User Manual

Starting a Project

For more information, see “Creating and Editing Sequences” on page 575 and “Using the

Timeline” on page 667.

7. Use Trim mode, Effect mode, and Color Correction mode to fine-tune your edits and effects.

For more information, see “Working with Trim Edits” on page 732 and the Effects and Color

Correction Guide for your Avid editing application.

8. Add any titles you need.

For more information, see the “Creating Titles” and “Editing with Titles” chapters in the

Effects and Color Correction Guide for your Avid editing application.

9. Use audio tools to adjust and mix multiple audio tracks and prepare for final output.

For more information, see “Working with Audio” on page 759.

10. Export the sequence or output a digital cut.

For more information, see “Exporting Frames, Clips, or Sequences” on page 1005 or

“Generating Output” on page 1038.

If you are working in an offline to online project, see “Conforming and Transferring

Projects” on page 1107.

Starting a Project

Whenever you start to work on a new project, follow these basic steps:

1. Turn on your equipment in a prescribed order and start your Avid editing application.

For more information, see “Turning on Your Equipment” on page 34.

2. Select or create a new project

For more information, see “Starting a Project” on page 34.

3. Select the Project settings from the Settings list.

For more information, see “Working with the Project Window” on page 70.

4. Create and organize bins.

For more information, see “Working with Bins” on page 323.

5. Back up your project on a regular basis.

For more information, see “Starting a Project” on page 34.