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I’m happy to announce that Amazon has reinstated its usual discounts on “Avid Agility.” You can now get the new third edition for about 27% off the cover price. That beats the discounted price at CreateSpace and includes free shipping. If you are frustrated by the limits of Avid’s documentation, you need this book. Details and pdf samples are here. Amazon also has the Kindle edition, at an even lower price, which allows you to have the book on your iPad, iPhone, Android device, and on your Mac or PC at the same time.

Those of you who already have the book and want to support it — please add a review at Amazon. Thanks!

The latest edition of Avid Agility, my book about Avid Media Composer, is now available from Amazon. If you’re looking to make the most out of Media Composer 6, you’re going to love this book. Filled with detailed screen shots, it offers a concise, visual, and easy-to-understand look at how to use the system — from an editor’s perspective. The new third edition has been extensively revised, is almost 50 pages longer and includes a new chapter on Script Integration and ScriptSync.

The ebook is now available, as well. It’s designed for all Kindle devices but it looks terrific on color screens like those on the iPad, Kindle Fire and Android tablets. You can also open it in the Kindle app for your Mac or PC, making it easy to have it on the same screen as your favorite editing application.

For details, reviews and pdf samples, check out this page.

To get a 20% discount on the print edition, order the book directly from the publisher, CreateSpace, and enter this code when you check out: HGDQXDTN.

CreateSpace // Amazon // Kindle

If you’re using MC6, be sure to get the Third Edition.

[Update — on Friday, an Amazon software glitch prevented installation of the digital book on the iPad. But as of Saturday morning, everything appears to be working. I’m very sorry about this. If you are still having problems, please let me know at steve@splicenow.com.]

Today, I’m excited to announce the release of the third edition of my book, Avid Agility. This version is bigger than ever, with almost 50 pages of new material, lots of important new tips and a brand new chapter covering Script Integration and ScriptSync. It now focuses on Media Composer 6, and all illustrations reflect Avid’s new design.

If you’re looking for ways to make the most out of MC6, you need this book. The reviews for the second edition were stellar. Newbies have raved about how it clearly and succinctly explains difficult concepts, and long-time Avid editors have discovered crucial shortcuts that they were unaware of. Many people have told me that it has changed the way they edit. The second edition is in use all over the world by prominent editors and at major film schools.

Here’s a sample of recent reviews (details here).

• Post Magazine: “Like having a seasoned pro sitting next to you, revealing his trade secrets. Avid Agility will make you a better editor, guaranteed.”
• Editors Guild Magazine: “Very much a definitive book about the Media Composer.”
• Lawrence Jordan: “The quickest path to becoming a Media Composer Jedi Master.”
• Norman Hollyn (USC): “An amazing work — for both new and old Media Composer users.”

You can buy Avid Agility today from CreateSpace. It will be available from Amazon in a few days, along with a new Kindle version. I encourage you to take a look at it. No matter how much you know about Media Composer, I’ll wager that it will help you work faster and with more facility.

To make it easy for early adopters to take the plunge I’m offering a 20% discount through CreateSpace. Just enter this code when you check out: HGDQXDTN. Standard shipping is inexpensive and will get you the book in about a week.

I hope you like the new edition, and I’m eager to hear your feedback. Add your comments to this post or write me directly at steve@splicenow.com