Avid 205 - Media Composer Effects Tools and Techniques November 15, 2011

http://www.fmctraining.com/fmc.asp?v=Avid&g=Media+Composer&i=905

Contact: 202-429-9700 [email protected]

Overview:

Students learn to design multilayered and multi-nested effects on Avid Media Composer for maximum quality and optimal render time. Hands-on exercises help students create and combine effects to achieve real-world results.

Who Should Attend:

Producers, editors, assistant editors, multimedia producers

Prerequisites:

MC 101 Introduction to Avid Media Composer or equivalent experience.

What You Will Learn:
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.

* Advanced effect techniques, including nesting
* Introduction to Intraframe and AniMatte effects
* Advanced keyframing and keying
* Effect shortcuts and tips
* Working with matte keys
* Working with chroma and luma keys

Lesson 1
Effect Design Techniques and Shortcuts

* Effect Display and Navigation Techniques
* Effect Design and Editing Techniques
* Nesting and Titles
* Video Mixdown

Lesson 2
Advanced Keyframing

* Working with Advanced Keyframing
* Configuring the Effect Editor
* Working with Keyframe Graphs

Lesson 3
Introduction to Intraframe Effects

* Object‐Creation Intraframe Effects
* Shape Creation Tools
* Object Manipulation Tools
* Adjusting Object Stacking
* Object Parameters
* Using the Clone Mode
* Using the Scratch Removal Mode
* Using the Color Match Mode
* Keyframing Multiple Objects

Lesson 4
Working with the AniMatte Effect

* Using the AniMatte Effect
* AniMatte Parameters
* Keyframing AniMatte Shapes
* Exporting AniMatte Shapes
* Creating a Matte Element

Lesson 5
Working with Matte Keys

* Working with Matte Keys
* Imported Matte Keys
* Using Imported Matte Keys

Lesson 6
Working with Chroma and Luma Keys

* Working with Chroma Keys
* Working with Luma Keys