239 - Introduction to Color Correction with Avid Media Composer February 10, 2012

Overview:
This course explains the fundamental techniques for color correcting shots or enhancing the look of clips and sequences on Avid Media Composer. Lessons are divided between demonstration and hands-on practice.

Who Should Attend:
Producers, editors, assistant editors, multimedia producers

Prerequisites:
MC 101 Introduction to Avid Media Composer or equivalent experience. The MC 205 Avid Media Composer Effects Tools and Techniques course is also strongly recommended.

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.

Analyzing footage and video signals
Using the Avid internal video scopes
Color correcting each shot in a sequence
Making sure color and luminance are within safe broadcast limits
Creating a treatment for an entire sequence
Using the Automatic Correction tool

Lesson 1
Introduction to Color Correction
Workflow Overview
Introducing Color Correction Mode
Introduction to Scopes
Types of Scopes
Working with the Avid Internal Scopes
Overview of Scopes
Typical Characteristics of DV Footage

Lesson 2
Basic Color Correction with HSL
Workflow for Making Color Corrections in Media Composer
Introduction to the HSL Group
Correcting Tonal Range
Correcting Color Casts with the Chroma Wheel™ Controls
Keyframing Color Corrections

Lesson 3
Using Curves and Color Match
Using the Curves Group
Using the Color Match Control
Using Natural Match

Lesson 4
Using Templates and Safe Colors
Using Color Correction Effect Templates
Rendering Color Correction Effects
Using Safe Color Warnings

Contact: Cari Jones, Corporate Account Manager
Email: CariJ@fmctraining.com
Phone: 407-354-4866

Official Website: http://www.fmctraining.com/fmc.asp?v=Avid&g=Media+Composer&i=906