Avid Media Composer Assistant Editor Program Overview
The Avid Media Composer Assistant Editor Program is a structured, multi-course program designed to prepare students for professional assistant editor roles in film, television, and post-production environments using Avid Media Composer. This program develops both technical and workflow-based skills required to support editorial teams in fast-paced production settings.
Students begin by learning the foundational tools and workflows of Avid Media Composer, including project setup, media organization, timeline editing, and essential editing techniques. Building on this foundation, the program introduces advanced assistant editor responsibilities such as media management, project organization, troubleshooting workflows, and preparing projects for editorial teams.
The program emphasizes real-world production practices, including file management, shared storage workflows, collaboration across departments, and efficient project turnover. Students gain hands-on experience working with industry-standard tools and workflows used in professional post-production environments.
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to support editorial teams as assistant editors, manage media and project workflows, and contribute effectively to film, television, and digital content production.
Students can also earn the title of Avid Certified Specialist alongside special benefits direct from Avid with these courses. Includes the Media Composer Certification exam and three ebooks at no extra cost.
Program Details
Includes the following classes at a bundled discount of over 25% off:
Objectives
- Navigate and operate Avid Media Composer for editorial workflows
- Set up projects, import media, and organize assets efficiently
- Perform timeline editing, trimming, and sequence management
- Apply industry-standard media management and file organization techniques
- Prepare and manage media for editorial teams in collaborative environments
- Understand and work within shared storage and multi-user workflows
- Troubleshoot common technical and workflow issues in Avid projects
- Support editors by preparing sequences, managing bins, and organizing project elements
- Implement efficient workflows to improve speed and accuracy in post-production
- Understand the role and responsibilities of an assistant editor in professional environments
Audience
This program is designed for: aspiring Assistant Editors, Editors, and Post-Production Professionals seeking to build foundational and intermediate skills in Avid Media Composer and editorial workflows. It is also appropriate for individuals entering the post-production industry who want a structured pathway into assistant editor roles, as well as professionals transitioning into editorial support positions within film, television, and digital media production.
Prerequisites
No experience with Avid Media Composer is necessary. A working knowledge of Windows or Mac operating systems. A background or experience in editing, production, or post-production is recommended but not required.
