Introduction to Avid Media Composer

FILM TV X 479.28

An introduction to Avid Media Composer, an industry-standard non-linear film/video editing application that is affordable, has easy-to-use video editing tools, streamlined HD, file-based, and stereo 3-D workflows.

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In-Person
Starting at $785.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you will learn.

  • Learn to cut scenes from sample footage and gain an understanding of editorial processes and workflow
  • Understand the interface and basic editing techniques of Avid Media Composer
  • Delve into intricate editorial choices such as trimming, fine-tuning, adjusting audio and more
  • Master how to handle multicamera editing, adding transitions, adding titles, and outputting

About this course:

This course provides an introduction to Avid Media Composer, an industry-standard non-linear film/video editing application. This long-standing editing software is affordable; has easy-to-use video editing tools; and streamlined HD, file-based, and stereo 3D workflows. You learn to cut scenes from sample footage and gain an understanding of editorial processes and workflow. Instruction leads you through the interface and basic editing techniques before moving on to trimming, fine-tuning the edit, adjusting audio, handling multi-camera editing, adding transitions, adding titles, and outputting your finished project.
Prerequisites
Background in editing, production, or post-production is strongly suggested. You must have access to a Mac laptop with a minimum of 20 GB of free space, a power adapter, and Avid Media Composer 7 or 8 (installed and fully updated) and headphones.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
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Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Whitney Dunn
393826
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Notes

Early enrollment advised. Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 08, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials
Book: Avid Media Composer Fundamentals ll by MC 110 Avid Learning Series
Schedule
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Mon Sep 25, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Mon Oct 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Mon Oct 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Mon Oct 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Mon Oct 23, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Mon Oct 30, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Mon Nov 6, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Mon Nov 13, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Mon Nov 20, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
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Mon Nov 27, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B
Lecture
Mon Dec 4, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 119B

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