:00)

Exporting Projects

Send to… (02:48)

Formats (04:03)

AAF (04:25)

Conclusion

Course Wrap Up (02:47)

Credits

About the Author (03:31)