Overview

Media Composer Fundamentals II (MC110) builds on foundational editing knowledge and prepares video editors to master intermediate effects creation within Avid Media Composer, the professional non-linear editing application used across film and television production. This course strengthens technical skills and organizational expertise necessary for assistant editor roles while developing proficiency with creative tools and editing techniques that produce broadcast-quality video.

You will learn to use dynamic trim techniques to refine actor performances in dramatic scenes and assemble news packages efficiently under deadline pressure. Through practical class projects and hands-on exercises, you will work with real-world material, including unscripted documentary content and scripted comedy scenes. Upon completion of this course and Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101), you will be prepared to pursue the Avid Certified User credential in Media Composer.

Intended Audience:

This course is designed for professionals in these roles:

Video Producers
Professional Editors
Assistant Editors
Multimedia Producers

Course Objectives:

Create custom project sizes, including formats larger than HD (2K, 4K, and beyond)
Understand the technical requirements and implications of working with larger-than-HD projects
Link to media files and copy, consolidate, or transcode media as needed
Synchronize video and audio recorded from separate sources
Organize project bins using industry-standard conventions and practices
Assemble scenes efficiently using storyboard editing with Top, Tail, and Extend functionality
Apply various search tools to locate specific clips within projects
Create multiple sequence versions to track and compare the creative editing process
Utilize Media Composer's advanced trim tools to dynamically adjust scene pacing and rhythm
Adjust Clip Gain and employ Pan and Volume automation to create balanced audio mixes
Create pan-and-zoom style camera movements over still images or video clips
Apply effects to solve common image challenges, including stabilization, face and logo blur, and jump cut removal
Create freeze-frames, slow-motion effects, and TimeWarp manipulations
Use multi-layer effects for split-screens, superimposition, and composite video elements, including SpectraMatte chroma-key effects
Optimize effect rendering for improved playback performance
Develop animated titles using NewBlue Titler Pro
Manage render files efficiently to maintain organized media drives
Implement correct backup procedures for project files and associated media
Utilize Avid's autosave feature to recover lost work
Relink media files when necessary
Troubleshoot and resolve common technical issues, such as Media Offline errors
Configure settings to maximize efficiency and prevent complications
Output finished programs according to broadcast delivery standards
Prepare successfully for the associated certification examination