Matte Containers in Avid DS allow you to combine a fill with a separate matte. Learn how to use this feature in this short tutorial by Igor Ridanovic from www.hdhead.com. Visit HDhead.com for other tips and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

The "handwriting" feature found inside the graphics tool in Avid DS can be used to create effects ranging from simulated handwriting to animated paint strokes. The tutorial comes with a free downloadable preset. Visit HDhead.com for other tutorials by Igor Ridanovic and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Head formatting and color bars are some of the least understood subjects in video mastering. Learn how to properly head format of a video tape master and which color bars to use. Visit HDhead.com for other tutorials by Igor Ridanovic and free Avid DS presets used in this series of tutorials.

Unlock the 3D compositing environment in Avid DS using custom Motion Parallax plugin from HDhead.com.

Edit Decision List is the oldest file format used for online conforming. Learn how to use EDL in Avid DS.

Learn how to conform using AFE and AAF in Avid DS.

Edit Decision List is the oldest file format used for online conforming. Learn how to use EDL in Avid DS.

Every Avid editor should know the simple steps used to export a Media Composer sequence to Avid DS.

Rack Focus plugin is also available for free download from Hdhead.com.

Learn how to build a glow effect. You can also download the effect from HDhead.com