Designed for the advanced Avid Media Composer or Avid Xpress Pro editor, this two-day course demonstrates how to prepare still and moving graphics for import into Avid Media Composer using both SD and HD formats. Class time is divided between demonstration and hands-on-practice. Topics include: preparing and importing graphics, creating and using alpha channels, layers, and matte keys, and using Adobe Photoshop to treat logos and web graphics for use in a video program. Third party packages used in the class include Adobe Photoshop CS. This course is also relevant for Avid Symphony users.
Prerequisites: Completion of either the 101 Editing with Avid Media Composer course and the 110 Introduction to Avid Media Composer Effects or for Xpress Pro users completion of the 119 and 129 courses.
Day 1
Preparing Still Graphics
Criteria for Import
Preparing Graphics
Additional File Modifications
Importing and Exporting Still Graphics
Supporting File Types
Setting the project's Format
Importing Still Graphic Files
Changing the Duration of an Imported Still
Exporting Still Frames from the Avid Editing System
Creating Alpha Channels
Creating Alpha Channels with Adobe Photoshop
Using the Magic Wand Tool
Using Quick Mask Mode
Touching Up a Previously Saved Alpha Channel
Editing with Alpha Channels
Importing Graphics with Alpha Channels
Modifying an Imported Matte Key's Contents
Day 2
Using Photoshop Layers
Working with Layers
Working with Type Layers
Working with Multiple Layers
Saving Files with Layers
Importing Layered Files into Avid Editing Systems
Creating Layer Styles and Actions
Creating Beveled Text and Graphics
Creating a Drop Shadow
Creating a Glow
Creating a Video Bevel
Using Photoshop Actions
Preparing EPS and PDF Files for Import
Using EPS and PDF Files
Importing and Exporting Video
Additional Import and Export Options
Importing Video and Animation
Batch Reimporting Graphics and Animation
Exporting Video as QuickTime |
About DVPA
Bob Donlon
