In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe talks about some power editing tips, when it comes to transitions in your timelines, and focuses on the Head/Tail Fade commands and the Transition Manipulation Smart Tool, a great and under utilized tool that gives you complete control over your transitions, in a very visual way!
In this video I’ll show how you can create a subsequence to use as a copy or backup to try different things in without messing up or changing anything in the original sequence. This is a quick technique to use when you want to try something new with a sequence, but don’t want to affect
Our company has found a unique way to use the merge color correction function to assist in quickly completing recaps, cold opens, or any other repeated shots in your sequence! We hope this handy trick is just as useful for you. For our detailed tutorial on how to Remove and Merge Color Correction in Avid
In this video I will introduce you to subsequences in Avid Media Composer. You will learn how to create and edit a subsequence, and I’ll give you some ideas on how to employ this workflow. I am using Media Composer 8.6.3 in this video. You will see me working on a real project. You can
In this Tutorial, we’ll show you how to use the clone tool to hide an element in your video. We’ll also cover how to track that clone if your clip involves movement. Media Composer 8.5.1 WEBSITE: http://redarrowindustries.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RedArrowIndu…
In this video we will continue working with sequences in Avid Media Composer and I’ll show you how we can edit part of a sequence into another sequence. I am using Media Composer 8.6.3, you will see me editing a real video. There is no need to re-do work in Media Composer. If you have
Looking for a way to maximize your efficiency when editing in Avid Media Composer? Check out this tutorial on how to create your own custom workspaces with linked timeline views and map them to your keyboard. Software used: Media Composer 8.5.1 WEBSITE: http://redarrowindustries.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RedArrowIndu…
In this video I’ll show you how we can edit a sequence into another sequence in Avid Media Composer. This is a great workflow to employ in order to reuse a basic layout or reuse several clips. There is no need to re-do work that you have already done. You will not impact the original
In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe takes a look at creating a realistic camera shake effect. The only problem is the best way to do the effect is in After Effects, so, how to you take that information, and transfer it back to Media Composer so you can use it as an effect? That’s where
In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe is addressing another issue that was asked about recently on the Avid Editors of Facebook page, and that is how to get back Master clips that have either been deleted, or are missing (for some reason), from your project. It can seemingly be a frustrating task to track them
This tutorial will explain the differences between drop frame and non-drop frame in a 29.97 fps project; as well as, showing you a quick way to swap your sequence over to drop frame. Software used: Media Composer 8.5.3 WEBSITE: http://redarrowindustries.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RedArrowIndu…
This video covers how to use copy and drag and gives some ideas on how you may want to use it. In Media Composer, select your clip(s), then press ALT (Option on Mac), and drag a copy of your clip(s) to anywhere you want on your timeline. This technique works to copy/duplicate video, audio, effects,
In this tutorial, we will show you how clean audio can be altered to sound like it is coming from a walkie-talkie or radio. Software used: Media Composer 8.5.3 with the Symphony Option WEBSITE: http://redarrowindustries.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RedArrowIndu…
This Tutorial will show you a way to instantly remove another editor’s color correction with a single click of the mouse. As well as, offer a quick way to copy color correction to a new or updated sequence with the Merge function in Avid Media Composer using the Symphony option. Software used: Media Composer 8.5.1
Like snowflakes, no two editors are the same! Mapping your keyboard to what works best for you individually is essential. Learn how to customize your keys so you can become a quicker and more efficient editor. Software used: Media Composer 8.5.3 WEBSITE: http://redarrowindustries.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RedArrowIndu…
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