graphics poor when editing for mpeg4/vimeo
Hello!I cannot find a way to improve graphics when imported into my H.263 project. I am on purpose editing in this codec since the film is going to vimeo, but the graphics look like they are in a very...
View ArticleUpgrade to El Capitan
Hello. Thanks for all the advice received from the community in the past - this is the first time I have needed to post.I am running Avid 8.5.2 on a Macbook Pro on Yosemite. I want to upgrade to El...
View ArticleWorking with other NLEs
Hi,I love Avid and feel I am becoming fluid with its operating, though undoubtedly there is still plenty to learn. I want to go out and look for web video editing work, and yet many companies in this...
View ArticleClues on why GPU "does not meet minimum specs" ?
Related to this: http://community.avid.com/forums/p/160940/812601.aspx#812601I just noticed that the Info tab says that my GPU "does not meet minimum specs" and hence "GPU effects are disabled"Would be...
View ArticleMatch frame on multigroup doesn't load multigroup
When I cut a multigroup into my timeline then match frame on the clip, the multigroup does not load into the source monitor as it should. It instead loads the subgroup that comprises that part of the...
View ArticleReplacement for Quadro 4000
The Quadro 4000 card in my Z800 just died. I'm having trouble finding a replacement since the Quadro 4000 is EOL. I don't want buy a used or refurbrished card. Can I use a Quadro K4200 in the...
View ArticleMedia Composer 8.6.1 Multigroup Audio Analysing Forever scanning
I have about 30 audio files from a audio recorder, and same amount of videos in Avid dxnhd 175x. I made a bin put all the Avid video files into the bin along with the audio recorder wav file...
View ArticleMedia Composer v8.6 | NOW AVAILABLE
Avid is pleased to announce the release of Media Composer | Software v8.6.HOW TO GET:The latest update to Media Composer is available worldwide as of June 30, 2016 from the Avid Download Center or...
View ArticleFail Activation: 101 Activation Failed. 20076:Inactive....
I cannot renew my AVID license and there is no problem with my credit card. I am on AVID 8.4 for Mac. Thanks.
View Article4K Broadcast Commercials
I've yet to use the 4K capabilities of my camera and MC because I produce local TV commercials and none of the broadcasters and cable outlets I deliver to are broadcasting commercials in 4k...and none...
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Need Help Deleting Avid Quicktime Codecs
Hello, first of all, sorry if this is the wrong place to post this, it just seemed like the most appropriate one to use. Anyway, I tried downloading the Avid 2.7.1 codecs in hoping that they would...
View ArticleDifferent frame rates in the same project?
Hi there,I'm working on a project that has some footage shot at 25fps and some at 50fps. How does this work? I've done a bit of searching on this but still can't figure out a best practice for...
View ArticleMake Video Mixdown more like Audio Mixdown
It would save a couple steps if a video mixdown could go to a new upper video track much like an audio mixdown goes to a new audio track. Ins and Outs used to make the mixdown would be respected.But,...
View ArticleDoes anyone use Media Composer Cloud?
I might be moving to a different city but would like to continue editing for my current company if possible (cable television production co). I am trying to learn as much as I can about "Media...
View ArticleSony NX5u files
My Avid can usually fly through anything I send it- except Sony AVCHD files from an NX5.I usually get a "can't find AVCHD player error" or the famouse "unexpected error". For large projects that have...
View Articleshould I always update to the newest version?
It's great that with we have an update nearly every month now. But should I always update? This would mean that I install and uninstall Avid more than 10 times a year. Does this install and uninstall...
View ArticleCan I use BCC Matte Cleanup with SpectraMatte?
I'm working with some difficult green screen effects and have found SpectraMatte doing the best key. I've tried Boris Chroma Key Studio and the standard After Effects options, but SpectraMatte is...
View ArticleSource Browser very slow opening folders, and other issues
So I realized 8.6 uses source browser to link media(AMA). For some reason, opening a folder takes some time to a point of crashing MC. I get a message of quicktime server..., please inset a disk...
View ArticleLink to XAVC UHD media - PMM MISMATCH AUDIO
Hello,Trying to link (ama) to an XAVC clip. Picutre comes in fine (UHD, 59.94p) but the clip wont play and gives me the error: Exception: PMM_MISMATCH_AUDIO_FORMAT - If I cut the video (only) on to a...
View ArticleMC 8.6 freezes when opening projects with Win 10? - Solved
Hi!I have a problem with my desktop PC, Win 10 and MC. I made clean Win 10 install and installed MC 8.6. When I try to create new project or open an old one, MC freezes without any error messages....
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