I have been quite disappointed that the free copies of Avid FX that ship with MC 6 have not created a bigger awareness of the size, depth and power to be found in Avid FX.

I realise that much of the "non-interest" is due to the difficulty in actually finding information that actually explains how Avid FX works as an application, rather than how isolated individual effects can be created in it.

There are many misconceptions surrounding Avid FX, so I decided about 6 weeks ago to try and create a series of tutorials that would teach those who were interested the genuine down to earth basics that are needed to be able to use Avid FX creatively under ones own guidance and control.

The challenge is proving to be much greater than I expected. But today I completed Part 1.

From emails I receive there is still a large following who watch my "old" tutorials.
there is also a growing following for my "new" tutorials.

In order to introduce my "new" tutorials to you all, I am posting a link to Part 1 of "Crawling around in Avid FX"

Normally those acquiring my new tutorials download them to their computers, this link is not to a download but to a streaming version. It has Closed captions, Table of Contents as well as a search function included.

Here are a few tips for you, in case you are interested in viewing.

Due to high interest in the video during the next few day, there may be slowing down in the streaming.

The video opens with a Table of Contents visible to the left.
It also has Closed captions switched on at first, as well as a Control bar visible along the lower edge.

The TOC will disappear if you move your mouse pointer away from the area of the video.
Likewise the Control bar.
The CCs can be turned off and on from the Control bar.

The control bar re-appears when you mouse over the video again.
The TOC will also appear again if you do that.

There is a search function that will search for any instances of a word or phrase that you type in.

The video can be maximised from a button positioned above the video.

Regards,
Douglas

PS. and, of course, you will need the link     HERE IT IS

Yes, 
Avid could do much more to raise the awareness of the more or less built-in effects program that Fx represents. As always, it is members of the Avid community that stand ready to fill in the missing component.

Many thanks, Douglas for you work, and finding enough time to get things flowing for the rest of us.

John

Douglas,

I too echo John's sentiments.  There is tremendous depth to the program, however, there is (was) little basic information on the program until you did your series of tutorials.  Thank you for your time and efforts, especially during the hot season in Japan for persuing this, it is very much appreciated.

Denny

One of the many assets of the Internet is the abundance of tutorial and review videos on thousands of topics. Some are better than others, but Douglas sets the standard for excellence IMO.

Fortunately for me, Douglas starting posting tutorials about the time I showed up here, so much of what I know about Avid came for Douglas. His work has always reflected his talent as an educator, and now even the production values are amazing.

Just wish Avid would upgrade Douglas to Symphony for all his valuable work... and then maybe I would learn more about advanced color correction.

I think the problem is more psychological. We are all accustomed to in the editing room everything goes quickly and do not realize that FX is a graphical composite applications. Requires a different way of working and thinking. Graphic designer working in AE ter say, 'come tomorrow to look. ", But when it tells editor ..... Working in the FX is essentially the work of graphics editor, and not everyone is capable of the same patient.
V.

Hello Douglas,

I just viewed your first Avid FX tutorial and enjoyed it very much. I'm not sure if this is the place for this question, but here goes:

Would the video material used in a complex Avid FX effect (like the rotating cube) be consolidated in the same way as footage from the rest of the timeline? Or does one have to archive/consolidate it separately?

Cheers!

Rodney