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Off-Grid, On-Tape: EditingTools.io Launches Local Timecode Notes Server
EditingTools.io brings offline collaboration to live productions with its new Live Timecode Notes Server for macOS.
Avid releases Media Composer 2022.7
Now with keyboard shortcuts for Premiere Pro and Resolve. What else awaits users: fixed bugs, new functions - and what's on top?
Avid Media Composer 2021.12 Reviewed
Media Composer 2021.12 adds cloud licence transfers, Monterey and M1 emulation support, Windows 11 compatibility and interface updates.
Tutorial: Understanding Native Formats in Avid Media Composer
Kevin P. McAuliffe explains native codecs and formats in Avid Media Composer and how they affect editorial workflows.
Avid Media Composer 2018.7
Avid does not care whether cameras can even keep up yet: The new version of Media Composer already handles 16K and is getting a head start on the future.
Avid Adds a Timeline
Media Composer gets a live timeline with its latest update—and some nice other features.
Avid: Free Media Composer Is Here
Avid now offers a slimmed-down version of Media Composer: "Media Composer First" is available as a free download, with a limited range of features.
MC 8.8 – Features from V7 Return
PhraseFind and ScriptSync reappeared in revised form with the release of Media Composer version 8.8, but unfortunately are not firmly integrated as features.
Sneak Peek – DP 02 : 17
New year—more focus topics: in issue 02:17, we take a closer look at the current hype topics AR & VR and explain what lies behind them and where the technology journey can go. Our second focus will make the hearts of Mograph artists beat faster.
The editor of this year’s animago trailers from the SAE Institute
The day after tomorrow, we'll finally get to see the animago and still trailers at this year's animago AWARD ceremony. The two trailers were realised this year by student Thomas Richter from the SAE Institute.
Seamless Collaboration Between Premiere Pro and Avid
With the Avid MediaCentral UX Connector, users of Adobe Premiere Pro CC should now be able to collaborate better with Avid users.
Media Composer 8.6
Update 8.6 for Media Composer brings several new features, such as ingesting new files through a single window, as well as further functions for audio editing.
Fusion Now in the Avid Workflow
Update 8.1 added the "Fusion Connect for Avid" function to the compositing tool for both Fusion 8 and Fusion Studio.
The New Features in Silverstack 5
The version 5 upgrade focuses on expanded colour-grading functions and a Look Library.
HDR Support with Media Composer 8.5
Update 8.5 for Media Composer adds support for HDR workflows and 64 audio tracks.
The Best Young Editors
The winning films of Avid’s “Be inspired” competition have been chosen. Nicola Matiwone from Great Britain impressed with “Rita: My inspiration.”
Media Composer Update for High Resolutions
Update 8.4.5 for Avid Media Composer and and the Avid Artist | DNxIO video I/O interface enables faster workflows with high-resolution content.
Competition for Young Editors
Avid is holding a short-film competition for young editors from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India.
Free Project Size!
Avid’s 8.4 update for Media Composer brings, among other things, a freely definable frame size for projects.
Sapphire 8 Released
GenArts describes its Sapphire as a "Swiss army knife for effects". Version 8 adds several more practical ready-made effects to the package.
Avid Listed on the Stock Exchange Again
Good news for MediaComposer fans: Since December 8, you can once again buy shares in the company behind your favourite editor!
Smoke 2015 in the Editing Workflow
In an article at Pro Video Coalition, senior editor Kevin P McAuliffe explains why Autodesk Smoke 2015 might be worth a look as an alternative editing tool.
Effects in Avid Media Composer 7
As a senior editor, Kevin P McAuliffe has extensive Media Composer experience. In a tutorial, he explains transitions, the 3D Warp tool and matte keys, among other things.
Come Back!
If an Avid Xpress Pro or Xpress DV dongle is still gathering dust in your cupboard, this is an ideal chance to upgrade to Media Composer 7.
Color-Correction Plug-in for Avid Tools
FilmLight has now released a plug-in for the two Avid tools Media Composer and Symphony that is intended to make real-time color correction possible.
Avid: ReelSmart Motion Blur v4
Vision Effects released a new version of the ReelSmart Motion Blur plug-in, version number 4, for Avid products.
Avid: DS11 Available Including Media Composer
Avid DS11 is now available at a price of 8,299 euros plus VAT. A Media Composer 6 license is included free as an extra.
Media Composer 6
The new Media Composer 6 takes the stage – through mid-November, the focus is on new workflow tools, expanded round-tripping and even more integration into existing Avid tools.
NAB 2011: Avid Presents Interplay Central
Avid presents Interplay Central, a next-generation workflow for creating, distributing and managing media.
Avid Media Composer 5.5
Avid has updated its flagship products – Media Composer is now 5.5, NewsCutter already 9.5 and Symphony has also reached version 5.5. Among other things, more hardware is supported and more networked workflows with new formats are possible.
New Prosumer Tool from Avid
There is a large gap between Media Composer and Pinnacle in Avid’s line-up. This is now to be filled with Avid Studio, a Premiere Elements competitor at an aggressive price with a substantial range of functions.
NAB 2010: Interview with AVID Technology
In spring, innovations for the audio, film and video industries sprout at Musikmesse and the NAB Show. Avid’s broad product portfolio offers numerous new products. Leading the way was the presentation of the new generation of Avid Media Composer, Symphony and NewsCutter products.
NAB 2010: Avid Buys Euphonix
At NAB 2010, taking place in Las Vegas until April 15, 2010, Avid announced the purchase of mixing-console and controller manufacturer Euphonix.
Emmy Awards 2009
Many awards for creative excellence by Avid customers. “30 Rock,” “Breaking Bad,” “South Park,” “Project Runway” and “Weeds” received the prestigious award
IBC 2009: New Avid Editing and Production Asset Management Solutions
Avid introduced Media Composer 4.0, Symphony 4.0, NewsCutter 8.0 and Interplay 2.0 at IBC, emphasizing open and flexible workflows.
IBC 2009: Avid Debuts Composer 4.0
At IBC 2009, Avid introduced new versions of Media Composer, Symphony, NewsCutter, and the Interplay production-asset management system.
Deutsche Welle TV Opens New Audio Postproduction Studio
Media Logic Gesellschaft für Mediensysteme mbH has commissioned Deutsche Welle TV's new audio postproduction studio in Berlin. The delivery included a compact Digidesign ICON console with an associated Pro Tools system.
NAB 2008: Avid introduces new HD editing systems
Avid introduces faster Media Composer, NewsCutter and Symphony software alongside Mojo DX and Nitris DX hardware.
Avid Launches the New ”New Thinking” Customer Initiative 08
With a series of customer-focused initiatives, the company aims to make its interaction with customers, prospects and the media easier.
Avid Supports Young Filmmaking Talent at the Berlinale
Young filmmakers and Avid form a powerful combination at the Berlinale: as in previous years, Avid is once again supporting young filmmaking talent at the 2008 Berlinale Talent Campus through a series of interesting workshops.
Avid changes its strategy for 2008
No booth at NAB 2008 / More user communities and personalized events