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Migrating from Final Cut Pro 7 to Avid Media Composer 5.5

Migrating from Final Cut Pro 7 to Avid Media Composer 5.5

with Steve Holyhead



Migrating from Final Cut Pro 7 to Avid Media Composer 5.5 is a thorough comparison of the interfaces, concepts, tools, and workflow behind each of these two programs, covering the key differences video editors need to know to master Media Composer and make the switch. The course covers the basics of editing in Avid Media Composer, including sequence creation, project organization and navigation, importing and linking media, timeline editing techniques, and how to work with audio and add transitions and effects. Exercise files are included with the course.
Topics include:
  • Working with clips, bins, folders and the project window
  • Customizing user settings and keyboard layout
  • Importing video, audio, and graphics
  • Accessing clips from other projects
  • Comparing backup structure
  • Organizing media and project assets
  • Understanding media resolution and locations
  • Editing in the timeline
  • Mixing audio
  • Compositing with keyframes
  • Creating titles
  • Color correcting footage
  • Preparing and outputting master sequences

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author
Steve Holyhead
subject
Video, Video Editing, Visual Effects
software
Final Cut Pro 7, Media Composer 5.5
level
Beginner
duration
7h 19m
released
Jul 13, 2011

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