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Avid Media Composer: Final Cut Pro user profile?
Hello there,
I’m a long-time Final Cut Pro editor who is attempting to get a firm grasp on Avid Media Composer (it’s always good to know both), but I’m having some serious, serious difficulties. I know how the entire mechanics of NLE systems work and everything, and based on everything I’ve read it seems like the general consensus is “if you know one really well, you should be able to transition to the other pretty easily”.
It seems as though my biggest problem lies in the whole organization/keyboard-shortcut differences, since Avid’s icons don’t really do much to inform at a glance what they mean. However, I am aware of Avid’s “user profiles”, so I was wondering if anybody has either their own or a link to some user profiles or setups that are setup to mimic Final Cut Pro’s arrangement.
Aside from that, any other advice? Like I mentioned, I know Final Cut and the whole NLE workflow and technical side REALLY well, so I’m kinda baffled why Avid seems to be escaping me. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks for your time. =D
– Dan
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I would strongly suggest that you not map Avid keys with FCP layouts. You should approach this as you would when learning a language- learn the Avid “grammar” and “idioms” on their own. I frequently switch between the two, and it really is a much better way to approach the issue.
Like FCP, Avid does have “tool tips” available when you point to it’s screen icons, which are no more or no less cryptic than FCP’s, and most perform similar functions. You should have a Keyboard layout reference chart with your installation documents, and you can call up the KB layout on screen anytime (Settings>Keyboard). I prefer sticking with the “default” main Avid KB setups but I do customize F keys with frequently-used commands, using the Command Palette. Google for other info, there is an fcp2avid.net site that might be helpful.Chuck Reti
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