Search results matching tag 'Tips & Techniques'

Intraframe Editing: Just for Fun

TrainerDave — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:27:40 GMT

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.

The Attic Folder

TrainerDave — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:05:16 GMT

You would be amazed (or maybe not) at how few Avid users even know about the Attic folder; much less actually use it! Frankly, the Attic folder has bailed me out of trouble more times than I might admit to. But once you get to know how to make the most of this fabulous feature, you'll be so glad you did.

Intraframe editing: Hiding a blur

TrainerDave — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:49:40 GMT

Ever wanted to blur something in the background but then has somethin pass in front of it that you did not want to blur? No worries! Check this video out and see how easy it is to do with an Erase shape.

Bullet List with AvidFX

drbgaijin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:38:41 GMT

Although Avid Title Tool and Avid Marquee are capable of handling most types of Text effects, it can be nice to find a quick way of using a Title template to do some more advanced effect.

AvidFX has a very powerful Title tool under the bonnet.

Here is a look at a quick way of creating a Bullet List.

Good luck!
Douglas

Global Audio Adjustment

drbgaijin — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:18:35 GMT

Not the only way to do it.
But here is one way that I have found that makes sense to me.
Also included is a little tip on resetting the Volume Slider to zero.

Regards,
Douglas

Avid Pan & Zoom

drbgaijin — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:52:34 GMT

This Tutorial is longer than I usually produce.
This is due to the fact that I want to show a few of the pitfalls that I met when trying to learn this technique.
The actual Pan & Zoom part is covered by a very informative Tutorial by Avid's Adam Kranitz.
It can be found at:

http://community.avid.com/media/p/367296.aspx

Good luck!
Douglas

Nudge Nudge!

drbgaijin — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:29:24 GMT

The default keyboard has a set of very useful "nudge" commands mapped to four of the keys.
Newcomers might miss these in their initial meeting with MC.

Maybe you can find some use for them!

Regards,
Douglas

Remove an Object using Motion Tracking and Clone Painting

drbgaijin — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:54:05 GMT

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 of this technique.

I hope I can get you started with the basics!

Good luck!

Douglas

Pseudo Timelapse

drbgaijin — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:42:13 GMT

The long GOP structure of HDV make life difficult if you want to create a timelapse video.
The workaround I use is done by taking a video of the complete event then use the Motion Effect Editor to create the effect by timewarping.

Regards,
Douglas

Trimming to a Mark

drbgaijin — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:09:51 GMT

We all have our own preferences in trimming.
Some do it this way and others that way.
Once we have found a method we are comfortable with, we tend to stick to it.
Here is a trimming tip that may be new and interesting to some of you

Regards,
Douglas