This text contains all the information necessary to get the best out of an Avid system, presented in a clear, accurate and easy-to-follow format. The book provides a comprehensive guide through all the main video editing tools of Media Composer, Avid Xpress and Symphony. The techniques are all based on the latest versions of the software, with specific references to version 7, 8, 9 and 10 Media Composer and version 4 Xpress. These are all cross-platform with specific Mac and Windows NT information included.