64 bit power output

Accelerated for faster processing of local 64-bit operations, allowing you to complete the most complex effects instantaneously. With smoother playback, faster rendering performance, and better box handling, say goodbye to the memory

Better performance — with — Avid-Enhanced 3D hardware

Equipped with the fastest capturing, editing, monitoring, and workflow outputs possible, Media Composer combined with Nitris DX or Mojo DX video interfaces allows you to experience unmatched hardware acceleration. Now you can customize Nitris DX with up to two Avid DNxHD or AVC Intra chipsets, complete with full stereoscopic 3D and HD RGB 4:4:4 workflow support.

Boot Operations

Because of Avid Open I/O, Media Composer is now fully open, allowing you to select either Avid audio and video interfaces or third-party video interfaces such as AJA, Blackmagic Design, Bluefish444, Matrox, and MOTU. Manufacturers can create plug-ins using Avid Open I/O to run customized versions of Media Composer, thus allowing more selection and customization based on the application.

Stylish New Image and Avid Market

Stylish, smart, and charming, Media Composer has an all-new look. However, its well-known workflow remains unchanged. Implemented with an interchangeable tab interface for faster workflows. (You never have to worry about disorganized windows again!). Customizable work-area window layout. Browse Avid market to find video material, video and audio add-ons, software and hardware selects, training material, and other content functions—— within the application. You can even access user guides and other files without having to visit our website.

3D Production

Along with editing standard 2D material, all new features and workflows allows you to rapidly edit 3D materials. Record, edit, and manage comprehensive 3D end-to-end workflows. 2D and 3D chips are combined within a single track. In addition, other functions are available for full-frame and frame-compatible resources.

Artist Color Implementation

You can use Artist Color to rapidly correct and classify colors. Because this function is extremely fast, you should focus on the image and not the interface when adjusting. Because it can simultaneously adjust multiple parameters, by using it you can rapidly and effortlessly complete tasks.

Mixing Surround Sound

(If) you would like to transform you audio and video material into colorful works. You can now use Media Composer to record, edit, and mix your audio material just like in a recording studio. It even supports 7.1 channel surround sound. In addition you can also use the editing functions of Pro Tools (using AAF) to collaboratively mix your audio documents, or even use the Avid audio host interface to record and playback audio.

Unprecedented Ease and Convenience in Editing

Totally Accessible

You will never know what kind of media, projects, and people will appear on your desktop . This is why Media Composer provides an open workflow so you can confront many different challenges. Media Composer is compatible with almost all formats, including tape and videos. Depending on your selection of Avid and third-party interfaces for recording and monitoring. Use Artist Series control panel to accelerate editing. Combine all professional production lines. By using the video editing tools provided by Pro Tools to synchronize items. With Symphony and Avid DS now online, you will never do repeated work again.

Experience Instant Workflows

By using Avid Media Access (AMA), you can rapidly enter the program and edit the materials without delay. Formats include the new RED/RED EPIC, the new AVCHD, ProRes, QuickTime (including video cassettes of HDSLR cameras), XDCAM, P2, and Canon XF among others. In addition, material auto-decoding, inputting, and rewriting are not performed ( View videos). The checking lenses obtain a JumpStart and require no wait periods to avoid bringing too much material. When a new camera or format appears, manufacturers can independently develop and distribute AMA add-ons through Symphony.

Collaboration with all Media Types

Material-based media, analog devices, media tapes, 3D materials, production tapes; Media Composer provides numerous functions, workflows, and options in order to be compatible with both old media and new camera technologies. Experience the industry's fastest tapeless procedure. Images can be directly extracted from digital cameras. Add Avid or third party video interfaces, or capture scenes from other analog devices or digital resources. In addition, Symphony supports 4:4:4 HD-RGB and DNxHD 444, retaining high-resolution color and details from start to finish.

Investigating the Top Descriptive Method

Learning Media Composer (with other applications deactivated) for editing can improve your workflow so you can can work comfortably and effectively. However, this is not the most important part. In actuality, Symphony is accredited by ACE. It presents smart tools to rapidly fine tune editing and controls conversions (please refer to practical operations of smart tools section), or use conventional tools to perform precision cutting and editing. On the same time line, instantly mix and match media formats, frame rates and resolutions without rendering the video (please refer to the practical operations for mixing and matching section). Instantly edit HD material using Avid DNxHD or DNxHD 444 to control picture quality.

Safe Partnerships

Local and global shared media, items, and cases can be completed within the expected timeframe and budget. With Avid ISIS, you and your team can access the same files and can even be recorded simultaneously to the same volume. Accessing files&mdash, even when others are using them, will not duplicate the media. Through the collaboration of mixing and editing platforms such as Final Cut Pro, ProRes can be encoded and decoded using AMA (MAC only). Use Pro Tools editing with audio mixing. If the opposite, use AAF. Integrated with Avid Interplay for the highest level of quality.

Quickly Find the Right Clips and the Best Shots

Dealing with projects that contain more script or dialogue, such as live TV shows, documentaries, or interviews? The two search tools in Media Composer can help you save numerous hours wasted on searching. For script-based projects, the ScriptSync option supported by Nexidia search for all edited dialogue boxes according to the speech indexes, and then automatically synchronizes all relevant clips and scripts. This allows you to find the optimal takes rapidly. PhraseFind, a function in ScriptSync by Nexidia, also provides this speech-indexing tool. However, our function allows you to quickly search for a keyword or phrases to stop the editing of that relevant clip.

A Media Manager that is Trustworthy and Reliable

Whether you work alone or part of a team, you do not have to worry about losing your resources. Media Composer has over 20 years of media management innovation experience to help you keep track of all your projects, resources, source materials, rendered files, metadata, and more. Put your mind at ease with our software. In addition, you can further customize Media Composer as you like to best track your resources.

Selecting and Purchasing in the Avid Marketplace

Through Media Composer, you can easily browse footage, video and audio plug-ins, hardware, and more — without the hassle. Thought Motion Equity can be used to search and preview video clips, and download components to begin editing. When editing is complete, the clip can be purchased. You can purchase video and audio plug-ins, and choose your favorite look and sound. The explore software options can greatly improve your work efficiency. You can also buy audio interfaces and other hardware. You'll even find training to improve your skills with graphical media.

All these tools are available to help you achieve the desired visual effects, sound effects, and quality

Design Dazzling Visual Effects

Use the bundled or built-in design and special effects tools to professionalize and beautify your work. Using the powerful creative toolset, Avid FX 5.8.3, designed by Boris FX, you can create dazzling 2D and 3D composites, titles, animation and effects. By using the powerful built-in creative toolsets, you can create dazzling 2D and 3D composites, titles, animations, and effects for visual impact, drama, and depth. New focus can be added and old issues can be fixed using motion tracking and the stabilization tools. Expand your visual palette by using effects offered by our third-party manufacturers. Most of these tools can be found within the Avid Marketplace provided with Media Composer.

Create Studio-Quality Recordings

Use the built-in recording, editing and mixing tools to perfect the sound and appearance of your project (refer to actual operation of audio tools section). Use the selective Avid audio interface to record and monitor narration or dub more information. The multi-channel audio mixer supports up to 7.1 surround sound. Projects can be incorporated into Pro Tools to combine edits. Use over 20 effects, including AIR, to polish voice — , which is similar to the effects provided in Pro Tools. Finally, use the industry's best compressors, reverbs, and other sound processing plug-ins to expand your sounds. Most of these functions are available on the Avid Marketplace that can be found in Media Composer.

Color Correction and Precise Color Grading

Equipped with a fully integrated, 10-bit color correction toolset, you can save time while maintaining maximum quality of the production. Use NaturalMatch to match colors quickly and accurately between takes to obtain a higher degree of color precision. Use the high-definition 4:4:4 HD-RGB color space processing support to obtain higher color details. Use animated color correction for finer control on the takes. In addition, use Artist Color to accelerate your correction operations, easily use large palettes, and refine creative color touches.

Design and Delivery

Using Avid DVD and Sorenson Squeeze, you can burn DVDs and optimize the media for audio playback——, either online or on disk. Using Avid DVD with Windows-based systems, you can make professional DVD and Blu-ray discs (including emulation software on the Mac). Using Sorenson Squeeze 6, you can optimize content in multiple formats (including HD, DVDs, MPEG-2, MPEG-4/H.264, Flash, and 3GPP formats), author DVDs and Blu-ray discs (Windows systems), and then burn them to your PC or Mac.

To obtained the required support.

Quick Start

To help get you up and running, we have provided numerous video tutorials, workflow guides, and webinars for your use. These and more can be found on our website. We also have a beginners forum for assisting our new Media Composer users. There you will find friendly Avid and forum experts to provide you with useful information and answers. —— You can even post your own questions and search for advice. You can also attend Avid training to improve your career. Numerous experts that have been accredited in their specific field of expertise teach these courses.

Join the Forum for Support and More Information

Needs expert advice or answers from peers? Then join the Avid Forum. This forum contains of hundreds of professional editors and Avid representatives around the world. In our forum, you can search for answers, ask questions, or help others. Moreover, can provide you with important advice and tutorials from other forum users. You can log onto the blog section to see what other Media Composer users are creating or thinking about.

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If you need personal assistance, help is just a mouse click, and e-mail, or a phone call away. We provide a variety of support options, from affordable Avid Vantage—&mdash which includes unlimited e-mail support, five-year NewBlueFX plug-ins (BCC Glitter, Comet, Lens Flare Basic, Clouds and Cartoon Look), and a 100% guaranteed return on your $99 investment (applicable to the purchase of a new or upgraded version of the Media Composer), to the more demanding Avid Priority and Avid Uptime Support plans.