Drastic Technology XAVCs plugin not working
I've been using the Drastic Technology (media Reactor) plugin to link and transcode XAVCs in media composer for months with great success.However yesterday when I went to use it I would experience hard...
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Adding handles only on end of clips - is it possible?
I have cut a sequence and I'd now like to break it down into its component clips. I know that I can do this using decompose and then relinking. I don't want to re-import the media. The catch is that I...
View ArticleAMPI SESSION CONNECT OUTPUT ERROR
We've recently updated to MC 8.5. Things have been much smoother in this version, such as trimming (much less sticky now). However, I been getting a re-occuring message when laying footage from a...
View Article8.6 crashes on 'Initializing' at startup
Hi. Anybody else experience intermittent crashes on 'Initializing' at startup? It happens most of the time, but not always.Any input or solution is appreciated. Thanks
View ArticleMedia Composer v7.0.6 | AVAILABLE
Avid is pleased to announce the latest update to Media Composer Software v7...v7.0.6.HOW TO GET:This update is available free of charge to all customers running MC v7.0.x from the Avid Download Center...
View ArticleDrag clips to Timeline bug, 8.5 and 8.6?
As a seasoned (read old) editor, I never drag clips from the source monitor or bin to the Timeline but I am am testing 8.6 before a new bunch of fresh-faced students show up at my university in a few...
View ArticleCopy one user's export settings to another user's overall settings?
Hi, I'd like to grab one user's export settings and import them into my user settings. Is there any way to do this? I'm guessing not, but just thought I'd ask. Thanks.
View Articlevideo capture problems
I installed a new blackmagic decklink studio 4k capture card. I also reinstalled avid. but i cant get the video to show up in the capture window, the video is getting to the card and computer (i can...
View ArticleAvid 制作镂空字
在Avid MediaComposer软件里制作镂空字可以说是相当的容易，只需要简单的几个步骤就可以实现。1、使用MC软件自带的 Marquee 字幕工具，输入文本2、在时间线上建立一条视频轨道，并把字幕添加到轨道上。3、双击这条字幕素材4、删除1.2轨道上的素材，并在素材库添加一段视频素材替换到1.2轨道上，视频的长度与字幕长度相同看到时间线窗口里的效果了吧～～～ 一个词形容它 ，就是“简单”！
View ArticleMedia Composer 8.6.0 Export with Mask Margins didn't work
Hello,I'm just testing the new features in AVID MC 8.6.0 and unfortunaly the Export with Mask Margins function didn't work.In Format I select a Mask Margin preset (2.35:1), then I go to the Record...
View Article8.6 Effect Editor intermittent
A student reported this and I can replicate it. In 8.6, sometimes the Effect Editor does not recognise an effect in the Timeline. Not even highlighting a segment with a segment editing tool will kick...
View ArticleMC 8.6 greyed out V1 track won't play online media
Hoping someone can help me figure out what’s happening here as this is new to me. I have a sequence that was created in 7.0.4 which worked fine. I upgraded to 8.6 and now the entire V1 track,...
View ArticleThe Secret to a Stable Version of Avid
I was home nerding out about shooting and editing with a family member at my mom's birthday party. It turned out we both use Avid MC on our shows. He works for a cable network news program and I edit a...
View ArticleLet's Make the Next MediaMover or MDV
Hello Everyone,I think native, flexible media managementis lacking in Avid. "Have you tried Media Tool?", you might ask. Here's my problem with Media Tool - it's not easy to use. For example:1. An...
View ArticleMC 8.6 audio snag
For some reason when I import files now, the stereo audio comes in on 2 channels, each center panned, and about 8db too hot. Looked through settings and can not find the fix. Any ideas? Did not have...
View ArticleRelink AMA files
Hi,I have the Media Composer 8.6.All the files in the project are linked with AMA.I change the project and the files to another harddrive.Now all the files are off line.How can I relink the files, that...
View ArticleAMA Linking in Avid 7 - Sony F55
I need help prepping a film shot on Sony F55. I am working in Avid 7.0.0 I have installed the XAVC/XDCAM Plug-in for Avid (PDZK-MA2) plugin. I cannot get the AMA link to work. Any advice on settings or...
View Articlemc 8.6.1 resolution issues
I recently updated to mc 8.6.1 and am having a problem with the resolution of a sequence. several video channels of the same material are stacked and placed next to each other with picture in picture...
View ArticleColour Space and capture
I have read everything I can on how Avid handles colour space and the difference between full and studio swing for import/export but I can't find anything definite on capture.Does avid always map 0-255...
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