Start creating your own 3D scenes and elements, with inside tips and techniques as well as hands-on practice of essential procedures.

One of Avid's top instructors teaches you professional 3D authoring skills, such as:

• How to import background plates from Avid Xpress Pro
  
• How to export completed 3D elements or entire scenes to Avid Xpress Pro
  
• How to create and animate models, with complex geometry
  
• How to add subtle lighting, materials, and textures
  
• How to work with 3D "rigs" and special effects

• DVD video training that plays on both DVD players and computers
  
• Modular lessons that follow the typical workflow of a DVD authoring project
  
• Hands-on exercises using professionally produced footage
  
• Clear explanations of all essential concepts and tasks
  
• Detailed step-by-step procedures
  
• Answers to frequently asked questions
  
• Timesaving tips to help you increase efficiency and productivity
  
• Companion DVD with NTSC video and audio files

• Creating with Avid Pro Tools LE
  
• Creating with Avid 3D
  
• Creating with Avid DVD by Sonic
  
• Editing with Avid Xpress Pro and Avid Xpress DV
  
• Creating Effects with Avid Xpress Pro and Avid Xpress DV
  
• Color Correction with Avid Media Componer Adrenalina and Avid Xpress Pro