Multicam Editing in Avid Media Composer

NMA Seniors

Want to get ahead of the editing lessons and learn how to prep and edit your multicam footage? Then read and watch the resources below for a good head start.

Setting up for Multi-camera Editing in Avid Media Composer

Part 1

http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/setting-up-for-multi-camera-editing-in-avid-media-composer-part-1-of-2/

Part 2
http://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/multi-camera-editing-in-avid-media-composer-part-2-of-2/

Avid Media Composer Study Resources

Avid Media Composer is not easy to learn. There's no arguing that. It is professional software that needs a professional approach to learning it. Below are some resources that will support your learning beyond the official Avid MC101 and MC110 curriculum.

Avid Media Composer User Certification
http://www.avid.com/US/support/training/certification/Media-Composer-User

Avid Blogs - Get Started Fast with Media Composer (video tutorials)
http://www.avidblogs.com/get-started-fast-with-avid-media-composer-software/

Quizlet flash cards
https://quizlet.com/subject/media-composer/

Avid Pro Video Community
http://community.avid.com/

Development - Logline

NMA Juniors

In preparation of writing your treatment in the development of your catalyst for change character piece, read Norman Hollyn's handout on loglines, then write your own for your story.

The logline should contain a brief description of the character followed by how they use the traits that your research subject has to be a catalyst for change in their community.

Write this in a document titled "Treatment" and place it in your video assignments folder in your Drive.

Classroom Manager Application

If you are interested in a classroom manager position in your period, please fill out the form linked below. Each question must be completed to be submitted. The deadline to submit your application is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2015.

Classroom Manager Application

Good luck!

- A. Manriquez

NMA Title Guidelines

NMA Juniors


Use this guide for the titles and credits of your productions.

NMA Title Guidelines


- A. Manriquez

NMA Magnet Survey

All NMA Classes

Please take the first 10-15 minutes of class today to take this survey. Thank you.

http://goo.gl/Fdn54r

Senior Keynote Draft 1 Submission Form

Due on Monday, November 10, 2014

Guest Speaker Rick Kosick

NMA Juniors

To prepare for our special guest tomorrow, please submit three questions that you'd like the answer to about Rick's work, shooting documentaries, and working with others.

Here are some links to learn more about Rick:

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Kosick
• http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1030622/

WTF is a Beat Sheet?

NMA Juniors

Your homework assignment tonight is to read John August's article on what a beat sheet along with the two examples of beat sheets linked in the article. Answer the prompts on the form linked below. It is due by 11:59 p.m. tonight.

WTF is a Beat Sheet? - John August

Homework form

HtWaDS pp. 5-7

NMA Juniors

Read the introduction (pp. 5-7) in the document How to Write a Documentary Script, then respond to the prompts on the form linked below.

Click here to open form.