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Bob Maple of idolum spews out hopefully-helpful tips and tutorials for Avid DS

07-11-2010 (25.55 MB)

Duration: 12:55 m - Filetype: quicktime

This tutorial partially obsoletes the "Getting P2 / XDCAM into Avid DS". In this redux, we take a look specifically at getting XDCAM-EX into DS using the Avid Media Composer v3.5+ AMA feature to bypass several steps previously needed.

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07-08-2009 (25.49 MB)

Duration: 9:59 m - Filetype: quicktime

Tired of manually importing the same background all the time in order to make slates?
Yeah, me too! So here's a couple of tips on making snazzy custom slate backgrounds available at your fingertips.. or at least your tablet pen.

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07-08-2009 (25.67 MB)

Duration: 11:14 m - Filetype: quicktime

Forget wipes and dissolves!
Create complex transitions using effects trees without using composite containers, which can obscure the structure of your edit.

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