Specifications

ptg
Objectives:
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Understand basic editing workflow
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Identify the hardware components of
the system
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Learn about the locations and relation-
ships of project-related files
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Identify elements of the Media
Composer interface
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Get started with a project, bins,
and editing
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Save your work
Welcome to the world of digital nonlinear
editing using Avid
®
Media Composer
®
.
This book will be your guide as you join
the worldwide ranks of Avid editors who
use Media Composer to construct the
widest array of projects—from supersized
Hollywood blockbusters to local newscasts
to basic wedding videos.
Media Composer is a deep application with
layers of functionality for editing, effects,
color correction, titling, and project and
media management. Before diving in, how-
ever, you should understand some basic
terminology and components of the Avid
system. This chapter introduces you to
Media Composer, its editing workflow, and
a few basic terms and concepts. You will
learn how to set up a project and its bins
and how to perform your first edits.
1
Introducing Tools
and Workflow
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