1. Identify and describe the basic structure of files and folders used by the Avid system.

 2. Apply and demonstrate knowledge by creating frames, clips, and sequences on the Avid timeline.

 3. Select, order, and arrange shots to complete comprehensible storyline.

 4. Analyze the editing process in the constantly changing world of digital video.

 5. Demonstrate the ability to successfully use both the Avid editing hardware and the software.

 6. Solve problems with both our material and the hardware/software.

 I. Desktop Basics

 A. Working With The Desktop

 B. Managing Avid Projects and Avid User Folders

 

 II. Planning and Starting a Project

 A. Types of Projects

 B. Project Resolution/Image Size

 C. Backing Up Project Information

 

 III. Working with the Project Window

 A. Bins Display

 B. Settings Scroll List

 C. Working with Settings

 

 IV. Using Basic Tools

 A. Tools Menu

 B. Console Window

 C. Command Palette

 

 V. Logging

 A. Timecode

 B. Converting Log Files with Avid Log Exchange

 C. Logging Directly to a Bin

 D. Modifying Clip Information Before Capturing

 

 VI. Preparing to Capture

 A. Selecting Settings

 B. Configuring Decks and Capture Tool

 C. Preparing for Audio Input

 D. Compression Resolution and Storage Requirements

 

 VII. Capturing Media/Importing Files

 A. Capturing to the Timeline

 B. Recapturing Material/Other Capturing Functions

 

 VIII. Organizing with Bins/Managing Media Files

 A. Basic Bin Procedures

 B. Consolidating and Transcoding Media

 

 IX. First Edits/Using Timeline

 A. New Sequences/Additional Clips/Lifting, Extracting, Copying

 B. Track Selector/Customizing and Navigating Timeline

 C. Segment Mode Edits/Trim Mode

 

 X. Working With Audio

 A. Audio Editing Aids

 B. Audio Mix Tool

 C. Syncing Methods

 

 XI. Effects

 A. Titles

 

 XII. Output Options/Exporting

 A. Preparing for Output

 B. Understanding Export