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MC 201: Media Composer Professional Editing I

Develop advanced editorial skills and professional workflows in this comprehensive two-day workshop at Manhattan Edit Workshop. You'll sharpen your editing process, learn to manage complex media structures, work with graphics and matte techniques, and apply color correction and audio mixing strategies. A deep and practical program for editors committed to operating at the highest level.

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  • 119 W 23rd St, New York, NY
  • 16 hours over 2 sessions

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Class Description

Description

Emphasizing quick, efficient workflows, this two-day professional workshop provides intensive training in Media Composer Professional Editing I (MC201). You will elevate your editing capabilities and master professional-grade techniques that distinguish accomplished editing professionals in the field.

Following detailed, structured instruction, you will develop the expertise needed to optimize your editing processes, accelerate your media ingest workflow, and maintain organized media assets. These skills will establish you as a go-to resource for technical editing guidance. Throughout the course, you will master advanced picture editing methods, learn efficient preparation for multi-camera editing work, and develop proficiency with graphics and matte creation. Additionally, the curriculum covers compositing operations using the 3D Warp effect, color adjustment techniques, and comprehensive coverage of the extensive audio tools and capabilities available in Media Composer.

You will work with sample media and realistic project files that allow you to progress at your own pace, with support from an Avid Certified Instructor. As an official component of the Avid Learning Series for Media Composer, MC 201: Media Composer Professional Editing I and the related course MC 210: Media Composer Professional Editing II together fulfill the training required for the Avid Certified Professional (Media Composer) credential.

Who is this course for:

  • Video editors
  • Assistant editors
  • Multimedia producers and designers

Prerequisites:

  • Completion of both MC101 Media Composer Fundamentals I and MC110 Media Composer Fundamentals II, or equivalent experience consisting of 12 months of full-time professional editing with Media Composer
  • Professional experience as an editor, assistant editor, director, or producer is strongly encouraged

Course Outcomes:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive editing workflows and strategies
  • Import, organize, and manage media efficiently within Media Composer
  • Execute multi-camera editing techniques and sequences
  • Apply advanced editing methods and timeline organization strategies
  • Create and manipulate graphics, mattes, and layered elements
  • Develop multi-layered compositions and composite graphics
  • Perform foundational color grading and adjustment operations
  • Prepare audio for final mixing using equalization, compression, and dynamic processing tools
  • Deliver professional-quality finished media files

Note: All students receive individual workstations. Instruction will use the current version of Avid Media Composer.

Syllabus:

Starting Out

  • Planning Your Edit
  • Overview of Workflows
  • Considerations When Starting a New Project
  • Preparing the Project Settings
  • Common Capture and Delivery Formats
  • Storage Requirements
  • Preparing the System
  • Where Does Your Project and Associated Data Reside

Media Input

  • Input: Link or Import
  • Working with the Source Browser
  • Using the Browser Tool to Link Media
  • Working with Camera Cards
  • Using the Source Browser Tool to Import Media
  • Other Ways to Link or Import Media
  • Workflow for Ingesting Media
  • Consolidate vs. Transcode
  • Background Consolidating or Transcoding
  • How Media Composer Adapts Footage
  • Aspect Ratio Issues with Standard Definition Footage

Multicamera Editing

  • Preparing the Production Team
  • Avid Multicamera Editing Workflows
  • Creating Group Clips
  • Setting Up for Multicamera Editing
  • Editing a Multicamera Sequence
  • Committing Multicamera Edits
  • Creating Multigroup Clips
  • Additional Grouping Methods: Ganging Footage in Monitors

Advanced Editing Techniques

  • A New World of Editing
  • The Timeline
  • Sequence Templates and Favorite Bins
  • Working with Tracks in the Timeline
  • Cleaning Tracks
  • Enhancing Functions with Modifier Keys
  • Further Editing Tips and Techniques

Working with Graphics and Mattes

  • Working with Still Graphics
  • Linking to a File
  • Importing a File
  • Organization
  • Importing Animated Graphics
  • Batch Import in the Graphic Workflow
  • Editing Graphics and Logos with Alpha
  • Animated Lower Thirds
  • Importing Photoshop Layers

Multilayering and Compositing

  • Reviewing Effect Techniques
  • Using the 3D Warp Effect
  • Saving and Using Effect Templates
  • Making a Video Wall
  • Adding Some Animation
  • Some Final Considerations for Keyframes
  • Collapsing Tracks in the Timeline
  • Understanding Perspective and Target
  • A Quick Guide to the Remaining Features

Color Correction

  • The Color Correction Tool
  • Color Correction Workflow
  • Semi-Automatic Correction
  • Color Cast Removal
  • Using Correction Templates
  • Keeping It Legal

Working with Audio

  • Preparing for the Audio Mix
  • Understanding Tracks, Channels, and Voices
  • Stereo
  • Workflow for Audio Mixing
  • Applying Audio Effects
  • Audio Effects: EQ
  • Audio Effects: Dynamics

Delivery

  • Delivery Requirements
  • Preparing for Output
  • Closed Captions
  • Reformatting
  • Final Considerations Before Output
  • Output Options
  • Archiving Your Project
  • Introducing AS-02 Versioning
  • Cleaning Up Your Media
School Notes:

Once you have signed up for this class, please email [email protected] if you are signing up for personal improvement or for business and if the company will be paying for your tuition.

Refund Policy

Any transfers and cancellations require written notification to [email protected]

Rescheduling Policy:

  • Bookings transferred by the customer more than 15 business days before the commencement date of the course will incur no transfer fee.
  • Bookings rescheduled by the customer within 1 to 15 business days of the commencement date of the course will incur a $150 transfer fee.

All transferred courses must be completed within 3 months of the commencement date of the original class.

Cancellation/Exclusion Policy:

  • Cancellations by customers made more than 22 business days before course commencement will incur 5% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellations within 9 to 22 business days of course commencement will incur a 50% cancellation fee
  • Cancellations between 1 and 8 business days will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
  • In the event that a customer cancels a booking for which a transfer has taken place, this will incur a minimum 50% cancellation fee.

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.

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Manhattan Edit Workshop

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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