I have started documenting my journey into Scripted and Unscripted content. Part 1.

Someone, a kind soul told me to document my journey so far into trying to make my way into Editing for Scripted content.

I have had so many close chances to fulfil my goal, but I haven't been able to make it pass the finish line.

Do I ever think I will, I think so, but its so hard to keep a positive mindset, however through Screenskills the Scheme I'm on that has got me two interview's and I was so, so close with one of the interviews. I just didn't know how to ingest, transcode, sync and organise raw footage.

My solution I have to make is to do the Avid certificate course, what you see below, i taught myself. What you see in the second half I am looking to learn, even its a person from Fiverr.com as some of the prices I've seen online are so exuberant.

• Launch Media Composer

• Identify and understand the function of the primary Media Composer tools and windows

• Create/Open a project using standard SD and HD formats

• Import/Link to media

• Create project bins, as needed

• Organize clips by moving them from one bin to another

• Create a sequence, and add or remove tracks as needed

• Add clips to the sequence using Splice and Overwrite, or equivalent SmartTool functions

• Remove sequence material using Lift and Extract, or equivalent SmartTool functions

• Use Trim mode and SmartTool trim tools to change the length of sequence clips

• Adjust the audio level (clip gain) of clips in the sequence

• Add basic effects to sequence clips

• Add transition effects to the sequence

• Create and add static titles

• Use automatic color correction to improve the appearance of video clips

• Export the finished sequence as a high-quality video file, or for uploading to the web

• Adjust basic settings relating to the media creation and user preferences

• Locate Media Composer project and media files

• Delete unwanted media files, and all media at the completion of the edit process

What I don't know is...

• Create custom project sizes, including larger than HD (2K, 4K, etc)

• Understand the operational implications of working in larger-than-HD projects

• Link to media files and copy, consolidate or transcode the media, as needed

• Synchronize video and audio from separate sources

• Organize project bins using common industry conventions

• Quickly assemble a scene using storyboard editing, plus Top, Tail and Extend

• Use various search tools to locate a desired clip

• Create multiple versions of a sequence to track the creative process

• Utilize Media Composer’s best-in-class trim tools to dynamically adjust the pacing of a scene

• Adjust Clip Gain, and utilize Pan and Volume automation to create an integrated audio mix

• Create pan-and-zoom style “camera” moves over still images or video

• Solve common image problems with effects to stabilize the image, blur faces and logos, and erase unwanted jump cuts

• Create freeze-frames, slow-motion and TimeWarp effects

• Use multilayer effects to create split-screens, superimposed images, and more

• Composite video elements using the SpectraMatte effect to create a chroma-key

• Intelligently render effects sequences to improve playback performance

• Selectively delete unwanted render files to keep the media drives clutter-free

• Understand how to correctly backup project files and associated media files

• Restore lost work using Avid’s autosave feature

• Relink media files

• Resolve common technical issues, including “Media Offline”

• Identify and adjust common Settings to increase efficiency and avoid complications

• Output the finished program according to common broadcast delivery standards

• Be ready to sit the associated certification exam