The Avid Media Composer System Support (MC400) class will provide students with the techniques to install, configure, and troubleshoot Media Composer editing systems to maximize 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 class, participants will be able to install and configure Avid Media Composer systems and provide first-line support to the Avid customer base.
This class 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
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 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
The following are highly recommended:
- Completion of the Media Composer Editing Essentials (MC101) course, or equivalent Media Composer experience
- Familiarity with Windows and Mac operating systems
- Technical and operational knowledge of Avid Editing Systems: Media Composer, Media Composer | Symphony Option or Media Composer | News and local storage