{"id":3190,"date":"2021-02-23T16:58:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T16:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/?p=3190"},"modified":"2021-03-06T16:25:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-06T16:25:32","slug":"add-ing-filler-in-avid-media-composer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/add-ing-filler-in-avid-media-composer\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Filler in Avid Media Composer"},"content":{"rendered":"\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=\"Adding Filler in Avid Media Composer\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fsd934WIoL0?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><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s easy to add filler to then end of  an Avid Media Composer Sequence so you can match your sequence to a specific amount of time.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Fsd934WIoL0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"143\" height=\"98\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3211\"\/><\/a><figcaption>Adding Filler at the End in Avid Media Composer<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This is VERY useful for traditional &#8216;broadcast&#8217; shows or commercials that need to be a specific length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, I already have a show that runs for 30 seconds, and I want to create a 60 second version of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-1024x380.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-1024x380.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-768x285.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image.png 1419w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Avid Media Composer 30 Sec Sequence &#8211; Adding Filler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold down the option and\/or alt key and right click in the timeline area to create a new video new track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In doing so, this will allow you to add a new empty track with any track number assigned to it.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"491\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-2.png 491w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-2-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><figcaption>Add Higher Level Video Track &#8211; Media Composer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Use a track number that will exceed the normal amount of tracks that you typically use in your sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to the very end of your sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the new empty track, make sure the new empty filler track is active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Press the Add Edit Function.&nbsp; Don\u2019t worry, nothing will appear to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-3.png 859w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-3-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-3-768x394.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><figcaption>Add Edit at End of Avid Media Composer Sequence to Add Filler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, Press the P key on your keyboard.&nbsp; This will enter into ripple trim mode on the left side of an invisible edit point.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5-1024x539.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5-1024x539.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5-768x404.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5.png 1052w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On your keyboard keypad, type +30:00 or whatever value you want to add as filler to the end of your sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The value will appear at the bottom of your composer window.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"481\" height=\"329\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-6.png 481w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-6-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 481px) 100vw, 481px\" \/><figcaption>Use KeyPad to Enter Filler Value in Avid Media Composer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you do not have a full-size keyboard, press the CTRL key rapidly twice.&nbsp; Then you can use the regular numbers below the function keys on a truncated keyboard.<br><br>Now, you will want to lock the filler track.&nbsp; Right click new , and choose lock track.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-7.png 336w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-7-300x292.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><figcaption>Lock Avid Media Composer Track<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Navigate to the timeline fast menu, and you can choose to hide the track if you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9.png 526w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><figcaption>Hide Avid Media Composer Track<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>So now, when you zoom out of your sequence, you have a fixed timeline that represents the exact amount of footage you will need to complete the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-1024x293.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-1024x293.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10-768x220.png 768w, https:\/\/www.geniusdv.com\/tutorials\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10.png 1498w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s easy to add filler to then end of an Avid Media Composer Sequence so you can match your sequence to a specific amount of time. This is VERY useful for traditional &#8216;broadcast&#8217; shows or commercials that need to be a specific length. 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