I just acquired a used video equipment package that includes a Beta SP player/recorder, a Beta SP camera and a Sony HVR-Z7u HDV camera. My next step is to acquire Avid MC5.5. I understand that if I want to do anything with the Beta SP format, I'll need the Mojo SDI. However, if I just want to use... (read more)

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. (read more)

Toolsets have to be one of the coolest Avid interface features ever. They allow you to not only customise window arrangements but also change other settings as well. Check it out! (read more)

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 (read more)

An attic is usually where you find dust, rats, spiderwebs and (if you live in the right kind of neighbourhood) portals to other dimensions. However, the Avid Attic is not nearly as weird or scary as that! Get to know it, use it, love it... (read more)

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.... (read more)

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 The playback screen can be maximised by clicking on the "Full-Screen" button on the control strip. (read more)

I'd like to thank Pixel Monkey for starting a very interesting thread in Avid's Tips & Tutorials area. His first post gave me the inspiration for this Tutorial. The url to his thread is: http://community.avid.com/forums/t/62367.aspx The "Quick Transition" Menu has a choice of: Disslove... (read more)

Getting from the MC timeline onto the Web causes lots of confusion. Mainly because of the many variations in video formats and codecs. There is no way that a set of 3 tutorials could cover all possibilities. Taking the simple approach I will show you my workflow and then leave it up to you to discover... (read more)

Getting from the MC timeline onto the Web causes lots of confusion. Mainly because of the many variations in video formats and codecs. There is no way that a set of 3 tutorials could cover all possibilities. Taking the simple approach I will show you my workflow and then leave it up to you to discover... (read more)