This intensive training program examines the diverse responsibilities and technical competencies required of Assistant Editors working in both narrative scripted and documentary unscripted productions. Content is delivered through expert lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and practical application exercises conducted in Avid Media Composer. This specialized program is structured to keep professionals informed of emerging post-production methodologies and equips participants with practical skills for succeeding in scripted and unscripted television and film production environments.
You will develop knowledge regarding appropriate codec selection for importing or relinking media, strategies for organizing complex projects, grouping and arranging footage, ScriptSync functionality, and numerous additional technical competencies. The program also addresses the professional career progression of Assistant Editors and interpersonal strategies for thriving in collaborative production environments. Upon completion, participants will possess the skills to progress toward Editor roles and leadership positions.
After completing this course, participants will demonstrate the ability to:
- Build and configure new projects optimized for offline editing workflows
- Recognize external project structures, project specifications, and customized user profiles
- Execute media ingest procedures, establish media linking, and perform transcoding operations
- Categorize and differentiate camera formats and timecode specifications
- Edit clips and organize grouped footage, including MultiGroup functionality
- Structure projects efficiently using bins, folders, and metadata organization
- Employ ScriptSync and List Tool for script-based editing workflows
- Utilize the Media Tool for professional media management
- Transition offline edited sequences to online editing quality standards
- Perform upconversion, decomposition, audio mixing, and media relinking procedures
- Generate and export completed sequences and finished projects
- Resolve and address significant technical problems efficiently
- Navigate the Avid Attic for asset recovery and project archiving
- Implement shared storage solutions with Avid ISIS and NEXIS systems
This course is intended for:
- Professional Video Editors
- Assistant Editors
- Post-Production Production Assistants
- Multimedia and Digital Content Producers
Prerequisites:
- Successful completion of MC101 Avid Media Composer Fundamentals I course or demonstrable equivalent professional experience.
- Proficiency with Windows or Macintosh operating systems and file management.
- Background in video production or post-production work is strongly recommended.
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.
