MC 110: Media Composer Fundamentals II (Live Online)

This three-day course 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 is this class for? 

• Editors
• Assistant Editors
• Multimedia Producers.

Prerequisites:

• Completion of the course Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101)
• A working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating systems
• Experience video production or post-production is strongly recommended 

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
• Copying and Updating User Settings
• Quick Editing Techniques
• Creating a Stringout for Review
• Tennessee Park our Montage
• Improving a Montage with Split Edits
• Map the Keyboard of a New User
• 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 Expert Render

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