Avid DS Motion Parallax (3D)
This tutorial explains the use of custom Motion Parallax preset for Avid DS V10. The plugin adds 3D capabilities to the DS compositing environment. To download the plugin visit HDhead.com.
Avid DS Credit Roll
How to create and manipulate credit rolls in Avid DS.
Avid DS Conform from EDL
Learn how to conform in Avid DS using standard EDL files. Filed under: Avid DS, conform, conforming, GVG, EDL, CMX
Avid DS – Matte Protected Color Correction
Learn to quickly color correct in Avid DS using an articulated matte made on the fly. Isolate and color correct the sky, moving objects, articles of clothing and more using this simple technique. This preset is also available for free download from HDhead.com.
Avid DS – Build a Glow Preset
Most third party plugin packages contain some variant of glow filter. Once you understand how this effect works it is easy to build one from scratch and customize it in Avid DS. This tutorial uses expressions and property builder available in DS v10. Glow Avid DS preset is also available for free download.
Avid DS Rack Focus
This tutorial teaches you how to use Avid DS custom Rack Focus preset available for free download. The preset simulates camera rack focus and is useful for compositing and design work in Avid DS. The Rack Focus tutorial also explains how this effect works in Avid DS using intermediate level expressions.
Organizing Toolbars
How to create and organize your toolbars in Avid DS
P2/XDCAM to DS
A start-to-finish tutorial on getting P2 and XDCAM EX media into Avid DS v10 through Media Composer Filed under: DS, Tutorial, Avid DS, Avid Media Composer, P2, XDCAM EX
Episode Ten: Creating Custom Wipes with Marquee
In this episode, Avid Certified Senior Instructor Dave Forsyth shows how you can use Avid Marquee to create customised wipes
Avid DS Composite Containers Intro
Learn how to create composite containers in Avid DS. Composite containers can collapse multiple tracks into a single clip and also allow you to use the powerful compositing features in Avid DS. Download Avid DS presets from this and other tutorials.
Episode Nine: Intraframe Editing using the Clone Mode
Intraframe editing really has a million-and-one uses! Check this one out as we enhance a scene using clone, erase and lighten objects creating a second distant island in the background. This was shot on location at North Head near Devonport which is located on the north shore of Auckland harbour, New Zealand.
Avid DS Basic Expressions Part 2
In this part we apply what we learned in part one to build two usefull Avid DS effects based on expressions. You can also download finished Avid DS presets from this tutorial. Link to this tutorial part 1
Avid DS Basic Expressions Part 1
Learn how to create expressions in Avid DS. Expressions are a fun way to create custom effects. Link to this tutorial part 2
Episode Eight – User Profiles
How to make the most of Avid user profiles including importing, exporting and copying settings between profiles
Episode Four: Audio Mixer Tips
So you think you know everything there is to know about the Audio Mixer tool eh? Think again, This is a powerful tool with many facilities to help you “tweak” your audio mix quickly and easily. Check it out! The avid link below has better quality (f.y.i)
