{"id":4423,"date":"2023-10-27T13:07:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T17:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/?page_id=4423"},"modified":"2025-07-10T15:03:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T19:03:41","slug":"media-composer-101-fundamentals-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/video-editing-training\/avid-training\/media-composer-101-fundamentals-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Composer 101 Fundamentals Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <em>Media Composer Fundamentals class (MC101)<\/em>&nbsp;is the first step in achieving confidence, creativity, and efficiency with Avid Media Composer, the non-linear film\/video editing application used in most movie and television productions. Together with the second course in the series,&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/media-composer-110-fundamentals-ii-course\/\" title=\"\">Media Composer Fundamentals II (MC110)<\/a><\/em>, this class provides the foundational training required to achieve the credential of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/video-editing-training\/avid-training\/\" title=\"\">Avid Certified Specialist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/media_composer_ultimate_create_account-1024x684.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4426\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4970760233918128;width:451px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/media_composer_ultimate_create_account-1024x684.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/media_composer_ultimate_create_account-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/media_composer_ultimate_create_account-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/media_composer_ultimate_create_account.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Media Composer 2023.8 Ultimate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learn Avid Media Composer or Pro Tools (The Most Dominant Video-Sound Editing Tools for Hollywood!)\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rAVuikW7lqk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Media Composer and Pro Tools Training Options<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Course Options: <\/strong> Self Study, or Live one-on-one Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Schedule: <\/strong> (flexible) &#8211; weekends, evenings, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommended # hours per session:<\/strong> 3 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Course Hours: <\/strong>Access to 200+ hours of training, plus LIVE one-on-one training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>*This course can also be customized to your specific workflow environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PRICING<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Learning_Options_REV4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Learning_Options_REV4.png 840w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Learning_Options_REV4-300x281.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Learning_Options_REV4-768x720.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/checkout.square.site\/merchant\/JBPR7Q61NZJSR\/checkout\/JRYKCNT4L2LICPXN5KQO5RY6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/buy-now2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5112\" style=\"width:180px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/buy-now2.png 900w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/buy-now2-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/buy-now2-768x250.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AUDIENCE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Editors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistant editors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multimedia producers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broadcast  Engineers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PREREQUISITES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access to a FULL Version of Avid Media Composer (preferably Avid Media Composer Ultimate). <a href=\"https:\/\/my.avid.com\/get\/media-composer-ultimate-trial\/Questions\">You can download a FREE TRIAL.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported CPU and Operating System that will run Avid Media Composer.  Please read a <a href=\"https:\/\/avidtech.my.salesforce-sites.com\/pkb\/articles\/en_US\/compatibility\/en267087\" title=\"\">list of supported configurations.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum of 16GB of RAM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A three button mouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100GB of Free HD space for practice media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A background or experience in editing, production, or post-production is recommended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OBJECTIVES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch Media Composer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify and understand the function of the primary Media Composer tools and windows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create\/Open a project using standard SD and HD formats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/using-the-source-browser-window-in-avid-media-composer\/\" title=\"\">Import\/Link to media<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/bin-layouts-in-avid-media-composer\/\" title=\"\">Create project bins, as needed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize clips by moving them from one bin to another<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a sequence, and add or remove tracks as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add clips to the sequence using Splice and Overwrite, or equivalent SmartTool functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove sequence material using Lift and Extract, or equivalent SmartTool functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Trim mode and SmartTool trim tools to change the length of sequence clips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust the audio level (clip gain) of clips in the sequence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add basic effects to sequence clips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add transition effects to the sequence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create and add static titles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use automatic color correction to improve the appearance of video clips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export the finished sequence as a high-quality video file, or for uploading to the web<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjust basic settings relating to the media creation and user preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate Media Composer project and media files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delete unwanted media files, and all media at the completion of the edit process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/scl\/fi\/5wx8q0fabblbsbfnik1rj\/MC101-2022.pdf?rlkey=08yr9i0w6iopi6w644pbqlmps&amp;dl=0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"234\" height=\"43\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/MC-101-Table-of-Contents.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4429\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Media Composer Fundamentals class (MC101)&nbsp;is the first step in achieving confidence, creativity, and efficiency with Avid Media Composer, the non-linear film\/video editing application used in most movie and television productions. Together with the second course in the series,&nbsp;Media Composer Fundamentals II (MC110), this class provides the foundational training required to achieve the credential of&nbsp;Avid &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/video-editing-training\/avid-training\/media-composer-101-fundamentals-course\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Media Composer 101 Fundamentals Course<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":39,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4423","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4423"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5294,"href":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4423\/revisions\/5294"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/39"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}