Subcap Tool cuts off text!
Hi there, I really like the Subcap Tool. But there is a big problem, which makes it useless for professional work: In the first picture its very subtle, but its there. When you look at the "y" &...
View ArticleNo Gear Icon on Timeline
I am running MC 8.6 on a Mac Pro (Mid 2010) 2 x 2.66 GHz 6-Core Intel Xeon w/ 22 GB of Memory and an ATI Radeon HD5770 Graphics Card...I rented a calibrated monitor to perform a color correct...in the...
View ArticleInteresting discussion about Quicktime & Windows
Here's an interesting read about QT not supporting Windows and the huge problems it could cause. Leo...
View ArticleMXF Files not visible on Drive, All media in bins say "Media Offline"
I originally was editing on Avid Media Composer on a school mac computer. All my media was stored on my 2TB GDRIVE.I'm now trying to continue editing with Avid Media Composer on a school macbook, once...
View Articleis it possible to transform audio track effects into clip effects?
Hi folks,I guess it's not, can't find anything in the user manual. But I created different scenes and put some audio track effects on them. Now that I want to put them together I realize it would be...
View ArticleCANT LINK TO OR IMPORT MP4 FILES...
CANT LINK TO OR IMPORT MP4 FILES., WHEN LINKING, FIRST IT ASKES ME IF I WANT TO IMPORT THEM, THEN FORMAT UNSUPORTED ERROR TRYING TO IMPORT SONY 4K FILES INTO MC 8.6.0 ON MAC TOWER LATE 2012 12 CORE...
View Articleexport error segmentation fault in thread CQTExportWorkingThreadBody, at...
Again and again I encounter error messages while exporting my sequence as QT video. I tried to transcode AMA files but there also I get error messages. I'm just getting fed up and need a good and...
View ArticleWorkflow needed for Arri Alexa footage
Hello!I took on a short film that was shot on the Arri Alexa Mini. The footage is anamorphic shot in 4K UHD 16:9 prores XQ. I'm trying to bring it into Avid 8.5 using AMA and I can't figure out how to...
View ArticleDVD rip updated recommendations
What is the best way to rip a DVD for import to Avid (we don’t have access to direct capture)? Is there a better way than MPEG Streamclip or Cinematize, or are they still the best way to go? Any...
View ArticleAdd filler bug
Hello. Seems like a bug to me: when adding filler at start to the sequence with markers (all on separate video track), markers does not shift as expexted. many thanks 8.6.3 / 10.11.6
View ArticleAudio Effects not exporting
I'm noticing that some audio effects that I can see/hear when playing the timeline aren't making it to exported Quicktime files.Specific example is Channel Strip | Compressor w/ sidechain - I can see...
View Articlemoving clips with timecode tracks
I like timecode tracks as a visual seperation between audio tracks. But when I'm moving clips in the timeline, I'm having problems to get to the right track. I did a short...
View ArticleRenaming Titles
If I rename a title after I've cut it into a sequence, the new name doesn't update in the timelime. With any other clip, if I rename it the new name automatically changes in the timelime. I've...
View ArticleAMA link creates different flavors of ProRes from same source material.
Been a while, but I'm officially stumped. I point my trusty Avid bin to the QT source material created by my PIX220i and invoke the 'AMA Link' command. The files are there, ready to edit. Magic! But...
View ArticleMC Bug List for Current Release?
Is there a list of known bugs for the current release of Media Composer? I know you can see fixed bugs in the ReadMe for a previous version, but I'd like to see the known bugs users have reported...
View ArticleAMPIContext ERROR
Hello. I have this Error message poping-up sometime preventing sequence playback (not always, not systematic as I can notice): AMPIContext::SyncParams() effectData is set to NULL. The sequence has...
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 ArticleNitris DX windows 10 laptop
have several questions here.....1.Is it compatible with windows 10?2. how do i connect it to a windows laptop?3. are there any benefits of performance other than able to capture from analog decks?4....
View Articlehorizon clip correction
Hi,How can I adjust my horizon when it is not horizontal. Try to find the right filter but without succes or should this be done with AVID FX?Thanks for your help in advance,Wil
View ArticleMC freezes and crashes right after opening a project.
Hi,I've got trouble with Avid Media composer 8.6.1 (even with older version).It freezes and crashes right after opening a project.After few hours of reinstallation, etc... I try to desactivate my...
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