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The job of the assistant editor has never been so tough. Assistants are expected to handle a dizzying array of tasks including how to ingest a myriad range of file formats and codecs, Sync and group multiple cameras, prep for export and on-line and of course, organize, organize, organize. Assistants are often expected to know everything from “why did my computer crash” to “why can’t I AMA link my 5D footage” to “where are my are keys?!”.
This workshop will teach you the skills to get you well on your way to becoming an Avid Assistant Editor. We will cover topics from how to create a project to ingesting file based media such as XDCAM EX and Canon 5D footage to prepping for on-line and creating an AAF export.
The class will cover the following topics:
- Creating Projects and Profiles
- Organizational Techniques
- Introduction to Avid User Interface
- File Base Ingest
- Import and AMA
- Capturing Tape
- Syncing
- Group and Multigroup
- Consolidating
- Transcoding
- Decomposing
- Relinking
- Multicamera Editing
- Audio Passes
- Outputs
- Exporting Quicktimes
- Exporting AAF/OMF Files
- Outputting to Tape
- Prep for Online
The class is designed for the budding assistant editor or producer. You should have some knowledge of avid but be new to editing and assistant editing. The workshop will also be useful to the producer who needs to know how to get started with Avid Media
Composer.
To register please visit: mewshop.com/registration
Manhattan Edit Workshop offers a full range of courses, from the Avid, Autodesk, Blackmagic, Assimilate and Apple products to the complete suite of Adobe applications.
Our signature Six-Week Intensive is a jump-start for anyone looking for a career in editing. Learn Avid, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, work with top editors, and create a professional reel to let your talent speak for itself.
Weekend and one-week classes introduce and solidify the core concepts, while custom one on ones let you set your goals at your own pace.
Corporate and group training customizes a curriculum, either in-house or on-site, for professionals eager to learn a new skill or to build on an existing one.
Our instructors are working professionals, as well as certified Avid, Blackmagic, Assimilate and Adobe trainers. A maximum teacher to student ratio of 1:6* ensures individualized attention and allows students to work at their own pace.
All classes are split between lecture and hands-on exercise-so you'll be cutting on your own edit system from day one.
Please email or call us at 212.414.9570 to discuss the class that is right for you.
* Teacher to student ratio does not apply to some of our specialty and masterclass workshops ...
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