WATCH THE VIDEO TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE NEW THINKING FROM AVID.

Take an interactive tour of the Media Composer Interface here
FLASH REQUIRED

1-877-203-0871
Toll Free Info

LOG IN
 to Online Store

EDUCATIONAL PRICING AVAILABLE. PLEASE CALL 1-877-203-0871 X 205 FOR PRICING.
VALID STUDENT OR FACULTY ID OR SCHOOL PURCHASE ORDER IS REQUIRED.

The AVID Media Composer Bundle Includes:

• Avid DVD by Sonic - Industry-leading DVD authoring (Windows only)
• Boris Continuum AVX - Comprehensive library of customizable video filters and transitions
• Sorenson Squeeze - Multimedia export with customizable compression templates
• SmartSound SonicFire Pro - Automated music track creation

What's new in version 3*:

• Support for Mac OSX Leopard and Windows Vista
• Additional HD codec support, such as Sony XDCAM-EX (using the Sony Clip Browser software), Panasonic AVC-I & JVC 23.976p & 25p HDV
• Improved real-time performance for non-full-raster HD codecs
• Improved real-time effect performance with optimized CPU/GPU acceleration
• Improved render performance with optimized multi-threading on multi-core CPUs
• MetaFuze tool, for quickly merging single-frame files (such as DPX and TIF) from film scanning or CGI systems into a single media clip. (Windows only)
• Real-time multi-window timecode burn-in tool
• SubCap subtitling tool

Editing done right

Editing interface

• Edit faster with the most efficient, accurate, and flexible editing interface available. Work the way you want with the mouse, screen buttons or keyboard shortcuts, with full customization of screen and keyboard layouts to speed things up further. Enjoy fast system response through the optimized CPU and GPU integration.

Trimming tools

• Avid’s powerful trimming tools set the standard for speed and flexibility. Trim transitions with the mouse, on-the-fly, or nudge frame-by-frame. “Slip” and “slide” clips quickly with a comprehensive two, four or six-frame display.

Script-based editing

• Take the work out of editing of scripted or transcript based productions. With ScriptSync, dailies are phonetically synced to the script automatically, so lining up dailies to the script takes minutes, not hours

Open Timeline

• Edit multiple SD and HD formats in real time, in the same timeline, without rendering or transcoding. Mix SD and HD, online and offline. Play any mix of resolutions in real time.

Media management

• Avid offers the most reliable and accurate media management available. Don’t worry about losing media or render files; the software tracks them all. It even allows sequences to relink to multiple resolutions

Database management

• Create custom metadata fields to track your material the way you want. Use multi-level sift and sort to find information that goes far beyond the reach of OS-level searches.

Seamless integration into any workflow

Total Conform

• Streamline your offline/online workflow with the ability to share projects and media between Media Composer and Symphony systems. Every media clip, edit, and effect is directly available, so you can start the online without delay.

Native HD codec support

• Start editing faster with native support for a wide range of HD codecs, including HDV, XDCAM-HD, XDCAM-EX* (using the Sony Clip Browser software), DVCPRO HD and AVC-I*, in progressive 720p*, 1080p and interlaced formats. No need to transcode, even when mixing codecs.

File-based workflows

• Save time and maintain quality using “tapeless” file-based workflows. Transfer P2 and XDCAM files directly from disk or card, or play directly from P2 cards. Edit the media in its native format and write back directly to disk or card.

Film editing tools

• The award-winning Avid Film Composer toolset offers the industry’s most powerful and accurate film workflow. Save time with automatic syncing of audio and video and seamless tracking of timecode, KeyKode, and other metadata.

Timecode and subtitling creation

• Speed up any online or audio post workflow by creating an on-screen timecode display in real time. Use the SubCap tool to deliver open-caption subtitling deliverables, with import and export of EBU-N19 formats.

Multimedia export and DVD creation

• Use the integrated tools to create a large variety of high-quality output formats for Web or electronic delivery. On Windows-based systems, integrated DVD authoring tools let you create full-featured DVDs or fast-turnaround approval DVDs.

Engineered for collaboration

Sharing media, projects, and ideas

• Seamless integration with Avid Unity media networks means true collaboration at any scale. Multiple editing systems can play the same file, and even capture to the same volume, simultaneously.

Performance and reliability

• Engineered for deadline-driven, real-time collaboration, Avid Unity media networks combine high-performance hardware and software in a family of integrated, turnkey solutions—all backed and supported by a single, trusted source.

Shared projects and bins

• Because media bins are not linked to specific projects or users, editors working in an Avid Unity environment can open bins from other projects, without having to copy media. And they can give other editors access to their bins, even while they are in use.
• User settings
• Take all your user settings with you when you move from one Avid system to another, even from an offline to an online or finishing system. All shortcuts, keyboard and screen customization are there for you to use, so you will be up and running in no time.
• Interplay support
• Bring collaboration to the next level with support for the Avid Interplay nonlinear workflow engine. Add sophisticated multi-contributor asset management, multi-resolution workflows, rules based transcoding, and other tools for facility-wide collaboration

Get the look, effects, and quality you envision

Color Correction

• Save time and maintain quality with a fully integrated 10-bit color correction toolset. Only Avid offers NaturalMatch to quickly and accurately match shots. Or use the large palette of easy-to-use manual tools for corrective or creative adjustments.

FluidMotion

• Create incredibly smooth slow-motion effects and ¨fit-to-fill¨ video using Avid’s patented pixel morphing technology. Apply the look of progressive film to interlaced video material with the exclusive FluidFilm feature.

SpectraMatte

• Create a high-quality key, even with compressed HD codec material. Eliminate guesswork and get the perfect key using the interactive interface. Preview your keys in real time and with online quality with 16-bit SpectraGraph technology.

Effect plug-ins

• Increase your effect library using third-party plug-ins, such as the bundled Boris Continuum Complete. Save time using the real-time playback capabilities of selected AVX2 effects. AVX plug-ins are fully integrated into the Avid user interface using the Avid AVX2 standard.

Effect performance

• Get the best real-time multi-layer effect performance using Avid’s advanced effect acceleration*, which leverages both the CPU and GPU (graphics card) as well as optimized multi-threading technology on multi-core CPUs.

Avid DNxHD support

• Edit HD material in real time on your software system using Avid DNxHD encoding, including HD offline using Avid DNxHD36 media. The high-efficiency Avid DNxHD codec is designed to maintain image quality during multi-generation editing.

A worldwide, world-class community

Market leadership

• Avid knows about professional content creation. We have been in this industry over 20 years, and more TV and film productions are created using Avid tools than with those from any other company.

Industry focus

• Avid is focused on the people and enterprises that make, manage, and move media. We are dedicated to creating innovative products and solutions that help professionals in this industry do their jobs more efficiently and to the highest quality

Editor availability

• There are Avid editors all over the world, and they are widely considered the best in the industry. So it is always easy to find freelance resources, qualified applicants, or simply a fellow editor.

Tiered, expert support programs

• Avid offers a comprehensive range of support programs designed to fit your needs and budget. Whether it’s free Web-based support, pay-per-case telephone support, a support contract, or installation services, we have the solution for you.

Qualified online and classroom training

• Avid knows that training helps you get the most out of your investment. That is why we offer a range of training and certification options, including books, online courses and classroom training, and customized training programs.

User communities

• Connect with your fellows editors. Get advice from Avid staff. Stay up-to-date on the latest tools and techniques. Avid offers a large selection of dedicated Web-based communities and forums, and actively supports many user groups all over the world.

* Functionality only available in version 3; availability planned for June 2008