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2nd Assistant Editor Course with Avid Media Composer (MC2AE)
Live Online Class From£737.10 +VAT 30 Day Advance Purchase Discount (4 days)
Master the workflows and tools used by 2nd Assistant Editors in film and TV post-production with our 4-day, hands-on Live Online Interactive training course. As a crucial role in the editorial pipeline, a 2nd Assistant Editor is responsible for organising media, managing metadata, and ensuring the smooth flow of assets between production and post.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into post-production or looking to refine your technical and organisational skills, this industry-focused training will provide a solid foundation in communication, dailies prep, media management, and Avid Media Composer workflows. You’ll learn how to efficiently handle shoot paperwork, prep dailies, sync rushes, manage projects across a team, and export for multiple departments—all using the industry’s leading software and best practices.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and technical knowledge to support Editors and 1st Assistants effectively, helping you stand out in the competitive world of post-production.
You can take our Live Online Beginners Class from anywhere as it is fully interactive for video and chat, and you learn from passionate real trainers, in real time on Blackmagic Design Certified Courses.
Your class will also be recorded for you to review after your course, from the comfort of your own home, forever!
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- 28 hours hands on instructor lead training
- Training Material
- Course attendance certificate
Course Times - 4 Days
| Registration | 9:30 |
| Course Start | 10:00 |
| Morning Break | 11:30 - 15 Minute Break |
| Q&A | 13:00 - Half Hour |
| Lunch | 13:30 - 1 Hour break |
| Afternoon Break | 15:30 - 15 Minute Break |
| Q&A | 16:30 - Half Hour |
| Course End | 17:00 |
This course is ideal for aspiring and junior 2nd Assistant Editors, edit assistants, and post-production professionals looking to enhance their technical and organisational skills in Avid Media Composer. Whether you're new to post-production, transitioning from another role in film and TV, or looking to sharpen your knowledge of dailies prep, media management, and editorial workflows, this training will provide you with the essential skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced post environment. Perfect for those aiming to support Editors and 1st Assistants while advancing their career in film and TV post-production.
- Communication & Editorial Documentation – Learn how to collaborate with editorial teams, use industry-standard tools like FileMaker and Excel, and manage essential shoot paperwork.
- Prepping Dailies & Project Organisation – Work with dailies, sync video and audio rushes, organise bins and projects, and use Avid’s powerful metadata tools.
- Exporting & Uploading – Deliver selects, stringouts, and cuts via platforms like PIX or Frame.io, generate EDLs and ALEs, and prep turnovers for sound and music.
- Advanced Media Management in Avid – Troubleshoot offline media, rebuild databases, and manage MXF folders like a pro.
- Advanced Media Composer Techniques – Learn timeline settings, create workspace-linked timeline views, and explore efficient editorial workflows.
- Professional Training – Gain career-ready skills, problem-solving techniques, and expert advice on building your CV for the post-production industry.
Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:
- Knowledge of OS X and basic computer navigation.
- Basic working knowledge of Avid Media Composer.
- Basic knowledge of editing terminology is highly recommended
Whilst there is no direct Avid certification for this course, our trainers are industry-experienced Avid Certified Instructors. At the end of the course, you will receive an Attendance Certificate.
Want to take your experience to the next level? Try The Media Composer Fundamentals II Course.
For this course, you will need:
- Own machine capable of running the latest version of Avid Media Composer
- Internet Access
- The latest version of Avid Media Composer installed
- Free 30 day trial here!
- Please be aware, Media Composer | First is a very restrictive version of Media Composer, and NOT compatible with any of Avid's Certified Media Composer courses.
- Access to a Microphone
- Access to headphones or place you can play audio aloud from your computer
Why Choose This Course?
Soho Editors: Pioneering Post-Production Innovation for Over 25 Years, Europe's Premier Professional Training Provider.
The further in advance you purchase the higher the savings.
Days in Advance
| 0 - 29 | Nil |
| 30 - 59 | 10% |
| 60 - 89 | 20% |
| 90 + | 30% |
2nd Assistant Editor Course with Avid Media Composer is an internationally recognised qualification that is based on practical, real-world post production knowledge you can put to use from day one.
We are so sure that not only will you enjoy the experience, as well as learn what you need from the course, that if you are not satisfied we will give you the same course again FREE of charge, it’s as simple as that, no argument*. Or access to the course recording to review indefinitely.
Learn how you want, with 4 delivery styles!
Learn in our dedicated central London Classroom or on our Live Online Classes. Alternatively, if you prefer to learn at your own pace, try our Online Video Tutorials. Still not seeing what you want? Perhaps Bespoke Training is what you need, we can tailor any course to your requirements.
What Our Clients Say
Just wanted to say how incredibly helpful I found the course. Massively built my confidence and has been the boost I needed to get back out on the cold emailing and handing out my CV again so a huge motivation builder!
Sam did an absolutely brilliant job, everything was so clearly laid out and well paced throughout the 4 days, could not speak more highly of it if I tried. Will definitely be recommending this course if it runs again!
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I definitely think Sam should consider doing more of this type of course in free time he has between jobs. He has a great personality, very knowledgeable and passionate about his career.
The best thing about the course was learning the proper process and functionality behind the tools. They were all tools I have used before but understanding them properly was excellent.
Expressions were a massive highlight.
Advanced After Effects
Very hands on training, went through a logical structure to learn all the fundamentals of Adobe Premiere Pro.
Final Cut Pro X 100: The number of edits we did, and the balance between guidance and experimentation was excellent
DaVinci Resolve 101: Good pace, small class.
Peter Ragg
Avid MC101: Really informative. Mike was really helpful about going off topic to help with areas not directly covered with the course.
Graham Tudball
Premiere Pro Introduction: Insightful, industry knowledge with a friendly and approachable delivery.
George Bushaway
After Effects Bundle: Training was easy to understand and follow. I loved the training on 3D and motion tracking
Jodie
John was an excellent tutor. Very patient... great communication and obviously very skilled and knowledgeable with Cinema 4D. I was very pleased with the entire 3 days tuition.
I recently took part in the online ‘Introduction to Premiere Pro’ training run by Soho Editors and went from total novice to putting together a video with effects in just a few hours. The training was superb: informative, hands on and also fun. I must also say that the admin team that handled my initial query and booking were also very helpful and gave a great impression of what was to come with the training. My Tutor was extremely professional and great at sharing Pro Editor tips with me but understood that I was a total beginner and gave me ample opportunities for questions, practice and learning from my own mistakes. The fact I could do this training online and from a distance was a joy and privilege and the cost of the course was excellent value. This training from Soho Editors has sparked a genuine love for using Premiere Pro and I can’t wait to do further training with them very soon. If you are looking for training in Premiere Pro, Soho Editors will equip you with the skills to get you started, inspire you with editing ideas and give you the confidence to unleash your creativity!
Sassy Hicks
Soho delivered great online course. Informative, well prepared and to AVID's specification due to MC certification.
I booked and attended a bespoke three day course with Soho editors. Before starting the course I was in touch with my instructor and was able to explain a little about my previous experience and about the kinds of effects that I wanted to be able to achieve on Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. The course itself was well structured and John the instructor was an excellent teacher that was very much able to adapt when I asked questions and to work at a speed that suited me. Overall, I would highly recommend Soho Editors.
Thank you to John Williams for the 3Day Introduction to Adobe Premier Pro training.
I learnt everything I aspired to and can’t wait to put it to use and look forward to doing other courses in the future. And thank you Soho Editors for the great editors and FX specialists you have provided over the years.
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