This comprehensive three-day introductory course teaches the foundational concepts of nonlinear editing technology and covers all the essential features of the Avid Media Composer system for Macintosh computers. This intermediate-level course is designed specifically to teach the technical and organizational skills required of a professional assistant editor while simultaneously developing your editorial judgment and creative abilities. You will master the tools and techniques necessary to produce expertly edited video, whether you are creating a dynamic news package that meets urgent broadcast deadlines or shaping an actor's performance in a dramatic scene through precise trim editing.
Throughout the course, you will work on hands-on projects and exercises that provide a realistic experience. You will complete work on an unscripted documentary project, giving you practice with the challenges of working with raw footage and finding narrative in real material. Additionally, you will edit a fully scripted comedy scene, learning how editorial choices can enhance comic timing and performance. This training equips you with a strong foundation in Media Composer's video effects and compositing capabilities. When combined with the Media Composer Fundamentals I course, this class prepares you to achieve Avid Certified User status in Media Composer, a credential recognized throughout the professional video editing industry.
Who This Class Is Designed For:
- Professional video editors looking to advance their skills
- Assistant editors seeking to develop expertise in Media Composer workflows
- Multimedia producers working across multiple formats and platforms
Required Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101) course
- Working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating system navigation and file management
- Professional or educational experience in video production or post-production work is strongly recommended
