Avid DS Tutorials

DS viewer has been having problems when using non-qualified graphics cards since version 10.3. This tutorials covers a simple fix.

Resurect the old school look.

Prior to color correcting material captured from tape or a contiguous file it is necessary to cut it into discreet shots. This can be accomplished with an EDL in DS.

This part of the tutorial looks at Avid DS specific color management tools.

The proliferation of digital camera formats over the last decade has introduced entirely new color management concepts into a once straightforward editorial color pipeline. Although this tutorial looks at Avid DS specific color management tools, it also lays down the basic groundwork necessary to understand lookup tables (LUTs) and their use in any other color managed environment.

Capture link list is a recently added feature in Avid DS. It gives editors more control when recapturing media from tape or files. This concise tutorial by Igor Ridanovic demonstrates the ease of use and power of Capture Link List.

This short tutorial from Igor Ridanovic walks you through basics of custom configuration of the new Avid transport surface in DS v11. More tutorials available for download at HDhead.com.

Make an improved custom DS v11 launcher for use with AJA I/O boards. More tutorials available for download at HDhead.com.

Remove unwanted camera shaking but keep intended camera move intact. More tutorials available for download at HDhead.com.

This tutorial covers a couple of simple methods of deleting Avid DS media files. An expended tutorial is available for download at HDhead.com.

You can do very fast color balancing in file based workflows using this simple spot color checker. The preset used in the tutorial is available for download at HDhead.com.

Based on a paper submitted to SMPTE, this stereoscopic 3D conversion does a quick and dirty job.

Make 3D terrain in Avid DS and render it in stereo 3D. Visit HDhead.com for a free elements used in this tutorial.

Make 3D terrain in Avid DS and render it in stereo 3D. Visit HDhead.com for a free elements used in this tutorial.

Learn how to make a bumpy shiny plate with etched logo in Avid DS. Visit HDhead.com for a free Avid DS presets used in this tutorial.

Learn how to make a waving flag in Avid DS. This effect can add style to lower third graphics. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Tips and tricks for handling and preparing media for third party use. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

You can make Stereoscopic (S3D) titles in Avid DS in a couple of simple steps. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Learn what premultiplication is and how to use it when creating graphics elements in Avid DS. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

The second part of Avid DS media management tutorial. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Learn the basics of Avid DS media management and understand why media indexing is important. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Create simple and fast fog and smoke effects in Avid DS without a third party particle system. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

This Avid DS tutorial explains the basic use of Z buffer information when compositing 3D animation elements in Avid DS. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

This is a followup for the May 2009 Calculator tutorial. This lesson explains how to build on-screen counters. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Importing RED footage to Avid DS is easy. This tutorial will walk you through all the steps. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Learn basic steps for preparing RED dailies (rushes) for use in Avid Media Composer. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Learn basic steps for preparing RED dailies (rushes) for use in Avid Media Composer. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Calculate frames to time code at any frame rate from 1fps to 120fps with this on-screen calculator for Avid DS. You can download this free preset from www.hdhead.com. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Repeated (duplicate) frames sometimes happen in file based workflows. Detecting a repeated frame visually in slow moving material can be a challenge. Learn how to build a simple tool in Avid DS to aid in detection of repeated frames. You can also download this free preset from www.hdhead.com. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Avid DS v10 is capable of stereoscopic (3D) editing, effects and playback. This tutorial explains the stereoscopic setup basics.The tutorial comes with a free interaxial separation preset available at www.hdhead.com. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Matte Containers in Avid DS allow you to combine a fill with a separate matte. Learn how to use this feature in this short tutorial by Igor Ridanovic from www.hdhead.com. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

The "handwriting" feature found inside the graphics tool in Avid DS can be used to create effects ranging from simulated handwriting to animated paint strokes. The tutorial comes with a free downloadable preset. Visit HDhead.com for other tutorials by Igor Ridanovic and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Head formatting and color bars are some of the least understood subjects in video mastering. Learn how to properly head format of a video tape master and which color bars to use. Visit HDhead.com for other tutorials by Igor Ridanovic and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Unlock the 3D compositing environment in Avid DS using custom Motion Parallax plugin from HDhead.com.

Edit Decision List is the oldest file format used for online conforming. Learn how to use EDL in Avid DS.

Learn how to conform using AFE and AAF in Avid DS.

Edit Decision List is the oldest file format used for online conforming. Learn how to use EDL in Avid DS.

Every Avid editor should know the simple steps used to export a Media Composer sequence to Avid DS.

Rack Focus plugin is also available for free download from Hdhead.com.

Learn how to build a glow effect. You can also download the effect from HDhead.com

Similar to Power Windows, you can use this color correction teqhnique to mask off and protect certain areas of the frame.

Learn the next step of expressions in Avid DS and build several useful effects.

Expressions are a powerfool tool for building custom effects in Avid DS. Learn how to use them with this short video tutorial.

Expressions are a powerfool tool for building custom effects in Avid DS. Learn how to use them with this short video tutorial.

This tutorial teaches you how to customize Wacom tablet for maximum productivity in Avid DS and other applications. The described technique is applicable in any application that uses Wacom tablet. Visit HDhead.com for other tutorials by Igor Ridanovic and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.