Updated September 15, 2005

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Media Composer Training


101 - Editing with Avid Media Composer ($1150)
Length: 3 Days Price: $1150/student
This three-day course introduces the concepts of nonlinear editing and includes all basic features of the Avid Media Composer system for Macintosh and Windows. Session time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice, with ample time for experimentation with sample material. Students will use Avid Media Composer to digitize and organize source footage, edit sync and non-sync material, trim sequences, edit audio, create titles, and output work. The final product will be a finished program. This course is also appropriate for Avid Symphony users.

Prerequisites: Designed for the novice Avid Media Composer editor, no familiarity with the system is necessary. Completion of a Macintosh or Windows introductory course or equivalent is required, and a background in editing, production, or post-production is strongly suggested.

Upcoming Dates:

May 5-7
June 2-4
July 7-9
August 4-6
Septemer 1-3


110 - Introduction to Avid Media Composer Effects ($800)
Length: 2 Days Price: $800/student
This two-day course introduces basic effects and is a prerequisite for the 305 Advanced Avid Media Composer Effects course. Topics include: creating multilayered effects, keyframing effects, creating effect templates, using AVX plug-in effects, creating motion effects and timewarps, using the 3D Effects option,and nesting layers. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on-practice. This course is also appropriate for Avid Symphony users.

Prerequisites: Students should have completed the 101 Editing with Avid Media Composer course.

Upcoming Dates:

May 8-9
June 5-6
July 10-11
August 7-8
Septemer 4-5


201 - Advanced Techniques for Avid Media Composer ($800)
Length: 2 Days Price: $800/student
This two-day course is designed for experienced Avid Media Composer (or Symphony) editors who want to become more productive by mastering the system ’s sophisticated editing features and shortcuts. Students also learn advanced techniques to help streamline system, media, and project management. Sessions include instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice. Topics include: editing features (such as Sync Point Editing and Replace Edit), advanced trimming techniques, editing and viewing options, multicamera editing, sync audio methods, keyboard shortcuts, user settings, and capturing and recapturing tips. Project, media, and system management topics include: improving Avid Media Composer performance and moving and deleting media.

Prerequisites: Completion of the 101 Editing with Avid Media Composer course or the equivalent of six months' experience editing on the system is required. A background as editor, assistant editor, director, or producer is necessary.

Upcoming Dates:

May 12-13
June 9-10
July 14-15
August 11-12
Septemer 8-9

210 - Creating Graphics and Mattes for Avid Editing Systems with Adobe ($800)
Length: 2 Days Price: $800/student
Designed for the advanced Avid Media Composer or Avid Xpress Pro editor, this two-day course demonstrates how to prepare still and moving graphics for import into Avid Media Composer. Students will also learn how to use Intraframe Editing to create paint effects and animated mattes. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on-practice. Topics include: preparing and importing graphics, creating and using alpha channels, layers, and matte keys, and using Adobe Photoshop to treat logos and web graphics for use in a video program. Third party packages used in the class include Adobe Photoshop 7.0. This course is also relevant for Avid Symphony users.

Prerequisites: Completion of the 101 Editing with Avid Media Composer course and the 110 Introduction to Avid Media Composer Effects course are required.

Upcoming Dates:

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239 - Color Correction with Avid Media Composer and Avid Xpress Pro ($800)
Length: 2 Days Price: $800/student
This two day course, designed for the intermediate user, explains how to color correct a sequence on Avid Media Composer and Avid Xpress Pro. The editor will learn how to color correct each shot in a sequence, use Avid ’s internal video scopes, make sure the color and luminance are within safe broadcast limits, and create a treatment for an entire sequence. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice.

Prerequisites: Completion of the 101 Editing with Avid Media Composer or the equivalent of six months experience editing on the Avid system is required.

Upcoming Dates:

May 14-15
June 11-12
July 16-17
August 13-14
Septemer 10-11

 

305 - Advanced Avid Media Composer Effects ($1150)
Length: 3 Days Price: $1150/student
This three-day course focuses on designing multilayered and multinested 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. Topics include: effect shortcuts and tips, advanced keyframing, nesting and keying, render time reduction, using Avid Media Composer#8217s Paint and AniMatte effects, and effect media management. This course is also relevant for Avid Symphony users.

Prerequisites: Students should have completed both 101 Editing with Avid Media Composer and the 110 Introduction to Avid Media Composer Effects courses. They should also have several months'experience on the Avid Media Composer system.

Upcoming Dates:

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202 - Avid Unity MediaNetwork for System Administrators ($875)
Length: 2 Days Price: $875/student
Learn how to keep the Avid Unity MediaNetwork system running smoothly with basic administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques. Designed for system administrators, facility or freelance technicians working in broadcast or post environments.

Upcoming Dates:

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Package Pricing:

101/110 - Media Composer Editing and Effects Package ($1750)
Length: 5 Days Price: $1750/student

Media Composer ACU Class Package ($3400)
101,110,201,239 plus ACU exam

 

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Boris Certified Training: (Call for dates and times)


BRS 101 — Boris (FX, RED and Graffiti) ($695)
Length: 2 Days Price: $695/student
This class is divided into two one-day modules. Day one covers effects, filters and compositing. The class explores the compositing and filter tools used in Boris FX and RED. Both products work as a plug-in application for nonlinear editing systems including Avid, Media 100, Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro. Since Boris FX and RED share a common user interface this class is appropriate for users of either product. Any features that are RED-only are noted in the Student Guide. Day two covers text and title animation using the title application built into Boris RED and Graffiti. This class is appropriate for RED customers as well as stand-alone Graffiti users. Each one-day class can be taken separately for $495. Prerequisites: Basic Macintosh or Windows experience required.

BRS 102 - CONTINUUM COMPLETE AVX (BCC AVX) ($375)
Length 1 Day Price $375/student
This one day course explores the filters used from within the Avid editing interface. Students will learn how to customize the filters and build composites in the proper order for maximum system performance.

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