Avid Media Composer Training — FAQ
Who
Who should take Avid Media Composer classes?
Media Composer courses are designed for aspiring editors, assistant editors, filmmakers, producers, and post-production professionals who want to work in professional film, television, and long-form editorial environments.
Are Media Composer classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. Fundamentals courses (such as MC101) require no prior Avid experience and are structured for beginners, while intermediate and advanced courses build professional-level skills.
Who teaches the Media Composer courses at Manhattan Edit Workshop?
Courses are taught by certified Avid instructors with real-world professional editing experience in film, TV, and post-production. You can see our instructors here.
Is there group training available for Avid Media Composer?
Yes. You can see our group and training here. Instruction is available online, in person, or at your facility.
What
What will I learn in Avid Media Composer training?
You’ll learn professional video editing workflows, including media management, timeline editing, trimming, syncing audio, multicam editing, effects, color basics, and export/delivery workflows.
What makes Media Composer different from other editing software?
Avid Media Composer is known for its powerful media management, collaboration tools, and stability on large-scale professional projects, making it a long-standing industry standard for film and television.
What courses are offered for Media Composer?
Manhattan Edit Workshop offers Media Composer Fundamentals (MC101, MC110), professional editing courses, assistant editor workflow workshops, and advanced topic sessions.
What are some jobs that use Avid Media Composer in the industry?
Avid Media Composer is used by professional film and television editors, assistant editors, post-production supervisors, and editorial teams working in high-end narrative, documentary, and broadcast production. It has been the primary editing system on numerous Oscar-winning films, including Oppenheimer, The Social Network, No Country for Old Men, The English Patient, and The Hurt Locker, making it a core tool across the professional post-production industry.
When
When are Media Composer classes offered?
Classes run year-round with multiple scheduled dates for both in-person NYC and live online formats.
How long do Media Composer courses last?
Fundamentals courses typically run 2–5 days, depending on level, while advanced and specialty workshops may run 1–3 days.
Where
Where are in-person Media Composer classes held?
In-person classes take place at Manhattan Edit Workshop’s NYC location in Manhattan.
Can I take Media Composer classes online?
Yes. MEWShop offers live, instructor-led online Media Composer classes with real-time interaction and guided exercises. You can see our online class requirements here.
Why
Why should I learn Avid Media Composer?
Media Composer remains a primary editing system for professional film and television productions, especially in collaborative post-production environments.
Why take Media Composer training instead of learning on my own?
Instructor-led training provides structured learning, real workflows, immediate feedback, and preparation for professional editing environments and certifications.
How
How do I enroll in a Media Composer course?
You can enroll directly through Manhattan Edit Workshop’s Avid course page by selecting your desired class and date.
How much experience do I need before enrolling?
No prior Avid experience is required for fundamentals courses. Advanced courses recommend completion of prerequisites or equivalent experience.