Learn Avid Media Composer

On February 8, 2021

Release date:2020, April 8

Author:John Lynn

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

This training class provides the critical fundamentals of learning Avid Media Composer from the ground-up.

PLEASE NOTE: The Main Avid Media Composer interface has been been recently updated! This training series is based on the ‘older’ version that is still being used by Hollywood, and 90% of most Avid users.

There are some additional videos that I will continue to upload to explain the interface change(s). I estimate it will take a year to two for the industry to slowly adapt to the new interface.

It is recommended that you have a recent version of Avid Media Composer installed before taking this course. Avid offers a 30 day fully functional trial if you do not own an active license.

This training represents a culmination of 25 years experience of using Avid Media Composer. Each lesson has been methodically scripted and presents specific concepts at an easy to learn pace.

Practice media is provided so you can follow along.

Special rights to use REAL movie footage from the short-film Legacy.

Support is provided via ‘Udemy’s’ Question/Answer forum.

Quizzes after each section to help you review critical concepts.

Special lecture descriptions are available for each lesson to enhance the instruction.

Extra bonus lessons on specific Media Composer effects are available.

* Please note: There are a few bonus lessons that require Avid FX, and Boris Continuum. Depending on the version of Avid Media Composer that you are running you may not have these third party plug-ins. This online training does not require these plug-ins, but if you have access to them, please enjoy the free bonus lessons.

This course is designed to help you get started with Avid Media Composer.

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02 Avid Media Composer Interface Windows
001 Creating a Project
002 Interface Windows
003 Bin Windows
004 Using Bin Tabs

03 Working with Media
001 Import File Options
002 Capture Tool
003 AMA – Avid Media Access
004 Using the Media Tool
005 Consolidating Media
006 Working with 4K Media

04 Bins
001 Working with Bins
002 Creating a Sequence
003 Auto Saving Bins

05 Smart Tools
001 Yellow Segment Mode
002 Red Segment Mode
003 Ripple Trim
004 Overwrite Trim
005 Smart Tool Settings

06 Trim Mode
001 Rolling Trim
002 Slip Mode
003 Slide Mode

07 Editing
001 Overwrite Edit
002 Splice Edit
003 Replace Edit
004 A-S Keys
005 Multicam Editing
006 Exporting a Sequence

08 Title Tool
001 Creating a Basic Title
002 Changing Text Object Colors
003 Editing Titles to the Timeline
004 NewBlue Title Tool – MC7 only
005 Avid FX – 3D Title

09 Sound Mixing
001 Audio Workspace
002 Audio Mixer
003 Audio Mixing Shortcuts
004 Audio Keyframing
005 RTAS Filters
006 Audio Suite Plugins – Speed Ramp Motion Effect

10 Effects
001 Basic Effects
002 Picture in Picture
003 Keyframing Graphics
004 Lightning Strike Effect
005 Light Rays through a Title
006 Wind Blur Effect
007 Correcting a Color Cast – Spectra Matte Effect
008 Pleasantville Effect