Avid Blogs

LAFCPUG Presents Walter Murch 'Back on Avid' + MC Sessions by Steve Cohen, Shane Ross

The next LAFCPUG is jam-packed with - AVID - sessions. Yes, you read that correctly. Founder and head of lafcpug, Michael Horton, says, "Avid Media Composer is still firmly entrenched in Hollywood feature films and broadcast television. In order for you... (read more)

Published Thu, Nov 12 2009 5:45 PM by TUnruh

Filed under: Media Composer, LAFCPUG, Steve Cohen, Shane Ross, Walter Murch

Words of the Wise

Two weeks ago I was fortunate enough to attend an editing workshop with double Emmy award winning editor Kris Trexler where we looked at how he cuts the genre he’s most known for namely television comedy. Suffice to say I got a great deal from the two... (read more)

Published Fri, Oct 16 2009 7:05 PM by Brad88

Filed under: Workflow Tips, Art of Editing Corner

Editor David Maurer Weighs In... "Top Ten Reasons Avid Beats Final Cut Pro"

Check it out! Editor David Maurer ( Splinter, Four Sheets to the Wind , 'The Apprentice,' 'American Idol') created a top 10 list earlier this week of what rocks about Media Composer (vs. FCP) after checking out the latest 4.0 version. The list includes... (read more)

Published Thu, Oct 15 2009 10:00 AM by TUnruh

Filed under: Media Composer, Mix and Match, ScriptSync, Top Ten Reasons, Version 4.0, 3D, AMA, Final Cut Pro

Deko & Clip AutoUpdate Utility: Importing Clips Automatically

ClipAutoUpdate is a free Avid Deko utility that monitors a specified clip folder on the E drive for new clips that are added to the folder and automatically transcodes any new clips added to the folder to use in Deko and imports the clips automatically... (read more)

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 7:46 PM by Shirley Oxendine

Filed under: Training, Deko

ClipDeko: Managing Multiple Clip Databases (Deko v5.0 and higher)

The ClipDeko option enables a Deko user to record, import, and play digital video clips, with or without key, and provides tools for the user to edit, loop, trim, and browse these clips. With the advent of Avid Deko ClipDeko option v 5.0 easy transition... (read more)

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 1:26 PM by Shirley Oxendine

Filed under: Deko

IBC Twitter - Media Composer 4.0 Winners Announced!

Thanks to all those who 'retweeted' Avid's IBC 2009 news. It's great to see the excitement around the new products and we look forward to hearing your feedback on Media Composer 4.0. Here is a list of the winners: Sept. 12 - http://twitter.com/mkavid... (read more)

Published Thu, Sep 24 2009 6:40 PM by TUnruh

Enter to win Avid Pinnacle Studio 14 Ultimate Collection software during Gen Cre8 Brooklyn!

Enter to win Avid Pinnacle Studio 14 Ultimate Collection software during Gen Cre8 Brooklyn! Retweet @AvidTechnology and/or @GenCre8 related news and activity updates to enter a giveaway for Pinnacle software. Here’s how: • Retweet @AvidTechnology... (read more)

Published Wed, Sep 23 2009 10:46 AM by Avid Community Team

Enter to win Avid Media Composer 4.0 software during IBC 2009!

Retweet @AvidTechnology news and activity updates to enter a daily giveaway for Media Composer 4.0 software. Here’s how: • Retweet @AvidTechnology product and show-related updates from your Twitter account. You must include the letters "RT... (read more)

Published Fri, Sep 11 2009 10:49 AM by Avid Community Team

Filed under: IBC

IBC kicks off tomorrow and attendees will find new product upgrades at the Avid booth!

There's something for each of you - whether you happen to be a broadcaster, post production professional or student! We announced new upgrades across the editors family (Media Composer 4.0, Symphony 4.0 and NewsCutter 8.0 software) as well as Avid's production... (read more)

Published Thu, Sep 10 2009 1:45 PM by TUnruh

Filed under: IBC, Avid, Media Composer 4.0, Student Upgrade

Avid Workflow Expertise - an all round experience

Through my several years working at Avid as a workflow consultant, I have shared experiences with a huge variety of Avid users, from diverse backgrounds, with different goals and ambitions and with varying levels of Avid product knowledge. ... (read more)

Published Tue, Sep 08 2009 3:47 PM by balonso

Filed under: Workflow Tips, Media Composer, NewsCutter, Interplay, Training

ABC, Avid Bring Real-world Newsroom Solutions to Students

This week ABC kicks off the second year of its ABC On Campus initiative - a program designed to provide students with hands-on experience creating and broadcasting news stories. Graduates from last year's program have since secured jobs at various station... (read more)

Published Thu, Sep 03 2009 11:24 PM by TUnruh

Filed under: Broadcast, Education, Media Composer, ABC

One week before IBC

We're getting ready to head to Amsterdam. Check out highlights and featured speakers on Avid at IBC online and stay tuned to the Buzz blog for more information as we get closer to the show. Hope to see you there! (read more)

Published Thu, Sep 03 2009 6:54 PM by TUnruh

Filed under: IBC, Avid highlights

Tracey Ullman's comedy show - Dissecting the RED workflow

Post Magazine has the latest scoop on the Tracey Ullman show's RED workflow. The creative team weighs in on all things post-related, including the reasons behind the switch to RED and how much time they are saving with the current workflow. Check it out... (read more)

Published Mon, Jul 20 2009 4:40 PM by TUnruh

Filed under: RED, Tracey Ullman Show

The Avid GPS/SatNav

I’m currently sitting in a hotel room in Odense , Denmark whilst visiting the TV news station, TV2 Fyn. Yesterday I was in Holstebro , Denmark to visit TV2 Midt Vest and the day before in Munich for Creation Club, Germany . 9 days, 3 customers,... (read more)

Published Thu, Jun 18 2009 2:12 AM by JGalui

Filed under: Workflow Tips, Interplay, Training

One Avid Workflow and Training

Pro Tools and Video work in tandem to deliver customer success at Channel 4 UK Located at Channel 4’s offices in Westminster, London, the Red Bee Media Production centre provide post production facilities to the Channel. Red Bee have a mixture of... (read more)

Published Wed, Jun 03 2009 1:06 PM by JGalui

Filed under: Workflow Tips, Training

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