Hey @Richard Sanchez, hope this finds u well. I see that there's a 4.3 update to the codebook - looking forward to using this version on my current joint! Is there a video that explains all the genius-level updates?

Hi all, Currently assisting on a picture cut in Avid Media Composer and my butt is starting to clench - which can only mean one thing... soon I will have to spend a considerable amount of time making an Optical Effects List of each reel of the film for the DI. In the past, I've dropped markers on clips that have effects - typing the effect and percentages into the marker text window, then file export. You know the drill. You also know how long this can take, especially when there's changes and updates are needed. Multiply that by each production, and you start to wonder if your pet dog has a better life. It's 2026. AI is taking over our lives. Surely there must be a better way to create Optical Lists. I've recently come across Parser IO (https://parserio.com/) — found a demo on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCHQ0bhFw_c) that explains it well. It works like a dream, but it's a bit pricey. How is the MTWF community dealing with this task? I've heard that making a sequence report in Avid is sufficient... but I haven't tried that workflow myself. @Richard Sanchez, what is your secret source? Can we expect a new Opticals tab on the Digital Codebook any time soon? Very best regards, Matt

Hello. I'm considering the full course. Could someone tell me if the course is only for Avid users?

Is anyone interested in attending the InfoComm 2026 Pro Video Summit together? I received an email from FMC about Team Pass discounts: a team of 3 is $599/person, and a team of 5 is $549/person, which is cheaper than registering individually. The summit focuses on professional video, corporate/event video, AI post-production workflows, live/virtual production, and branded/social media content. If you’re interested, feel free to message me. Maybe we can put together a 3-person or 5-person team pass. https://www.infocommshow.org/pro-video-summit

We know of an assistant editor job opening on a low-budget feature that needs to fill the spot pretty much immediately. This is a non-union project. You'll need to know the full assistant workflow as taught in FFAEI: prepping dailies, manual syncing, turnovers, and finishing. There's also a chance you'll get to do some cutting. One requirement: we're only putting forward people who have completed the quizzes and earned their MTW certificate. If you're interested and you qualify, DM me here with your resume and cover letter.