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Media Composer 110 | 3 Day
Media Composer Fundamentals II - $1,295
MC 110 certification test is now FREE with this course!
[THREE-DAY INTENSIVE, 10am-6pm]
Students can take the five-day MC 101/110 course bundle option and SAVE OVER 10%.
Our MC 110 class is a three-day course that introduces the concepts of nonlinear editing and includes all basic features of the Avid Media Composer system for Macintosh.
An intermediate course, this course is designed to teach students the technical and organization skills of an assistant editor, and develop their editorial skills with the tools and techniques required to produce a well-edited video. From using dynamic trim techniques to shape the actor’s performances in a dramatic scene, to quickly assembling a news package to meet deadline, this course empowers novice users to take their Media Composer skills to the next level. Class projects and exercises are hands-on, giving students the opportunity to work on an unscripted documentary project, as well as a scripted comedy scene.
This course provides a solid foundation in Media Composer video effects capabilities and in conjunction with the Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101) course, will prepare you to earn the credential of Avid Certified User (Media Composer).
Who should attend? Editors, Assistant editors, and Multimedia producers.
Prerequisites:
Completion of the course Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101)
A working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating systems
Experience in video production or post-production is strongly recommended
Each student gets their own workstation.
Students can take the five-day MC 101/110 course bundle option and SAVE OVER 10%.
Course Outline:
Fundamentals and Beyond
· Fundamental Concepts
· Learning the Basic Workflow
· Going Beyond HD
· Working in 4K
· Creating a New Project
· Setting up a Project
Inputting Media
Ways to Input Video and Audio Clips
Using the Source Browser
Linking Clips to Your Project
Importing Media Files
Importing Sequential Image Files
Copying and Converting Linked Media
Preparing Dailies
· Prepping for the Edit
· Adding Information to Dailies
· Sorting the Bin
· Filtering the Bin
· Creating Subclips
· Cloning Clips to Multiple Bins
· Opening a Bin from Another Project
· AutoSyncing Picture and Sound
· Grouping Clips
Quick Editing Tools
Editing from the Bin
Creating a Stringout Sequence
Storyboard Editing
Cutting Down a Sequence with Top and Tail
Using the Extend Function
Using Markers
Mapping Buttons and Menus
Cutting and Recutting a Scene
Review of Basic Edit Tools
Selecting Multiple Segments
Alternate Ways to Use Sequences
Finding Alternative Shots
Essential Tools
Trimming Dialogue Scenes
Understanding Trim
The "Radio Edit" Technique
Exploring Trim Mode
Trimming On the Fly
Creating Split Edits
Maintaining Sync
Slipping and Sliding Segments
Mixing Sequence Audio
Mixing Audio Efficiently
Setting Up for Audio Mixing
Audio EQ Tool
Keyframing Volume and Pan Changes
Working with High-Resolution Images
Understanding Pan & Zoom Effects
Exploring the Source Settings Dialog Box
Using FrameFlex on 2K+ Clips
Creating a Pan and Zoom Effect with FrameFlex
Creative Retiming Effects
Review of Freeze Frames and Motion Effects
Creating Motion Effects to Fill a Duration
Creating Timewarp Effects
Timewarp Preset Effects
Creating a Timewarp Effect
Using the Anchor Frame
Tracking and Blurring Objects
Blurring Unwanted Objects
Creating a Blur Effect
Introduction to Multilayer Effects
Creating a Split-Screen Effect
Using Advanced Keyframe Graphs
Essential Tools
Nesting Multiple Effects
Nesting Effects
Changing the Order of Nested Effects
Editing Inside a Nest
Measuring Performance
Adjusting Playback Quality
Rendering Effects
Understanding ExpertRender
Creating ChromaKey Effects
Different Keying Types
Exploring the SpectraMatte
Viewing the Matte Channel
Cropping Out Garbage
Adjusting the SpectraMatte
Animated Titles & Graphics
Creating Titles with NewBlue Titler Pro
Creating a Title
AMA Linking to Real-Time Moving Matte Keys
Packaging and Export
Understanding the Review Process
Tools for Review
Preparing for Output
Packaging a Sequence
Exporting a File
Using the Send To Export Templates
Exporting XDCAM Media
Managing Project Media
Managing Your Media
Deleting Media Files
Understanding Consolidate and Transcode
Note: The curricula above comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to