MC400 Avid ACSR Avid Editing Systems

Monday July 4 to Friday July 8 2022

Length

This is a blended course of 2 days of online content and 3 days classroom at Amber Technology Head Office in Warriewood NSW. Public class only.

Lunch and refreshments supplied.

Please note: course attendees visiting Amber Technology offices must be fully vaccinated in order to visit our premises.  The only exception is a person who is able to produce a medical contraindication certificate or under the age of 12 years, who may be unable to receive a vaccination.

Price

$2,700.00 ex GST

Overview

The Avid Media Composer System Support (MC400) course will provide students with the techniques to install, configure, and troubleshoot Media Composer editing systems to maximise productivity and minimize system downtime. A blend of online self-study, combined with classroom lab work and role-playing, gives students’ practical hands on experience. After completing the course, participants will be able to install and configure Avid Media Composer systems and provide first-line support to the Avid customer base.

This course prepares candidates for the Avid Certified Support Representative: Media Composer certification exam as well as being the foundation of the program for candidates pursuing the full certification path to become an Avid Certified Support Representative: Elite.

Audience

This course is designed for:

  • Support and maintenance personnel
  • IT professionals
  • Avid editors who wish to expand their technical expertise

Prerequisites

The following are highly recommended:
  • Completion of the Media Composer Editing Essentials (MC101) course, or equivalent Media Composer experience
  • Familiarity with Windows and Macintosh operating systems
  • Technical and operational knowledge of Avid Editing Systems: Media Composer, Media Composer | Symphony Option or Media Composer | News and local storage are recommended

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Discuss the evolution of Avid's editing systems
  • Understand basic video theory
  • Understand a basic Avid network
  • Understand the Media Composer Licensing options and configurations
  • Identify and configure Mac, PC, and Avid hardware
  • Define OS X and Windows Operating System software concepts and features
  • Install and configure Avid's editing systems on both platforms
  • Install and configure Avid's editing systems with Avid NEXIS/ISIS and Interplay client software
  • Understand basic Avid storage RAID configurations
  • Configure local media drives and VideoRAID storage systems
  • Understand and identify DNxHD and AVCI hardware
  • Determine media file compatibility
  • Compare capabilities between the editor versions and product lines
  • Troubleshoot and resolve problems on Avid systems
  • Be ready to sit the Avid Certified Support Representative: Media Composer Certification exam

Other courses on offer in 2022:

NX423 – Avid ACSR NEXIS Systems Support

Tuesday June 14 to Friday June 17. Read more here

PT400 – Avid ACSR Pro Tools

Monday June 20 to Friday June 24. Read more here

WG433 – Avid ACSR Interplay System Support

Monday June 27 to Friday July 1. Read more here

  
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