In Media Composer Professional Editing II, you will advance your editing expertise to professional levels, mastering sophisticated techniques and methodologies that distinguish accomplished editing professionals. This course focuses on long-form production work within larger creative teams, teaching you how to optimize your workflow through advanced media management, organize comprehensive metadata and project settings, and establish yourself as a trusted expert resource for colleagues. You will develop proficiency in color management, script-based editing workflows, and surround sound mixing. Additionally, you will master advanced compositing techniques using Paint Tools, AniMatte, SpectraMatte, and the Avid Tracker for sophisticated visual effects work.
The course provides carefully selected media and projects enabling self-paced learning or instructor-guided study with an Avid Certified Instructor. As an official component of the Avid Learning Series for Media Composer, this course, along with Media Composer Professional Editing I, prepares you for the Avid Certified Professional credential in Media Composer through an Avid Learning Partner program.
Target Audience:
This course is designed for producers, editors, assistant editors, and multimedia producers seeking advanced training.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, you will be able to:
- Utilize advanced workflows for long-form keyframe animation
- Prepare media efficiently for professional editing projects
- Apply color management techniques to ensure visual consistency
- Customize and master professional settings for optimal workflow
- Execute script-based editing workflows for narrative projects
- Perform advanced trimming and sophisticated timeline techniques
- Manage comprehensive metadata for efficient output and archival
- Work with multichannel audio, surround sound mixing, and audio ducking techniques
- Apply Paint tools to correct image problems and create visual treatments
- Use advanced Compositing and Tracking tools for professional results
- Enhance storytelling through professional-grade visual effects
- Successfully complete the associated certification examination
Prerequisites
Successful completion of MC101 Media Composer Fundamentals I and MC110 Media Composer Fundamentals II, or equivalent hands-on experience with 12 months of full-time editing on Media Composer. Completion of MC201 Media Composer Professional Editing I is strongly recommended. Background experience as an editor, assistant editor, director, or producer is highly beneficial for course success.
