Learn in our state of the art training centre or Live & Online with our 3 day hands on Avid Certified Intermediate Media Composer Fundamentals II Course is for video editors who have a basic knowledge of editing in Media Composer, and are ready to broaden their foundational skills to take their editing to the next level.
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Day 1: Media Composer Fundamentals II Course
Fundamentals and Beyond
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Fundamental Concepts
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Learning the Basic Workflow
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Going Beyond HD
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Working in 4K
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Creating a New Project
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Setting up a Project
Inputting Media
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Ways to Input Video and Audio Clips
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Using the Source Browser
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Linking Clips to Your Project
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Importing Media Files
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Importing Sequential Image Files
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Copying and Converting Linked Media
Preparing Dailies
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Prepping for the Edit
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Adding Information to Dailies
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Sorting the Bin
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Filtering the Bin
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Creating Subclips
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Cloning Clips to Multiple Bins
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Opening a Bin from Another Project
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AutoSyncing Picture and Sound
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Grouping Clips
Quick Editing Tools
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Editing from the Bin
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Creating a Stringout Sequence
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Storyboard Editing
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Cutting Down a Sequence with Top and Tail
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Using the Extend Function
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Using Markers
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Mapping Buttons and Menus
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Copying and Updating User Settings
Cutting and Recutting a Scene
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Review of Basic Edit Tools
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Selecting Multiple Segments
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Alternate Ways to Use Sequences
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Finding Alternative Shots
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Essential Tools
Trimming Dialogue Scenes
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Understanding Trim
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The “Radio Edit” Technique
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Exploring Trim Mode
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Trimming On the Fly
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Creating Split Edits
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Maintaining Sync
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Slipping and Sliding Segments
Mixing Sequence Audio
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Mixing Audio Efficiently
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Setting Up for Audio Mixing
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Audio EQ Tool
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Keyframing Volume and Pan Changes
Working with High-Resolution Images
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Understanding Pan & Zoom Effects
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Exploring the Source Settings Dialog Box
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Using FrameFlex on 2K+ Clips
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Creating a Pan and Zoom Effect with FrameFlex
Creative Retiming Effects
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Review of Freeze Frames and Motion Effects
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Creating Motion Effects to Fill a Duration
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Creating Timewarp Effects
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Timewarp Preset Effects
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Creating a Timewarp Effect
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Using the Anchor Frame
Tracking and Blurring Objects
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Blurring Unwanted Objects
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Creating a Blur Effect
Introduction to Multilayer Effects
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Nesting Multiple Effects
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Nesting Effects
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Changing the Order of Nested Effects
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Editing Inside a Nest
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Measuring Performance
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Adjusting Playback Quality
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Rendering Effects
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Understanding ExpertRender
Creating ChromaKey Effects
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Different Keying Types
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Exploring the SpectraMatte
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Viewing the Matte Channel
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Cropping Out Garbage
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Adjusting the SpectraMatte
Animated Titles & Graphics
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Creating Titles with NewBlue Titler Pro
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Creating a Title
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AMA Linking to Real-Time Moving Matte Keys
Packaging and Export
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Understanding the Review Process
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Tools for Review
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Preparing for Output
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Preparing for Output
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Exporting a File
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Using the Send To Export Templates
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Exporting XDCAM Media
Managing Project Media
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Managing Your Media
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Deleting Media Files
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Understanding Consolidate and Transcode
What's Included

Comprehensive Manual
Detailed course materials

Certificate
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Hands-on Practice
Real-world projects

Video Tutorials
Supporting content

Course Notes
Downloadable PDFs

Practice Files
Sample footage
What You Will Need
Who Should Attend
This course is perfect for anyone looking to learn professional video editing from scratch. Whether you’re starting a new career or adding to your existing skillset, this course will give you the foundation you need.
- Aspiring video editors starting their career
- Content creators wanting to edit videos
- Familiarity with Mac or Windows OS
- No Prior Knowledge of Editing experience
- Social media managers creating content
- Basic Computer literacy
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