Better Alpha Channel/Title Management
MC's management of titles and Alpha channel clips hasn't been updated in years. I started compiling a list of improvements I'd like to see are:1) Match frame - MC doesn't match frame back to alpha...
View ArticleFull screen playback crashes MC8.6.3
Anyone with this issue?I updated to MC8.6.3. When I tried to view the composer window full-screen, all I got a was black screen. I could move the mouse around but I couldn't get back to Windows until I...
View ArticleTool to re-wrap MXF into Avid flavour?
Have a DNX185 file wrapped as MXF but it has embedded audio and Avid wants Op Atom separate audio so it wont index it when i pop it into the media directory as a separate numbered folder. What will...
View ArticleProject 25i it's possible open bin in a project 24i
Hello everyone !! I work on a 25i project, and I want to use images in another project but 24i. Is it possible to use open bin for find images I need in 24i project and read correctly in my 25i...
View ArticleLicense renewal time
Very scary! My licenses are about to expire, a few days left; should I go the Avid online store route or let it handle by an Avid reseller? As the last renewal has been troubled by a vicious hiccap,...
View ArticleLicense Expires in....
I have a new installation of MC 8.6.4. This is a 3-year pre-paid subscription, but in the App Manager it lists the renewal date as 12/8/16 on the Licensing Tab, though it does say 'Activated', and on...
View ArticleExporting project 2:39:1?
Hi,So I'm working on a project that's preset as such:2k DCI Scope 2048x858 2:39:1 23.976Mask margins is set at 2:39:1 It was shot on alexa arri mini @ 3.2 and a black magic 2.5 with 2:39:1 framing What...
View ArticleMedia Composer Standard Support Contract Renewal
Went to the Support Plans Purchase and Renewal info page. I filled out the requested information expecting to be able to purchase another year's support plan. Instead of that, I have been notified...
View ArticleAvid interface faster respons on Windows
HiI am used to Mac and run Avid on Mac OS X. And I have tried this with different osx and MC versions. But interface is mutch faster in Windows. Moving clips takes just a 3mili second longer on osx. In...
View ArticleFixing an Image
I shot some footage outside this afternoon and a spot in the videos came out a bit foggy. How can I fix this issue so it will become clear like the rest of the video.
View ArticleUser Profile
Why am I unable to change my user profile?All I get is a spinning circle when I click on the "Edit my Profile" under Options. Sometimkes the circle stops spinning and all I get is a completely blank...
View ArticleEditing with Extra Wide Monitor (34" wide)
I wanted to have some feedback from people who are using "extra wide monitor" for editing with Media Composer, such as the Samsung S34E790C (34'' wide). How do you find it? Can it replace a common 2...
View ArticleLocation of MCState file (Mac)
Here is my problem. I teach at a University with many Avid installations. Occasionally I have to delete the infamous MCState file to get a system to behave. This year the IT department has removed my...
View ArticleNexis 6.2.2 Windows 10 driver signing
Hi Forum, Hi Bob Russo,Just comming accross this issue. Brand new HP z440 Win 10 HP factory installed no internet connected so no updates installed. When trying to install Nexis client 6.2.2.90 Windows...
View ArticleMissed Expiration date
I have been out of town and when I came back I noticed I have missed the epiration date.Is there any way to get back into thhe contract?thank youLembit
View ArticleOption to capture Data Track Missing
Hey guys,I'm trying to capture from an SR deck and I've noticed on the MAC system I'm using there is no option to capture the data track in the capture tool. Its missing. Has anyone else had this...
View ArticleWS logs
I quite often find myself looking in c:\Program Files (x86)\Avid\Avid Interplay Web Services\logs when I need to debug problems, but I quite often find that there's no log for the date/time I'm...
View ArticleWorkflow is auful
Hi all,Because I am working with MC 5.3, it is very finicky about what footage it will import. I found this out the hard way by shooting with the JVC 750U (1080 60i) MP4. My media composer will not...
View ArticleAudio monitoring during L-cut and J-cut trims.
When trimming an L-cut (where the picture cuts before the audio) the audio that is monitored is for the A-side clip. When trimming a J cut (where the audio cuts before the picture) the audio that is...
View ArticleBuilt my own Avid for MC 8.x
I'm working with HP machine at my office with Avid MC 8, and i need to built my own computer to run smoothly avid MC8 because i go to spend half of my time to work at home. For some reasons, (upgrade,...
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