If there were any plug-ins in the Setup none under Default EQ and none Under Dynamics under none is none and under default selection is 1 EQ AIR KILL and none, protools choices in protools 10/11 bundled. one total choice. The program does nothing. ALL my pro tools FILES ARE NOT SONGS OR VIDEOS THEY WOUND... (read more)

This tutorial from Igor Ridanovic covers a lot of ground in very little time. This is what we learn: 1. Make a bumpy surface metal plate with etched logo. 2. Make a laser beam (it looks so-so, but you can do a better job than this). 3. Make a puff of smoke. 4. Create simple sound effects in DS. Keep... (read more)

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 . (read more)

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 available from www.hdhead.com . (read more)

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. (read more)

This tutorial explains the use of custom Motion Parallax preset for Avid DS V10. The plugin adds 3D capabilities to the DS compositing environment. To download the plugin visit HDhead.com . (read more)

Learn how to conform in Avid DS using standard EDL files. (read more)

Learn to quickly color correct in Avid DS using an articulated matte made on the fly. Isolate and color correct the sky, moving objects, articles of clothing and more using this simple technique. This preset is also available for free download from HDhead.com . (read more)

Most third party plugin packages contain some variant of glow filter. Once you understand how this effect works it is easy to build one from scratch and customize it in Avid DS. This tutorial uses expressions and property builder available in DS v10. Glow Avid DS preset is also available for free download... (read more)

Learn how to conform in Avid DS using AFE or AAF files in this short tutorial. This is the only way to bring in sequences from Media Composer to Avid DS while preserving video and audio tracks and effects. (read more)