205 - Avid Media Composer Effects Tools and Techniques April 6, 2011

Overview:
Students learn to design multilayered and multi-nested effects on Avid Media Composer for maximum quality and optimal render time. Hands-on exercises help students create and combine effects to achieve real-world results.
Who Should Attend:
Producers, editors, assistant editors, multimedia producers
Prerequisites:
MC 101 Introduction to Avid Media Composer or equivalent experience.
What You Will Learn:
Note: The curricula below comprise activities typically covered in a class at this skill level. The instructor may, at his/her discretion, adjust the lesson plan to meet the needs of the class.
Advanced effect techniques, including nesting
Introduction to Intraframe and AniMatte effects
Advanced keyframing and keying
Effect shortcuts and tips
Working with matte keys
Working with chroma and luma keys

Lesson 1
Effect Design Techniques and Shortcuts
Effect Display and Navigation Techniques
Effect Design and Editing Techniques
Nesting and Titles
Video Mixdown

Lesson 2
Advanced Keyframing
Working with Advanced Keyframing
Configuring the Effect Editor
Working with Keyframe Graphs

Lesson 3
Introduction to Intraframe Effects
Object‐Creation Intraframe Effects
Shape Creation Tools
Object Manipulation Tools
Adjusting Object Stacking
Object Parameters
Using the Clone Mode
Using the Scratch Removal Mode
Using the Color Match Mode
Keyframing Multiple Objects

Lesson 4
Working with the AniMatte Effect
Using the AniMatte Effect
AniMatte Parameters
Keyframing AniMatte Shapes
Exporting AniMatte Shapes
Creating a Matte Element

Lesson 5
Working with Matte Keys
Working with Matte Keys
Imported Matte Keys
Using Imported Matte Keys

Lesson 6
Working with Chroma and Luma Keys
Working with Chroma Keys
Working with Luma Keys