In the book Avid Uncut: Workflows and Techniques for Filmmakersfrom Focal Press, author Steve Hullfish presents workflows, tips, and techniques for using the Avid Media Composer video editing software. In this book, you will learn time-saving tricks and techniques that utilize the Media Composer features and workflows. You will learn from postproduction professionals who worked on films such as Harry Potter, I am Legend, Dark Shadows, Men in Black II, Charlie's Angels, 42, and The Last of the Mohicans as well as TV series like SMASH, Big Bang Theory, Weeds, The Mindy Project, and MythBusters.

Steve Hullfish also shares the expertise of the world's top editors and gives in-depth behind-the-scenes secrets and helpful practices that will help you improve your editing and color correction skills. Also featured are extensive tips dedicated to helping FCP editors switch over to Avid as well as a companion website loaded with video tutorials of the techniques discussed in the book and project files, including RED and ARRI Alexa footage.

Author: Steve Hullfish    Paperback: 416 Pages    Publisher: Focal Press    Publication Date: May 6, 2014    Pre-Postproduction and Organization    Settings and Keyboard Optimization    Offline Workflows for Editing    Effects and 3rd Party Plugins    Online Workflows for Finishing    Companion Website with Files & Tutorials

Chapter 1 - Pre-Postproduction
Metadata
Organizational Concepts
Managing Bins
Managing Avid MediaFiles and Storage
Using the Media Tool
Ingest from File-Based Workflow - AMA and Non-AMA
Moving from AMA to Transcoded Media
Dynamic Media Folders
High Resolution Media
Color Management
Audio from Double-System Sound
Prepping Feature Films
Script Sync
Editing Proxy/Low-Res/Up-Res to Final Quality

Chapter 2 - Settings
Project, User, and Site Settings
Setting Fast Menu
Important Settings
Bin Settings
Important Settings Continued
Keyboard Optimization
FCP Keyboard
Timeline
Workspaces
Sharing Settings between Users or Projects and Site Settings
Import and Export Settings

Chapter 3 - Off-Line
Moving from FCP to Avid
Trimming Concepts
Multicam
ScriptSync
Using PhraseFind
Exploiting the Latest Features in MC6 and MC7
Audio
3D-Stereoscopic

Chapter 4 - Effects
General Effects Concepts
Effects Settings
Keyframes
Promoting Effects to 3D
AniMatte
Title Tool
Marquee
Third-Party Plug-Ins
Avid FX

Chapter 5 - On-Line
On-Lining Smash
Avid-to-Avid Tips from NatGeo's Border Wars
Up-Res from Tape-Based Media in Avid and from Inside Avid
Exporting for On-Line on Another System, or Round Tripping
Alexa Conform DNxHD Round Trip
RED Conform Round Trip Using Camera Originals
Color Correction
Native Avid and Symphony Color Correction

Steve Hullfish produces and edits trailers, TV spots, promos, and DVDs through his company, Verascope Pictures, which serves high-end clients: Universal Studios, NBC Television, DreamWorks, HIT Entertainment, Jim Henson Entertainment, VeggieTales, and others. He has also co-edited two feature films for Sony/Tristar: Courageous and War Room. His 30 years of producing and editing TV shows and spots have garnered many national awards, including a national Emmy as part of the editing team of the Oprah Winfrey Show. He has co-written four other books including Color Correction for Digital Video, Avid XpressPro On the Spot, The Avid XpressPro Editing Workshop, and most recently, Avid Uncut: Workflows, Tips, and Techniques from Hollywood Pros. He is also in demand as a color-correction and editing trainer for clients including NBC Sports, Major League Soccer, Turner Networks, The Versus Network, Southeast Television, Whole Foods, Avid, Tektronix, and the Children's Television Network.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this operate on AJA IO 4K Plus firmware?

A: Yes, the Avid Artist DNxIV Hardware operates with AJA IO 4K Plus.

Q: 2. Can you connect the dnxiq to multiple computers? For example, can i connect using the pcle card to one computer and thunderbolt to another computer?

A: The Avid Artist DNXIQ is designed to only connect to a single workstation.

Q: 3. Is this easy to clean off a painted cyc floor? Will the floor get noticeably slippery after spraying?

A: The manufacturer states that yes, if you are indoors on a non-carpeted floor, the Atmosphere Aerosol Haze Spray for Photographers & Filmmakers may make the floor slick, especially in concentrated areas. However, it should be able to be cleaned quite easily.

Q: 4. Hi! Can you fly with this can?

A: I dont think so. it's a under pressure product which not allow to carry to fly.

Q: 5. Is this definitely compatible with the M1/M1 Max/M1 Ultra Macs?

A: The compatibility between the Avid Pro Tools | HDX Thunderbolt 3 Desktop Chassis is more about the software than Avid's hardware. The latest information regarding Pro Tools compatibility with Apple chips and software can be found here: https://sforce.co/3OHqMus

Q: 6. How long will this stay in the air after spraying?

A: Depends on the size of the area, air flow and the desired density. For a thick fog barely a second or two. For a thin haze a bit longer.

Q: 7. Does this set off smoke detectors? Ive used fog and haze machines in the past and innow it depends on the sensitivity of the detector, etc. but was just curious about others experiences.

A: Unfortunately, the answer simply depends on the type of smoke detector that is being used. If an ionisation-type or photo-electric/ particle detection smoke detector is used, it can be set off by fog as they sense the fog particles just like smoke. Heat based detectors should be okay. The issue is you may not know which one you have, or the sensitivity of the particle detection smoke detector. If you are using the item indoors, it would be recommended to give your local fire department a call for assistance. They may either be able to assist you with performing a test to see if the item will be an issue for your particular type smoke detector, and/or if they see that the detector will be set off by the item, they may be able to offer to disable the unit and station a fire marshal or fireman in the venue during usage. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND DISABING A SMOKE DETECTOR YOURSELF. This may be illegal, and contacting your local fire station is highly recommended. Otherwise, I would recommend using the item outdoors in an open area (though you may still wish to contact the fire department so neighbors and passers-by do not think there is a fire and still call the fire department at the sight of smoke/haze/fog). If you are shooting in a public venue, I would recommend simply inquiring with the venue as to their rules regarding using smoke/haze.

Q: 8. Will this work on a New Mac Pro?

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Q: 9. About how many photos does one can last?

A: The Atmosphere Aerosol Haze Spray for Photographers & Filmmakers is for a scene. And it depends on how large the scent/space is. One 8 ounce can will spray continuously for approximately 5 minutes 30 seconds. In a controlled environment with no wind or air flow, one can will linger in the air for hours.

Q: 10. Can the HDMI output be used as an edit monitor output?

A: Yes, the HDMI output is intended for exactly such use. It can be used to be sent to an edit monitor.