

Subclips do not create new MXF files, but rather are created from/reference master clips.Video clips and audio clips reference your MXF media - properly formatted inside your Avid MediaFiles folder.Linked video and Linked audio clips refer to original linked media (not Avid's preferred format).Sequences are where your cuts are saved.The below icons are labeled as what they are. In the screenshot below, we have two tabs which means we have two bins open. This will display all of the footage, audio files, sequences, etc. If you are in the default Edit arrangement, this window should appear in the top left of your screen.ĭouble clicking a bin will open it in a tab to the right.

The project window is where your bins are displayed. We will spend most of our time in the Edit tab, so navigate back to Edit to continue following along. For example, clicking the "Color" arrangement opens an additional window with Color Correction Controls. If you click through these, you'll see how the interface changes. On the right side if your screen, you'll see these listed as Edit, Color, Effects, and Audio. The program provides users with 4 default arrangements, each with their own focus. The arrangement of windows in Avid Media Composer is completely customizable.
AD A VIDEO TRACK AVID MEDIA COMPOSER 8 HOW TO
To learn how to Link and Import media into your project, see our other guide Importing in Avid. To learn how to start a new project from scratch, see our other guide Starting a Project in Avid. This article will cover the basics of the interface and editing tools in Avid Media Composer.
