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Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (Online)

Master the art of film and video editing with Avid Media Composer. Gain confidence, creativity, and efficiency in this comprehensive online course. Perfect for producers, editors, and multimedia producers looking to enhance their skills.

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  • 18 and older
  • $1,375
  • Virtual Classroom
  • 16 hours over 4 sessions
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What you'll learn in this media composer training:

Media Composer Fundamentals I (MC101) is the first step in achieving confidence, creativity, and efficiency with Avid Media Composer, the non-linear film/video editing application used in most movie and television productions. Together with the second course in the series, Media Composer Fundamentals II (MC110), this course provides the foundational training required to achieve the credential of Avid Certified User: Media Composer. Media Composer Fundamentals I is an introductory course designed to get a new user up-and-running on the software. In this course, students develop an understanding of the video editing process and the basic skills to edit a video project from start to finish. This includes understanding the relationship between media and project files, media storage location, the abilities to create the project file; bring in the source video and audio files; edit the sequence, add titles, music, and basic effects, and then export the finished sequence.

Audience

This course is designed for:

  • Producers
  • Editors
  • Assistant Editors
  • Multimedia Producers

Objectives:

  • Launch Media Composer
  • Identify and understand the function of the primary Media Composer tools and windows
  • Create / open a project using standard SD and HD formats
  • Import / Link to media
  • Create project bins, as needed
  • Organize clips by moving them from one bin to another
  • Create a sequence, and add or remove tracks as needed
  • Add clips to the sequence using Splice and Overwrite, or equivalent SmartTool functions
  • Remove sequence material using Lift and Extract, or equivalent SmartTool functions
  • Use Trim mode and SmartTool trim tools to change the length of sequence clips
  • Adjust the audio level (clip gain) of clips in the sequence
  • Add basic effects to sequence clips
  • Add transition effects to the sequence
  • Create and add static titles
  • Use automatic color correction to improve the appearance of video clips
  • Export the finished sequence as a high-quality video file, or for uploading to the web
  • Adjust basic settings relating the media creation and user preferences
  • Locate Media Composer project and media files
  • Delete unwanted media files, and all media at the completion of the edit process

Prerequisite: A working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh or operating systems.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

  • Cancellations made at least 3 business days in advance of the class will be honored with a refund less 5% cancellation fee.
  • Within 3 business days of class there is a $200 non-negotiable fee.

In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at Key Code Education (8)

(4.5-star rating across 8 reviews)
  • Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (Online)

    Anonymous review on 2/5/2021
    Jim is great!
  • Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (Online)

    Anonymous review on 10/7/2019
    My teacher was thorough and helpful. Made the class easy to follow.
  • Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (Online)

    Reviewed by Sergio Mario P. on 2/25/2019
    The classes were very good I learned a lot from the instructor, he was very kind and willing to help, I think I am going to fundamentals II, I am very satisfied with the course
  • Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (Online)

    Anonymous review on 3/5/2021
  • Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (Online)

    Reviewed by John Henry H. on 11/18/2019
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students consistently praised the class at Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I (Online) for its thorough and practical instruction. The teacher, Jim, was singled out for his exceptional teaching skills, making complex topics easy to follow. A strength of the course was the hands-on instruction, with students gaining a comprehensive understanding of the course content. The interactive classroom atmosphere facilitated by a kind and supportive instructor contributed to an overall positive learning experience. Many students expressed interest in continuing to Fundamentals II due to the high degree of satisfaction with the course. To sum up, students walked away with enhanced skills, a clear grasp of theory and practice, and the confidence to advance to more complex coursework. 1. "My teacher was thorough and helpful. Made the class easy to follow." 2. "The classes were very good I learned a lot from the instructor, he was very kind and willing to help." 3. "I think I am going to Fundamentals II, I am very satisfied with the course."

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Do I get a physical book for any class I take at Key Code Media?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi there! Yes, you get a book and access to the user certified test.
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Question from Justin E.
What is the difference between Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I and Avid Media Composer For Producers? I am a story producer but courses for Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I fits my schedule better. Would the Fundamentals 1 course still cover everything offered in the Producer course?
Answer from Brenda L. CourseHorse StaffCourseHorse Staff
Hi Justin! Key Code Education no longer offers the Avid for Producer class, but it’s basically a scaled-down version of the MC101 that is just 1 day. Producers don’t need to know how to edit, just launch the application and load a sequence. Hope this helps.
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