Avid 239 - Introduction to Color Correction with Media Composer November 17, 2011

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

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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

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