Changing the length of AMA'd stills...
When I import using the import dialog I can change the import length down to 1 second (or less with a console command). when I AMA to jpegs they come in as 30 seconds by default. Can this be changed...
View ArticleDon't have access to MediaIndexer
Greetings,I've run into an issue that is preventing me from working at all. I had been working on a project locally for a while now and haven't needed our shared storage. Now I do need access to shared...
View ArticleWhile internet down 6 days, MC 8.5.x wouldn't launch (dongle activation)
When my internet service was completely out for several days, I could not launch MC 8.5.x at all. The launch wouldn't even get as far as the splash screen before crashing to the desktop. I went...
View ArticleTMAutoAPI Samples
Hi, I don't succeed to execute any sample of the TMAutoAPI.I tried something very simple, just to get the version of the client and the one of the server.host =...
View ArticleMaking files for audio transcription
Hi AllI need to make a copy of my rushes on a low resolution file like QuickTime or MP3 - but not only with source BITC, but taking the source timecode and creating a longitudional timecode track too....
View ArticleMC and Windows Power Plan...
Out of curiosity...MC requires the Windows Power plan to be set to "High performance". Fair enough but I wonder why this warning is necessary, as it appears that if another power plan is active when MC...
View ArticleOption or software for "frame-collage" overview
HelloI'm learning MC (and editing in general). In the course of editing a tricky sequence it ocurred to me, that it would be useful with a functionality that allowed me to grab frames from the...
View ArticlePCIE-SSD vs. SATA-SSD as Boot/System-Drive
Anybody has PCIE-SSD drives as boot drives (on Avid Workstations) and can share his experience? Thanks,Michael
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End of life of Avid DS or a timely rebirth in Media Composer?
Here is the idea,Avid now a days has to deal with competition more than ever. As adobe premiere is backend with tools like after effects, it is a one stop to have it all. In potential you can do...
View ArticleTurning off AMA in 8?
What is the proper way to turn off AMA so it doesn't scan new drives when inserted and auto link clips to the media on those drives? I've tried the MAnageAMA off in the console but it doesn't work....
View ArticleSupported CPU vs. unsupported CPU
For the Dell 7910 Workstation three CPUs are in my financial range:A: dual-8-core E5-2630v3 @ 2.4GHz / 2133MHz memory (Processor will run memory at 1866MHz due to limits of chip)B: dual-8-core E5-2640...
View ArticleAMA Link Open takes 30 seconds
Returned to MC after not using it for a while, having few issues:When I select AMA Link, it takes a 30 seconds+ for the tab to open so you can then select files to link?Is this normal? Im linking to an...
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Sequence Demo: Creating "Mirror Sidebars" to pad 4:3 into 16:9
BEFORE, with black sidebars. AFTER, using MC v7.0.4 Blend/3D Warp FX (using Crop, Rotation,...
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AMPI subsystem error. Avid 5
Can't fix it. I found article but tips from the article did not help.
View ArticleStrip Silence
Getting a lot of multitrack files that are stems. (Split versions of edits)Be very useful to be able to apply a 'split silence' effect that would put filler (or better add edits with clip volume set to...
View ArticleYour license Expires in 3 Days?
Running MC8.5.2 on a PC, Win7-64. I have the latest Application Manager installed but disabled. If I need to change license authorizations, I'll start up AM. In fact, on my main edit bay, I keep it...
View ArticleWhat causes "Selected items in ALL offline items" to be greyed out????
Hi,I am trying to relink a master clip that I AMA's (Linked to) then transcoded, then deleted the transcoded media and now want to relink to the the original AMA (Linked to) file. I have the file,...
View ArticleTrouble with a font
I recently loaded a new font, Myriad Pro. When i try to use it in title tool or Marquee, I can only get about 6 or 7 characters per line.inotherwordsit lookslike this.I know how to stretch the line...
View ArticleWhat causes "Selected items in ALL offline items" to be greyed out????
Hi,I am trying to relink a master clip that I AMA's (Linked to) then transcoded, then deleted the transcoded media and now want to relink to the the original AMA (Linked to) file. I have the file,...
View ArticleBest Shared Storage Alternative to ISIS or Unity
Hey guys Right now I have 5 MAC PRO EDIT BAYS running on AVID MC 7 on 10.7.5, that are connected to a Unity 5 through Fibre cards and a ISIS 5500, although the ISIS is just one engine and the Unity is...
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