Learn Avid Media Composer
What you'll learn
- By the end of this course, you should be able to complete an entire project from beginning to end.
Requirements
- A licensed copy of Avid Media Composer (version 7.0 or higher is preferred)
- Optional: A licensed copy of Photoshop
- Optional: A licensed copy of Avid FX and Boris Continuum
Description
This training class provides the critical fundamentals of learning Avid Media Composer from the ground-up.
PLEASE NOTE: The Main Avid Media Composer interface has been been recently updated! This training series is based on the 'older' version that is still being used by Hollywood, and 90% of most Avid users.
There are some additional videos that I will continue to upload to explain the interface change(s). I estimate it will take a year to two for the industry to slowly adapt to the new interface.
It is recommended that you have a recent version of Avid Media Composer installed before taking this course. Avid offers a 30 day fully functional trial if you do not own an active license. This course is NOT compatible with Avid First. You must have a fully functional FULL TRIAL or LICENSED version of Avid Media Composer.
This training represents a culmination of 25 years experience of using Avid Media Composer. Each lesson has been methodically scripted and presents specific concepts at an easy to learn pace.
Practice media is provided so you can follow along.
Special rights to use REAL movie footage from the short-film Legacy.
Support is provided via 'Udemy's' Question/Answer forum.
Quizzes after each section to help you review critical concepts.
Special lecture descriptions are available for each lesson to enhance the instruction.
Extra bonus lessons on specific Media Composer effects are available.
* There are a few bonus lessons that require Avid FX, and Boris Continuum. Depending on the version of Avid Media Composer that you are running you may not have these third party plug-ins. This online training does not require these plug-ins, but if you have access to them, please enjoy the free bonus lessons.
* If are you are Mac User, you will not have access to the traditional title cool, or Marquee.
We also offer an option to become an Avid Media Composer Certified Specialist. Please contact us if your are interested in becoming Avid Certified.
You can always contact us 24/7 at 866-566-1881, and we will return your call.
Who this course is for:
- This training focuses on editing techniques from the ground up. It is intended for those who are new to Avid Media Composer.
- Intermediate to Advanced users may find some lessons that will enhance their current workflows and save them time.
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John has a Masters Degree from prestigious Florida State Film School that is now one of the top 5 film schools in the country. He has worked on a variety of national television shows, and has traveled the country teaching film and video editing. High profile agencies such as ESPN, NASA, Lockheed Martin, MTV, CIA, and other film/video organizations have praised his training expertise. John is one of a very select few that is an active certified Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro instructor.
John has taught over 1,000 individuals covering 46 states, and a large area of the Caribbean. His recent work includes a YouTube channel that contains hundreds of Avid Media Composer and Final Cut Pro Tutorials. He is also a writer, and has published a book called 'The Portable Genius for Final Cut Pro.
John has been editing and teaching for 20 years. He has an active Certified Media Composer and Final Cut Pro instructor. He is also available for on-site consultation and training.