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Editing Like an Oscar Winner: Why Learn Avid Media Composer?

By Jim Bask 0 Comment March 27, 2018

With a new semester beginning, students at NYFA campuses are starting their first introduction to Avid’s Media Composer system. Hard drives are being formatted, project directories are being created, and folks everywhere are wondering to themselves “What is YCbCr anyway?”

As Post Production instructors, we often get the asked how Media Composer became the software of choice at the New York Film Academy. I can only assume that question is also asked at the many film schools where Media Composer is the required software.

What’s New for Avid Media Composer v2018.3?

By Jim Bask 0 Comment March 26, 2018

The latest update to Avid Media Composer 2018 includes stability improvements to accelerate storytelling and power through more complex video editing.

Review: Avid Media Composer First Gives You Pro Editing Tools for Free

By Jim Bask 0 Comment March 9, 2018

Avid Media Composer First is free; why not try it out? Although its learning curve can be steep, Media Composer First lets you learn without risk.

Broadfield is Your Source for Avid Media Composer Subscriptions, Licenses and All Video Hardware!

By Jim Bask 0 Comment March 8, 2018

Spotlight on Avid Media Composer Subscriptions, Licenses, and Video Hardware

Avid Announces February Release of Media Composer 2018 Available Now

By Jim Bask 0 Comment February 15, 2018

Avid is pleased to announce that the February release of Media Composer 2018 is now available from Avid Master Accounts, Application Manager, and the Avid Download Center (login and password required).

Learning Sapphire Builder for Media Composer: Part I

By Jim Bask 0 Comment February 6, 2018

Kevin P. McAuliffe, Avid trainer and Senior Editor, takes you on an introductory tour of S_Effect (aka Builder) and shows you why you’ll want to use it inside your Media Composer workflow. Plus, learn how to isolate effects using matte inputs.

A Day (and Night) in the Life of File-Based Pos

By Jim Bask 0 Comment February 5, 2018

When I started 20 years ago, post production was still very much a film medium, characterized by flatbed editing machines, film bins and racks of workprint. Then came the transition to videotape as a film replacement, and, as world events and the influence of file-based news cameras brought data capture into acceptance, tape was superseded by file-based post.

Documentary: Nat Geo’s Secrets In The Mist

By Jim Bask 0 Comment January 10, 2018

National Geographic began airing the three-part documentary special Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist back in December. The program takes an in-depth look at the life and work of Fossey, who spent years in the jungle of Rwanda, studying mountain gorillas.

What’s New in Media Composer 8.10

By Jim Bask 0 Comment December 27, 2017

Together with the global availability of the Avid Artist | DNxIV, we’re also launching an update to Media Composer, Avid’s professional tool to acquire, edit, and deliver 2K/HD to 4K/UHD to 8K and other high-resolution content with great speed and ease.

Now Available — Avid Artist | DNxIV

By Jim Bask 0 Comment December 22, 2017

Today we’re excited to announce that Avid Artist | DNxIV is now available from your local reseller. Combined with the latest update to Media Composer (8.10), the DNxIV interface is the perfect portable solution for independent editors and smaller post-production and news teams.