library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_83 In this first of a multi-part tutorial series, Kevin P McAuliffe takes a look at setting up your Media Composer or Symphony timelines for creating SD DVD’s. He covers formatting issues you need to keep in mind, as well as the proper way to export your sequence in three important, but very different ways.
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_82 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a common question, and that is “What is the difference between Consolidating and Transcoding?”. Not only does he explain the difference and show you how easy both are to use, but he also discusses Batch Importing, and how what might seem like the best way to work,
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_81 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer’s e-mail about creating multichannel audio exports. Most people think that this is a hardware limitation for most PC’s and Mac’s, but Kevin quickly shows you that this is very easy to set up right from within your export settings, and once you have a preset,
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_80 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer’s question about how to create client approval Quick Time files in MC/Symphony. To take things to the next level, Kevin also shows you how to create HD YouTube files ready to upload to show your work to the masses.
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_79 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe continues his talk about Power User keyboard settings and you’ll quickly see that you don’t need to remap the entire keyboard to speed up your workflow. In most cases, it’s simply about choosing the right tools to have at the tip of your fingers to get the job
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_78 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe uses a Linkedin forum discussion about what keyboard settings are useful for an editor to not only show you his settings in depth, but also explain in detail what each customized setting does, and why you’re going to want to add it to your editing workflow.
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_77 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you another real-world example of how to create “Hollywood-Style” effects right from within your timeline, by creating the “24” commercial break bumper. With some very simple title work, and a little forward thinking with the 3D Warp Tool, you can create this awesome effect without having to
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_76 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you the basics of tracking a background plate, and applying that information to a title you create in your timeline. Then he shows you, with the power of the fantastic Animatte effect, how to create a realistic effect of a car driving in front of a title.
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_75 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer’s question about creating a video viewfinder effect. There are different plug-in packages that you can purchase that have this effect, but why spend your hard earned money, when the effect is something that is easily buildable inside of Media Composer or Symphony.
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_74 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers another viewer e-mail from someone who’s having quality issues when importing into Media Composer. Kevin goes over some importing tips, and shows you how to make sure you’re monitoring the highest possible quality in the NLE application, and then he discusses a common exporting problem, and takes
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_73 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewers e-mail about creating a countdown inside of Media Composer and Symphony. Most people would think a plug-in is required, but with a little forethought, this is something that can be created in no time flat!
ibrary.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_72 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how simple it is to create the effect made famous by film’s like Schindler’s List and Pleasantville, but he doesn’t do the effect as a color correction effect. Instead, he gives you a great introduction to an included Rotoscoping effect called Animatte. Once you see how
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_71 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe answers a viewer’s question about creating a tennis scoreboard, like you would see in a professional tennis broadcast. Most people immediately think they need Photoshop or a compositing application to create this element, but the easiest way to build is with the tools you have right at your
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_70 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to create the Ken Burns effect, known more commonly as a “Pan & Zoom” effect. This effect, which people will normally create in a compositing application, can be easily created right from within your MC/Symphony timeline with no 3rd party plug-ins needed.
library.creativecow.net/mcauliffe_kevin/Avid-Media-Composer_69 In this lesson, Kevin P McAuliffe shows you how to take a green screen shot with a lot of compression, and create a great looking key right from within your MC/Symphony timeline. Most editors choose to use the RGB keyer, but after seeing this tutorial, SpectraMatte will be your new “go to” effect for
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