The Avid Handbook, Fourth Edition: Intermediate Techniques, Strategies, and Survival Information for Avid Editing Systems [Paperback]

Steve Bayes (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240805534 | ISBN-13: 978-0240805535 | Publication Date: December 29, 2003 | Edition: 4

The Avid Handbook caters to video editors bordering on intermediate who are ready to unleash the full power of the Avid but don't know where to start. Rather than focusing on arcane keystrokes, the book teaches production procedures, the real key for getting a job done. Time saving, shortcuts, and strategies are emphasized, and the author tackles such real-world problems as set up, keeping a facility running, minimizing crashing, and troubleshooting head on. Bayes has helped thousands to avoid downtime and maximize creative time.

* Intermediate techniques for the Avid Xpress, Avid Xpress DV, Media Composer, and Symphony
* Emphasis on workflow strategies, configuration, troubleshooting, and administration
* Helps maximize creative time and eliminate downtime

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The book doesn't focus on menus or buttons because they change and go out of date very fast. It does, however, deal with the entire editing process and where Avid fits in...This book is filled with common sense." - Editors Guild Magazine

Book Description

Revision of best-selling Avid book reflecting the latest software versions

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Product Details

• Paperback: 375 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 4 edition (December 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240805534
• ISBN-13: 978-0240805535
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #585,793 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first choice for new and experienced Avid editors, February 21, 2006

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Oliver Peters - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Avid Handbook, Fourth Edition: Intermediate Techniques, Strategies, and Survival Information for Avid Editing Systems (Paperback)

This is a "must have" book for all Avid editors. It concentrates on workflow issues and gives the editor insight into what the logic has been in developing how the Avid editing applications function. This book is as much "why" as "how to" and therefore transcends software version changes and updates that cause other manuals to become obsolete.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Handbook For Avid Editors of All Levels, February 25, 2006

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J. Burke "mBlaze" (Medford, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Avid Handbook, Fourth Edition: Intermediate Techniques, Strategies, and Survival Information for Avid Editing Systems (Paperback)

A great reference for for any Avid editing suite. The Avid handbook is packed with strategies for workflow that offer huge time efficiencies. Steve Bayes is a wealth of information not just on Avid editing, but on video in general. He explains the concepts in a clear and concise fashion. I found the tips on exporting and color space considerations particularly helpful. I would highly recommend this book.