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AVID AUTHORIZED TRAINING PARTNER
NEW COURSES - NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Experience superior hands-on training on Sheridan's Avid Nitris DX™ Editing Systems.
Training options for high definition, film, video and multimedia
* Editors
* Assistant Editors
* Producers
* Directors
A background in film or video editing, production, post-production or media-related training is suggested.
Knowledge of Windows operating system is highly recommended.
Why Sheridan?
As the only AVID AUTHORIZED TRAINING PARTNER in Ontario, our courses are the most current course offerings and students work with the most current AVID systems and AVID software.
Sheridan AVID courses are taught by AVID Certified Faculty in classes with a maximum of 6 students per session. AVID manuals, course materials and practice footage are provided.
To meet your busy schedule, courses are offered on a rotating basis in an intensive instructional format. Curriculum is delivered in a hands-on method of demonstration and student application. Upon successful completion of each course, students receive an AVID Certificate of Completion.
AVID EDITOR CERTIFICATION
Editor Level One Certification
After completion of the first course, AVID 101 Intro to Media Composer, editors can elect to write a certification examination. AVID is updating their testing centre info - details to follow shortly.
Editor Level Two Certification
Complete courses MC 101, 201, 205, 239 PLUS complete additional hands-on experience in order to write certification Level2 exam. Professional editors with equivalent years experience may wish to write exam at any time.
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AVID Media Composer Nitris DX™ Systems
The most powerful Media Composer for professional film and video editing
When you edit high-profile films, television programs, or commercials for a living, your editing system becomes an extension of yourself. Media Composer Nitris DX integrates the Media Composer toolset with the new Avid Nitris DX hardware for a remarkably responsive, high performance, multi-codec SD and HD editing solution. The result is the most powerful Media Composer system ever built, supported by a company and community you can count on.
Speed through integration: Avid Nitris DX effects architecture
The new Avid Nitris DX architecture tightly connects the host workstation and PCI Express I/O hardware into a single high-bandwidth, high-performance effects engine. The architecture is optimized for highly responsive real-time editing using the latest generation of HD codecs, including HDV, XDCAM-HD, DVCPRO HD, AVC-I, and Avid DNxHD.
Editing done right.
Editing is about speed, flexibility, and "feel". Refined editing tools, integrated media management, and seamless conform help you stay relaxed and focused on telling the best story. And Avid's Open Timeline lets you juggle formats and ideas - offering real-time editing and playback of multiple SD and HD resolutions.
Seamless integration into any workflow.
Native integration of P2, XDCAM-HD, and HDV formats lets you focus on editing, not getting data into and out of the system. The Avid DNxHD36 codec provides the perfect solution for HD offline. Need to go out to DVD, Blu-ray, or the Web? Sorensen Squeeze and Avid DVD by Sonic (PC only) are included for multi-format output.
Engineered for collaboration.
Share media, projects, and ideas and make the best use of resources and staff skills. Media Composer integrates directly with Avid Unity shared storage solutions and the Avid Interplay nonlinear workflow engine, for real-time collaboration at every level.
Get the look, effects, and quality you envision.
Match shots quickly with the industry-standard Avid color correction toolset. Work in high-quality HD with Avid DNxHD. And push the envelope with SpectraMatte keying, Fluid Motion time effects, Boris Continuum Complete, Avid FX and a wide range of third-party AVX2 plug-ins.
A worldwide, world-class community.
Avid forums connect you with other editors. A range of support and training programs tailored to your needs and budget keep you on top of your game. And our online and real-world user communities provide feedback, news, and support.
MEDA70014 - AVID Media Composer BOOTCAMP (MC101 & MC201)
MEDA70002 - Avid Media Composer Editing - Introduction to (MC101)
MEDA70003 - Avid Media Composer - Editing Tools and Techniques (MC201)
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999 - AVID Media Composer BOOTCAMP MEDA70014 - 9 days (includes 2 FREE days)
The AVID Bootcamp is our most popular course offering. The Bootcamp is the quickest and most cost effective option for students looking to complete their first two levels of AVID Media Composer training. The course runs nine (9) consecutive days and includes all the curriculum, exercises, training media and manuals from the MEDA70002 AVID MC101 and the MEDA70003 AVID MC201 courses. Additionally, the course provides two days of system time at no charge and the AVID Certified Instructor will work with students for both additional free days answering questions and assisting students as they practice their new skills on the systems. Students receive both level certificates upon successful completion of the Bootcamp.
Fee: $3,500.00, includes AVID MC 101 and MC201 manuals and training media
101 – AVID Media Composer Editing - Introduction to (MC101) MEDA 70002 - 5 days
This course provides students with exposure to the core skills, workflow, and concepts involved in nonlinear editing on Avid Media Composer system. Covers editing and effects techniques for both Macintosh and Windows systems. Session time is divided between demonstration and hands-on practice, with ample time for experimentation with sample material. This course is also appropriate for Avid Symphony users.
Who Should Attend: Producers, editors, assistant editors, multimedia producers
Prerequisites: No familiarity with the system is necessary. Completion of a Macintosh or Windows introductory course or equivalent experience is required. A background in editing, production, or post-production is strongly recommended.
What You Will Learn:
- Capturing media and preparing for editing
- Organizing source material in bins
- Basic editing techniques with sync and non-sync material
- Trimming and fine-tuning video and audio
- Customizing the system
- Working in the timeline
- Enhancing audio
- Creating horizontal effects
- Creating multilayered and nested effects
- Basics of the 3D warp effect
- Using keyframes
- Understanding effects performance and rendering
- Automatic color correction
- Creating titles
- Creating motion effects
- Managing projects and media
- Outputting work
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Overview: Experienced Avid Media Composer or Symphony editors gain greater productivity by mastering the system’s sophisticated editing features and tools. Students learn advanced navigation and shortcuts, along with advanced toolsets including MultiCamera, ScriptSync, and audio sweetening tools. Sessions include instructor-led demonstration and hands-on practice.
Who Should Attend: Producers, editors, assistant editors, multimedia producers
Prerequisites : MC 101 Introduction to Avid Media Composer or equivalent experience. A background as an editor, assistant editor, director or producer is strongly recommended.
What You Will Learn :
- Advanced navigation
- Editing and viewing options
- Mastering buttons and the keyboard
- Advanced trimming techniques
- MultiCamera editing
- Using the ScriptSync feature
- Adjusting audio EQ
- Working with AudioSuite plugins
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Schedule Summer 2010
AVID Media Composer Courses |
Dates |
AVID BOOTCAMP - MEDA70014 9 days including 2 free days Fee $3,500.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily |
August 7 - 15, 2010 (9 days) Seats may be available for students taking only MEDA70002 or MEDA70003. Priority is given to students taking the entire Bootcamp. Two free days available only when taking the entire Bootcamp. |
*all fees include manual and training materials provided
NOTE:
* Additional classes will be scheduled as per demand.
* Minimum class sizes are required for courses to run. Students will be notified of class cancellations one-week prior to first class.
Location:
Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
1430 Trafalgar Road, SCAET Building, Room S306
Oakville, ON L6H 2L1
Register oline via Continuing Education Online
More Information:
For additional information regarding course schedules email:
avid@sheridanc.on.ca or Martina Sookbirsingh Ph: 905-845-9430, ext 8741
AVID Certified Instructor: DIDIER KENNEL – Avid Composer Nitris DX
For more information about COURSE CONTENT contact:
Born and raised in Africa, Didier has been a highly respected editor for over 20 years. He is currently a freelance non-linear editor focusing mainly on long-format documentaries. He has worked for CNN (in Africa), CBS, CBC, BBC, TVO, National Geographic, Discovery, Global, Life and Prime.. As well as Didier’s freelance activity, Didier has been an AVID Certified Instructor since 1994, having trained editors in North America, Europe, South America and Asia. He currently teaches editing for the three-year Media Arts Program and the one-year, post-graduate Advanced Television & Film Program.