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How Do I Add Multiple Effects to One Clip in Avid?

Published in Avid Effects Editing 1 min read

To add multiple effects to one clip (or multiple clips) in Avid Media Composer, you'll need to use the following method:

  1. Select the Clip(s): In your timeline, highlight the clip or clips you want to affect. You can do this by clicking on them.
  2. Apply the First Effect: Go to your Effect Palette and double-click on the first effect you want to add. This will apply the effect to the selected clip(s).
  3. Add Additional Effects via Nesting/Layering: To apply additional effects on top of the existing effect, you'll likely need to either nest the original clip into a layer or use the Avid's effect layering tools. This is where effects can be stacked on top of one another.

Avid has a multi-layer effect editing interface. You can drag and drop more effects into your effect editor window, stacking them on the same segment of the timeline. You can adjust the order of the effects, which can affect how they visually combine, and use different Compositing modes.

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