Introductory Course Includes Avid Free Software (3 Nights or 1 Saturday)

Introductory To Video Editing With Avid Free & DVD Authoring

Overview:
This 3 night, one Saturday course will cover the basic techniques of shooting with a digital video camera. Learn the basic functions and settings of the camera. Introduce the concept of non-linear editing, the basic features of Avid Free, QuickTime and DVDIT. Session time is divided between demonstration and hands on practical, with ample time for experimentation.

Prerequisite:
This course assumes that you are familiar with the Windows computer system software and familiar particularly with the user interface and navigational tools.

Hardware Required (*optional):
*Digital video camera with FireWire
Window system with sufficient hard disk space
*Internet connection
*FireWire card
Sound card and speakers

Students will learn:

Avid Free.

Module 1 - Introduction to Avid:
Avid Terms
Open Avid & Create a New Project
Exercise

Module 2 - Capture:
Deck/Camera/FireWire
Audio Settings/Sample Rates
Capturing Footage
Importing Other Material

Module 3 - Create a Sequence:
Outline of Non-Linear Editing
Avid Screen Layout
Mark IN Mark OUT
Splicing/Overwriting Extracting/Lifting
Essential Basic Tools
Exercise

Module 4 - Trimming:
Displaying the Sample Plot
Single Roller Trim
Handles
Trimming the A Side
Trimming the B Side
Duel Roller Trimming
Exercise

Module 5 - Creating Titles:
Understanding the Title Tool Bar
Safe Action Area
Formatting Text
Saving & Revising Titles
Editing into the Sequence
Exercise

Module 6 - Adding FX - Dissolves - Finishing:
Dissolves
Fade to Colours
Multiple Dissolves
Resizing
Setting for the Output File
Output Your Project

To register for a class, or find out up-to-date course schedules, please
don't hesitate to contact us on 07 55 649 600.