Here's how to add a keyframe to audio in Avid Media Composer, based on the provided information.
To add an audio keyframe in Avid, you generally interact with the volume graph displayed on the timeline for your audio clips.
Adding keyframes allows you to control parameters like volume over time, creating dips, fades, or other dynamic changes. Based on the reference provided, here are the steps:
- Display Audio Data: You need to see the audio parameter you want to keyframe, typically Volume. According to the reference, you start by clicking the Fast menu and selecting Audio Data > Volume. This makes the volume graph visible on the audio track.
- Identify Keyframe Location: Once the volume graph is visible, navigate to the specific spot on the timeline where you want the volume change to occur. Click directly in the area on the timeline where you want to add a keyframe.
- Add the Keyframe: After clicking the location, add the keyframe itself. This is done by clicking the Add Keyframe button. This action places a keyframe dot on the volume line at the cursor position.
Note: The reference also mentions step 4: Enable the Keyframe Selection button. This step is generally used after keyframes are placed to easily select and manipulate them, rather than being part of the adding process itself.
Steps to Add Audio Keyframes (Based on Reference)
| Step | Action | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Click Fast menu > Audio Data > Volume | Make Volume parameter visible on timeline |
| 2 | Click area on timeline | Choose the exact spot for the keyframe |
| 3 | Click the Add Keyframe button | Place the keyframe at the chosen location |
By following these steps, you can insert keyframes onto your audio tracks in Avid, enabling precise control over audio levels throughout your sequence.
