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Avid Media Composer - Intro

This course is a must for any EP, SP, PD or Exec looking to upskill and be able to assist in and speed up the editing process. Over 2 days in-person classroom time, trainees will learn the strategies and skills needed to go through rushes, create a sync pull and move on to building a rough cut. At the end of the course, you will be confident to new-found skills to go beyond the Paper Edit and actively participate in shaping the edit in Avid Media Composer.

This course is a must for any EP, SP, PD or Exec looking to upskill and be able to assist in and speed up the editing process. Over 2 days in-person classroom time, trainees will learn the strategies and skills needed to go through rushes, create a sync pull and move on to building a rough cut. At the end of the course, you will be confident to use new-found skills to go beyond the Paper Edit and actively participate in shaping the edit in Avid Media Composer.

No prior knowledge of Avid MC is required, although some familiarity with the software is useful. 

DAY 1

·       Familiarisation with the Avid MC interface

·       Creating a User Profile

·       Viewing rushes

·       Creating a "stringout" sequence from a rushes bin

·       Creating a syncpull

·       Re-ordering clips in the syncpull

·       Removing and adding/inserting content

·       Introduction to the Trim Tool

DAY 2

·       Adding voice-over

·       Adding music

·       Adding cutaways/b-roll

·       Tips and tricks to maintain sync

·       Adding basic captions and markers as notes

Tim Young is an award-winning Avid Editor and Avid Certified Instructor. Tim brings over 20 years’ experience of editing broadcast programmes to his teaching and provides Avid training at London South Bank University, Edinburgh Napier University. 

Do I need to bring anything to the course?

It’s advisable to bring a pen and some notepaper and a pair of headphones.  Otherwise, all you need is a receptive mind and your energy and enthusiasm.

Is lunch provided?

We keep you replenished with teas, coffee, biscuits and fruit. We don’t provide lunch – although there are a number of sandwich shops, cafes, restaurants close by, as well as a supermarket.

What if I have to cancel?

If you cancel more than 10 working days before the course date, you will get a full refund. If you cancel with less than 10 days' notice, or once the course has been confirmed, the full course fees are still due. We will however endeavour to get you onto to a future course as and when we have a spare space. Although this cannot be guaranteed and will usually involve you being offered the place at short notice, we have a great track record of making sure people get their training – even it takes a bit of time.

6 maximum (usually 4-6)

Times

10am - 5:30pm   (please arrive 15 minutes early for induction on the first day)            

Location

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations must be in writing and must be received at least 10 working days prior to the course date or the full fee will be charged. DV Talent reserves the right to cancel courses at any time (e.g. if there are insufficient enrolments) without liability, and delegates will be offered an alternative date or full refund. In booking a course, you are acknowledging you have read and accepted our Terms and Conditions.