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Avid Media Composer Courses

MC 101 - Media Composer Fundamentals I

MC 101 - Media Composer Fundamentals I

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Course Description

This course 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. Along with its counterpart, MC 110 - Media Composer Fundamentals II, this course provides the foundation for Media Composer User Certification. The Media Composer 101/110 combined class saves you over 20% versus booking the classes separately.

2 days
MC 110 - Media Composer Fundamentals II

MC 110 - Media Composer Fundamentals II

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Course Description

This course is for video editors who understand the basics of the editing tools in Media Composer and are ready to move ahead and learn the fundamentals of creating effects within Avid Media Composer. Along with its counterpart, MC 101 - Media Composer Fundamentals I, this course provides the foundation for Media Composer User Certification. The Media Composer 101/110 combined class saves you over 20% versus booking the classes separately.

3 days
MC 101/110 - Media Composer Fundamentals I and II

MC 101/110 - Media Composer Fundamentals I and II

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Course Description

This 5 day course combines MC 101 and MC 110 to provide the foundation for the Media Composer User Certification Exam.

5 days
MC 201 - Media Composer Professional Editing I

MC 201 - Media Composer Professional Editing I

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Course Description

Focused primarily on short-form workflows, Media Composer Professional Editing I (MC201) will take you to a new level of editing and provide you with the tips, tricks and in-depth knowledge to distinguish yourself as a true editing professional.

2 days
MC 210 - Media Composer Professional Editing II

MC 210 - Media Composer Professional Editing II

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Course Description

This course provides in-depth workflow knowledge of using keyframe graphs, Paint Effects, Matte Keys, Chroma Key and Luma Key effects, and advanced effect design techniques. The course is divided between modules which present the techniques you need to effectively operate the Avid system along with explanatory material, and exercises that provide hands-on practice. During the exercises, you create and combine effects to achieve real-world results.

3 days
MC 239 - Color Grading with Media Composer and Symphony

MC 239 - Color Grading with Media Composer and Symphony

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Course Description

Color grading is more popular today than ever before - and in greater demand! Avid Media Composer has a powerful toolset allowing you to combine both HSL and Curves corrections for robust corrections, while Symphony takes it to the next level with advanced secondary correction tools and the fastest color-grading workflow in the industry. You can learn to use these powerful tools efficiently, using expert techniques to achieve consistent, professional results.

2 days
MC 300 - Mastering Multi-Cam in the Avid Environment

MC 300 - Mastering Multi-Cam in the Avid Environment

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Course Description

This course is designed for those who seek a better understanding of multi-cam and the ability and confidence to manage complex projects in the Avid Environment. Instruction provides a comprehensive exploration of tools and workflow solutions for the post professional or aspiring AE. A variety of strategies and considerations for more effective pre-production planning are also presented.

3 days
MC 350 - Advanced File-based Workflow, HD, 2K, 4K and Beyond

MC 350 - Advanced File-based Workflow, HD, 2K, 4K and Beyond

Avid Media Composer centric, with round-trip workflows to multiple software applications for editing, visual effects and color grading.

Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of concepts, theories, standard practices, and relevant software technologies that best prepare students to meet the needs of effective post-production planning and implementation of advanced file-based workflow from HD to 4K and beyond. Key concepts including color space, formats, frame rates, and compression encoding and metadata translation are informed and demystified in lecture presentations, applied and practiced by students in hands-on exercises. Multiple industry standard manufacturer solutions including (Adobe, Apple, BlackMagic Design) will be employed in both demonstration and hands-on practice of roundtrip workflows. Primary instruction and discrete tools and workflows will be delivered on Avid Media Composer Ultimate.

2 days
MC 400 - Media Composer System Support

MC 400 - Media Composer System Support

Course Description

The Avid Media Composer System Support (MC400) course will provide students with the techniques to install, configure, and troubleshoot Media Composer editing systems to maximize productivity and minimize system downtime. A blend of online self-study,* combined with classroom lab work and role-playing, gives students’ practical hands on experience. After completing the course, participants will be able to install and configure Avid Media Composer systems and provide first-line support to the Avid customer base. This course prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Support Representative | Media Composer certification exam as well as being the foundation of the program for candidates pursuing the full certification path to become an Avid Certified Support Representative | Elite.

5 days
Transitioning to the New Avid Media Composer Interface

Transitioning to the New Avid Media Composer Interface

This course leads you through the new Avid Media Composer's fresh and significantly different interface, user settings, Real Time effects and Titler+

Prerequisites: Practical working knowledge of macOS or Windows 10 OS. A background in editing, production, or post-production is also strongly recommended.

Who Should Attend

  • Producers
  • Editors
1 day
Webinar: Editing Tips in Avid Media Composer

Webinar: Editing Tips in Avid Media Composer

Editing Tips in Avid Media Composer

Looking for some quick tips to improve your workflow in Avid Media Composer?

Join our free webinar presented by Tibor Spiegel, to learn all the latest updates in the editing software!

This webinar will cover the following topics:

  • Learning the AVID MC v. 2022.4
  • Working with Bins
  • Linking vs. Importing Media Files

Avid Media Composer Master Class

Future Media Concepts is an Avid Authorized Education Center. Classes are taught using Avid's authorized curriculum and instructors to ensure the highest level of professionalism in training.

The Master Class is a training program that combines multiple individual Media Composer courses for a discounted price. The Master Class does not have a schedule of its own and all classes are scheduled by the student after registering.

The Master Class is an intensive program typically taken over a period of six to eight weeks of over several Avid series. FMC offers the most complete selection of Avid classes available anywhere.

If your primary focus is taking and passing the Avid Certified Professional Exam then this Master Class is right for you. This Learning Path is made up of all the courses necessary to qualify for the Media Composer Specialist or Media Composer Professional exams sold separately.

The Avid Certified Specialist Learning Path is made up of the following courses:

A total of 7 classes over 17 days for $6,995 - a substantial savings when compared to the cost of these classes if registered individually.

Interested in the Master Class?