As editors, we are often called on to fix problems created in production. We all know the "fix it in post" cliché. That can be harder that the director may realize, or easy to do t han we want them to know. Either way, Media Composer includes some powerful tools that can help. One of...

This is the second of three tutorials going through some interesting effects and transitions I saw recently on the How To channel

Marquee is so much more than just a title tool. In this video, we see how we can create customised wipes with this awesome application.

In this video, we examine some of the many options available in the Composer settings dialogue box. A good understanding of these settings will really help you take control of the interface and the way you navigate through your work

I am a relative newcomer to Media Composer (early 2008) and as I began to feel my way around I got the idea of documenting my adventures by creating short video tutorials, Avid had already a large number of excellent, professionally produced tutorials online. I learned very much from watching them. However...

To do this skilfully and efficiently is not easy. I think it is necessary to try a very simple approach in order to learn the basics. Then , when you are at home with the basics, it is time to begin studying the manual and watching some of the excellent tutorials by those who really understand the intricacies...