Advance your Avid Media Composer proficiency with this focused course on assistant editor skills, industry-standard tools, and the techniques required to produce clean, polished video edits.
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This comprehensive three-day course introduces you to the fundamentals of nonlinear editing and covers all essential capabilities of the Avid Media Composer system for Macintosh computers. An intermediate-level offering, this program teaches students the technical knowledge and organizational capabilities required of an assistant editor while simultaneously developing editorial expertise using the specialized equipment and methodologies essential for producing professional-quality edited video. Whether applying dynamic trimming strategies to shape actor performances in a dramatic moment or rapidly assembling a news segment to meet broadcast deadlines, this curriculum empowers students to elevate their Media Composer proficiency. Hands-on projects and practical assignments provide opportunities to engage with an unscripted documentary endeavor alongside a scripted comedic performance. This course establishes a strong foundation in Media Composer's visual effects toolkit and, combined with Media Composer Fundamentals I, qualifies you to obtain Avid Certified User credentials for Media Composer.
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Prerequisites:
Course Outline:
Fundamentals and Beyond
Inputting Media
Preparing Dailies
Quick Editing Tools
Review of Basic Edit Tools
Trimming Dialogue Scenes
Mixing Sequence Audio
Working with High-Resolution Images
Creative Retiming Effects
Tracking and Blurring Objects
Introduction to Multilayer Effects
Nesting Multiple Effects
Creating ChromaKey Effects
Animated Titles & Graphics
Packaging and Export
Managing Project Media
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Any transfers and cancellations require written notification to [email protected]
Rescheduling Policy:
All transferred courses must be completed within 3 months of the commencement date of the original class.
Cancellation/Exclusion Policy:
All refunds for the Six Week Intensive may take a minimum of 10 business days to process regardless of when the cancellation occurs.
Exclusion of a Student by the school may occur if the student displays behavior deemed inappropriate and/or disruptive to other students and/or school faculty. Student will receive 1 (one) written warning regarding behavior. If the behavior in question is repeated, the Student will be removed from the class with a written explanation of their exclusion. In the event that a Student is removed due to the above-mentioned repetitive and/or disruptive behavior, no tuition fees will be refunded.
In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Headquartered in the vibrant Flatiron District of New York City, Manhattan Edit Workshop (MEWShop) was founded in 2002 to provide cutting-edge instruction on Adobe, Avid, Blackmagic, and Apple platforms. Over the years, MEWShop has evolved into a comprehensive training center, offering an ever-expanding curriculum designed to meet the demands of today's media and entertainment industries. Whether you’re an aspiring editor, a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, or a content creator seeking to expand your production knowledge, MEWShop provides the ideal environment to learn and grow. Our approach to education combines technical mastery with artistic vision, ensuring that students not only understand the tools of the trade but also develop a keen storytelling sense essential to success in the industry.
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