Further Details
DAY ONE
Introduction
Discuss Course outline
Agree Learning Aims
Video Basics
Analogue / Digital
The analogue world
Recording techniques old & new
Copying theory
Compression
Why compress?
Why not compress?
Compression in acquisition and distribution
Compression in post-production
The Post Production Path
Offline / Online theory
The DV revolution
The Video Frame
International Standards
Fields & Frames
4:3 and 16:9
Timecode
What and why?
Counting theory
TC breaks and jumps with reference to pre-roll
Avid Basics
The Interface
Project Window
Bins
Source/Record Monitors
Timeline
Edit Tools - Basic
Use of In and Out points
Splice-In and Overwrite
Timeline theory
Cut and Lift
Using the Clipboard Monitor
Segment Mode
Add Edit
Management of Tracks
Capturing
Track selection
Resolution / Colourspace
Drive management
Deck communication
Manual Recording
Automatic capture
Log Mode
Titles
Title Tool Theory
Title Tool controls
Text
Geometrics
Transparency
Shadows
Templates
Video Effects
Effects Editor & Effects Palette
Transitions - Dissolves, dips and wipes
Head & Tail Fade
Clip Effects – Superimpose & Resize
Rendering
Blue light / Green light
DAY TWO
Speed alterations
Motion Effect
Speed up & slow down
Working to Fit
Strobe Effect
Field Issues
Freeze Frame
Edit Tools – Advanced
Trim mode
Locators, Mark Clip & Match Frame
Sound Production
Audio Editing
Sample Plot
Audio Mix Tool
Automatic Gain and Rubber Banding
Audio Scrub monitoring
Audio Settings
Sample Rate
Input & Output
Importing
RGB / 601 colour theory
Recap fields and pixel aspect ratio theory
Alpha Channel Theory
Video Resolution
Audio samplerate and bitdepth
Exporting
Avi vs QT
Codec choice
Sequential still files
Playing out to tape
Rendering Effects
Digital Cut
Black at Tail
TC start choice
System Management
Media management on the desktop
Additional Info
Source Monitor pop-down
Record Monitor pop-down
Timeline pop-up
Central Fast Menu
Close
Sum-up
Feedback
Re-address issues as required
Advise actions for further learning
Guide price
2 days - please call for a quote |