Avid Training Classes http://www.geniusdv.com/avid_training/ Certified Training Classes for Avid Xpress and Media Composer en Copyright 2008 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:58:43 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Avid Training Course Overviews

Avid Editing and Effects Courses
This 5 day training class is an in-depth training course covering the major editing techniques of Avid Xpress or Media Composer. The class progresses through all the phases of creating a project, including inputting source footage, assembling and trimming sequences, editing audio, creating titles, and outputting a finished program. Additional topics include: creating multilayered effects, keyframing effects, creating effect templates, and nesting layers. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice. The course is designed for video editors and developers of interactive media.

Avid Color Correction course - Avid 239
This 2 day course is designed for the intermediate user, explains how to color correct a sequence on Avid Media Composer and Avid Xpress Pro. The editor will learn how to color correct each shot in a sequence, use Avid's internal video scopes, make sure the color and luminance are within safe broadcast limits, and create a treatment for an entire sequence. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice.

avid_certified_training_logo.gifAvid Technology leads the industry for non linear editing systems used for television, news and filmmaking. GeniusDV has certifed over 1/3 of all Avid Certified Users in the world.

No other training center can make this claim! To help you out, GeniusDV offers many benefits unmatched by our competitors. Ask to speak with a certified instructor to find out what we mean.

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Here's what is included:

  • Dedicated Avid workstation system for maximum hands-on experience
  • Small Class size limited to 5 students!
  • Official Avid Certified Training Courseware
  • Official Framed Avid Technology Certificate
  • Avid Training DVD
  • Ongoing Avid Editing Support (phone, email, livehelp, Avid discussion forum)
  • FREE opportunities to retake the same course at a future time
  • Special hand-outs and tutorials
  • Access to hundreds of updated tutorials
  • Luxurious training location (transportation to-from your hotel provided)
  • Courses are all taught by Avid Certified Instructors

    Still not convinced? Then read some of our classroom testimonials. Discover why students choose GeniusDV over our competitors.

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    *The Avid Editing, and Effects courses are essentially the same for both Avid Xpress and Avid Media Composer Adrenaline.

    • ]]>     http://www.geniusdv.com/avid_training/avid_training_course_overviews.php http://www.geniusdv.com/avid_training/avid_training_course_overviews.php Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:58:43 -0500     Avid Editing and Effects Training avid_courseware.gif
    This course outline shows the Avid Editing (101) and Avid Effects (110). These courses are for Avid Xpress or Media Composer users. These courses are always offered back-to-back. Course times are always 9am - 5pm.



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    *Call for special training packages that include transportation, airfare, and hotel accomodations. 

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    Who Should Take This Course:
    This course provides sufficiently detailed instructions on how to operate the Avid software for the beginning to intermediate user. You might be an experienced or novice editor, graphic designer, or a developer of interactive media. You need not have prior experience with Avid editing systems. *Even the most experienced editor will learn tips and tricks not covered in the user's manual.


    Prerequisites:
    This course assumes that you are familiar with the Windows or Macintosh OS X computer system software, whichever one you use. A general knowlegde of the video production industry will help in terms of understanding industry terminology.


    Avid System Overview - DAY 1

  • Recommend Editing Workflow
  • Maximum Editing Efficiency (learn to edit without three point or drag-drop editing)
  • Customizing the Avid Interface
  • Critical Settings in your DV camera (before capturing)
  • Media Management / Capturing Media
  • Fine Tuning Sequences
  • Additional Editing Tools


    In this section of the Avid training class, you will learn how the Avid software thinks. This includes learning the Avid's project hierarchy and how clips and sequences link back to raw media files. You will learn why the Avid's proprietary OMFI media file system is a huge advantage over other non-linear editing systems. You will learn the basic Avid interface windows and how they function. We will teach you the differences between clips, mediafiles, bins, sequences, and projects. We will show you how all these elements function together and where they are located. Within the first day of class, you will learn the skills to be proficient in putting together a sequence.


    Editing Dialog - DAY 2

  • Audio mixing and filters
  • Working with synced Dialog
  • Editing Narrative storytelling
  • Advanced Trim Mode topics


    Working with synced dialog is an extremely important editing skill. You will get the opportunity to edit a REAL syndicated national sitcom. We will show you the secrets to keeping your sequence(s) in sync. You will learn how to trim and create split edits that will help improve the flow of your edited project. We will show you how sync-locks work, and why they are important. You will learn how to recover from a sequence that is out of sync and how to repair it.


    After you complete this section of the class, you will discover how locators work and how they can be used to your advantage. You will learn how segment mode works, and why it is different from three-point editing. We will cover some advanced trimming techniques including slipping and sliding segments.


    The Avid software provides several ways to work with audio elements. You will learn how to adjust audio levels using the audio mix tool. You will also have time to experiment using the audio rubber band method of adjusting audio levels. Then you will have time to explore how the automation gain tool works. Learn how to add additional audio filters and effects to spice up your mix.


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    Creating Titles (Marquee Title Tool) - DAY 3

  • Learn the Standard Avid Title Tool
  • Explore Avid's real-time Open GL 3D Marqee Title Tool


    We will cover all of the functions available within the Avid Title tool, including how to create drop shadows, glows, and special effects using type. You'll also learn how to create specialized templates and style sheets that will help give your project a consistent look.


    Course Bonus: 'Marquee Training'
    Avid Marquee is an extremely powerfull built-in 3D title tool that now ships with the Avid software. Go way beyond the topics covered in the courseware. Learn how to rotoscope and create 3D models directly in Marquee!


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    Avid Effects Mode - DAY4

  • Transition Effects
  • Using AVX Plugin-Ins
  • Motion Effects (time warp)
  • Keyframing and Motion Controls
  • Basic Color Correction


    Learn how to create custom transition effects that are easily accessible from the Avid interface. We'll teach you how to create complex motion paths by creating a basic template. Learn how to create dynamic effects such as the pleasantville effect.


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    MultiLayer Compositing - DAY5

  • Working Multilayer Matte Keys
  • Nesting Effects
  • 3D DVE Interface
  • Advanced Keyframe Interface


    Unlock the Avid's ability to create customized matte keys. You'll discover why nesting effects is an integral part of effects editing. Learn the power of Avid's advanced keyframe interface. Learn how to create 3D spinng worlds, 3D storybooks, and motion paths with bezier curves.


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    • ]]>     http://www.geniusdv.com/avid_training/avid_editing_and_effects_training.php http://www.geniusdv.com/avid_training/avid_editing_and_effects_training.php Tue, 27 Feb 2007 13:58:03 -0500     Avid Color Correction Training Who should take this course? This course is an intensive workshop that covers the Avid Color correction tool within the Avid Media Composer software family. This course is designed for the intermediate user who has taken Avid 101 or 119 (editing), and Avid 110 or 129 (effects). It is also designed for an individual who has equivalent experience to what would be learned in those classes. This course will take you through the basics of using the Avid Color correction tools, and then progress into more advanced techniques. avid training class schedule What will you learn in this course?
  • You will learn how to analyze an image for color correction problems using waveform and vectorscopes.
  • We will teach you how to correct an entire program or individual segments (one at a time) by comparing one segment to another.
  • Explore the powerful auto-correction tools that are built in to the Avid color correction tool.
  • Learn how to keep your sequence within legal broadcast limits.
  • We will teach you the workflow for a typical color correction job. avid_color_correction.gif Avid Color Correction Outline Our courses are hands on, and are limited to 6 students. Course is customized based on the needs of individual students. A typical schedule looks like this: Introduction to Avid's color correction tool - Module 1 - Learn the basic stages of color correction workflow - How to set up a color correction environment - Analyze footage for luminance and color problems - How to restore the original look of a scene - Achieving shot-to-shot consistency - Using a broadcast monitor with software only editing systems - Working with color correction groups - Using HSL Groups - Using Color Correction Curves - Navigating segments in the monitors - Configuring the monitor display - How to properly analyze footage using the monitor display controls Working with video scopes - Module 3 - Learn the differences between external and internal scopes - Learn the four major scope displays (y waveform, RGB parade, vectorscope, and YC waveform) - Use scopes to analyze luminance and chrominance values of an image - Identifying problems in your source footage (particularly DV) video. - Explanation of C-waveform - How to use Quad Display - Typical characteristics of DV footage yc_waveform.gif Basic color correction - Module 3 - Use HSL mode to perform basic color correction - Correcting tonal ranges - Neutralizing color casts - Using buckets to create color correction templates - Automatic versus manual color corrections - Using hue offsets tab - Setting up black and white points - Adjusting gamma - Correcting color casts using chromawheel controls - How to neutralize color - Getting RGB information using the color match control functions - Neutralizing gamma - Using color correction effect templates - Rendering multiple color correction effects - Using expert render Using curves and color match - Module 4 - Using the color correction curves group - Making corrections in the master curve - Using the color match controls - Selecting specific colors using eyedropper tool - Using natural match function - Saving custom color to a bin - Using color match in the curves group - Making adjustments in multiple color correction groups color_correction_curves.gif Using automatic color correction - Module 5 - Adjusting contract and balance automatically - Removing a color cast automatically - Performing automatic color corrections from the effect palette - How to select autocorrect options - Autocorrecting an entire sequence Color correction workflow - Module 6 - Using safe color warnings - Bringing RGB values within safe limits - Bringing Composite levels within safe limits - Color correcting similar shots on a tape - Achieving shot-to-shot consistency - Adjusting an entire sequence - How to create a stylized look - Altering a scene's color temperature - Creating a pastel palette - Blowing out the whites - Creating more of a film look - Creating a sepia look - Creating a ghost image ]]> http://www.geniusdv.com/avid_training/avid_color_correction_training.php http://www.geniusdv.com/avid_training/avid_color_correction_training.php Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:55:20 -0500