Lynda.COM Avid Media Composer 5 Getting Started

Author:
Steve Holyhead

Duration:
03h 10m

Released on:
6/10/2010

Exercise files:
Yes

Software works on:
Windows only

In Avid Media Composer 5 Getting Started, author Steve Holyhead explores the tools and techniques in Media Composer for producing great looking video, as well as the basics of high definition media formats. This course walks through the video production workflow from input to editing to output, covers key information such as trim concepts and frame rates, and introduces techniques such as color correction, footage stabilization, and real-time audio effects. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

    Working with clips, bins, and folders
    Importing media
    Creating sequences
    Editing in the Timeline
    Using the Splice, Overwrite, and Three-Point editing techniques
    Trimming sequences
    Refining audio
    Adding and keyframing effects
    Compositing
    Mixing down audio and video





Introduction
Welcome           01m 31s
Using the exercise files           02m 42s

1. Understanding the Tools and Workflow
Starting Media Composer and creating a new project           04m 15s
Understanding Media Composer           05m 47s
Working with clips, bins, folders, and the Project window           03m 44s
Saving and backing up your work           04m 16s
Retrieving a project from the Attic           03m 38s

2. Accessing, Importing, and Organizing Material
Understanding media formats and the Format tab           08m 25s
Importing media           06m 11s
Linking to media using AMA           05m 43s
Accessing media from other projects           02m 56s
Working with clips in the bin           04m 43s

3. Introduction to Editing
Getting started with editing           07m 25s
Creating a new sequence           05m 39s
Removing material from your sequence           06m 20s
Editing segments in the Timeline           04m 25s

4. More Editing Techniques
Using Splice, Overwrite, and three-point editing           05m 25s
Understanding trim concepts           04m 39s
Working with trim techniques           06m 06s
Using the Timeline           07m 49s
Building multitrack sequences           06m 45s

5. Refining Audio
Adjusting audio levels and pan           06m 42s
Diving deeper into audio           07m 39s

6. Introduction to Effects
Setting quick transitions           05m 33s
Working in the Effects palette           03m 42s
Keyframing effects           07m 01s
Setting system performance and rendering effects           06m 52s

7. Motion Effects and Compositing
Creating freeze-frames and motion clips           04m 40s
Understanding timewarp effects           07m 15s
Understanding Timeline compositing           05m 42s

8. Finishing
Working with basic color correction           07m 13s
Stabilizing shaky footage           01m 44s
Creating a basic title           05m 00s
Mixing down video and audio           05m 47s

9. Delivering Your Finished Piece
Building the final output           06m 33s

Conclusion
Goodbye           00m 18s