Avid Media Composer works differently from Adobe Premiere, Hitfilm, Final Cut, and every other NLE. Once you understand the basic concept of Media Composer, you will understand it fully. The secret, the KEY, to understanding Media Composer is…… IT’S EFFECT BASED! That means if you want to transform a clip in Media Composer, YOU MUST APPLY AN EFFECT! This is one of the most misunderstood things about Media Composer. What you see in the monitor is how the clip will remain, until you apply an effect. That’s the key to understanding Avid Media Composer
