Help with "Invalid Filename"
Hi there,I'm working on Media Composer 6.5.2 and never had problems to import .mov or .mp4 - but for what ever reason I got "Invalid filename".... and "Unable to open the web document/Applications/Avid...
View ArticleAudio Zoom In Sample Level
I am syncing audio on a timeline. The audio does not quite line up. Is there a way to zoom in past frames at a sample level so that I can line up the audio a little more precise? Maybe that is...
View ArticleMC 8.5.1 - disappearing position-Blue-bar on the timeline
I can not understand when, but sometimes during usual work - trim/cut/mcam - blue position bar on the timeline disappears. I can still work, but i can not see the position bar. So i have to restart...
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 ArticleIMX50 export black bar issue
Hi, Im trying to deliver an IMX50 file to a broadcaster, the native project is 1080 50i when I export an IMX50 direct from Avid MC V8.3.1 there is a black bar at the top of the file. VLC thinks the...
View ArticleHeeelp! MC crashes with ISIS|1000
I've been at this for weeks now, and no answers or suggestions from Avid support :-/ (Case : 02939454)ISIS|1000 v.5.0.1 with Dell N2024, 4 Mac Pro workstations with 5.0.1 client;Media Composer 8.4.5 is...
View ArticleAvid 8.4 Bug - Renders don't break for Color Correction
Recently upgraded to avid 8.4 finding that the render system seems to be a bit broken. If you have a layer that has effects above it and you update CC below it, the monitor will not update with...
View ArticlePlayback issues @ 60i
Help-I shot a lecture with a Canon XHA1S, @ 1920 X 1080 @60i. I created a project and sequence @ 1080i/59.94 (Avid would not allow me to create a sequence @ 60i) I digitized the media, cut it and...
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Problems with reduced composer window in MC8
I like to work with a reduced composer window, so I only see the video picture on the client monitor, not on the computer display, because of a delay of 1-3 Frames, depending on monitor / breakoutbox /...
View ArticleQT Ref Export Error! QTWcreateRefTrackFromAudioMix
I have got a few laptops on 8.2.2 and 8.3.1 - suddenly export QT Ref is not working! I get the following error - Exception QTWcreateRefTrackFromAudioMix failed no other info - export just does not...
View ArticleMedia Composer 8.5.3 NOW AVAILABLE - 19 May 2016
We are pleased to announce the release of Media Composer v8.5.3. This update is now available from My Avid Master Accounts, Application Manager, and the Avid Download Center (login and password...
View ArticleBest Export Settings
Dear all,Using MC 8.5 trial. I am usually working with HD 1080p material and was wondering what is the best export to file setting to achieve the best possible quality. I have been trying as quicktime...
View ArticleMC 8.5 PGLUE _IMPOLITE_PORT_NUMBER
Hey guys,So here's a long story short:1. In 2008 I did an offline of a feature that was shot at 23.976 at 1080p, but since it was 2008, the offline was done in SD at 29.97 with a pulldown.2. I just...
View ArticleImporting AAF from Avid into AE
Receiving this error when I try to import an AAF from Avid into AE. And then I can't see the picture in AE.
View ArticleAvid-After Effects Workflow?
What is the most efficient workflow to take media from Avid to AE, add VFX, and then bring clip back to Avid? Without any quality loss.I'm working in Avid Media Composer 6 I believe, shot on a Canon...
View ArticleAMA Sony 350
Hi Guys, I have a footage shot with sony XDCAM 350.Althogh i have the relevant AMA install on my system: (copied from the console)MSP_SonyXDCAMEXMP4_64bit Sony Corporation 1.6003MVP_SonyXDCAMEX_64bit...
View ArticleADM Audio Underrun and Waveforms acting crazy
On one of my edit systems I'm getting ADM underruns like crazy. I restart and that seems to take care of it for a bit. But they eventually come back. I noticed that some audio files that I'm...
View ArticleCannot re-link audio file
Hello,I have an Avid project with master clips. One of them is a simple WAV two-track file that was AMA'd, residing in a folder on my media drive. I decided to rename the folder to make it easier for...
View Article8.5.2 Will Not Capture HDV Via Firewire
Media Composer 8.5.1 had a bug that would not allow HDV Capture via firewire. I was told to wait until 8.5.2 and the bug would be fixed. I now have 8.5.2 and the Video Button in the Capture Window is...
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