Won't play nice with 4k screen
I'm in a situation where I have to edit on a 4k laptop. In avid, the text is beyond miniscule and some of the windows overlap each other in a way that makes them illegible. Is there a solution for...
View ArticleCodecs LE package don't install on Windows
I try to install the lastest Avid Codecs LE package on Windows 10, but altrough the installer runs in full, it don't seems to install anything (the "program files" folder is empty), and if it do, it...
View Articleslooow DNX quicktime export
I am experiencing slow export times when using custom export to QT Avid DNX ( or other ) codec.I have to use a custom export as I have some Long GOP material so I cant use same as source or QT refThe...
View ArticleAMT SDK version 2.13.4 log file
Hiexploring AMT log file I found these warning messages:2017-10-30T14:33:27,252UTC [INFO] [GH] [] {P:3116 - T:4196 } [..\..\AA\AAFMediaStorage.cpp:1370] Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Avid...
View ArticleMC 8.9.3 NOW AVAILABLE - 30 OCT 2017
Media Composer v8.9.3 is being released today, October 30th, 2017. Location at Launch: Media Composer v8.9.3 will be available from My Avid account, Application Manager, and the Avid Download Center...
View ArticleAvid Effects Limitations are KILLING my Project
Having a nightmare with effects. As one example, I have two title graphics that I've collapsed into one layer. And I want to apply an effect to that collapsed group. But not the background. Just that...
View ArticleQuick Time RGB+Alpha export from After Effects not working?
Working with motion graphics in After Effects and normally export out QuickTime RGB+Alpha, DNxHR/DNxHD and import into Avid as a Alpha Channel Invert on import white = opaque.Lately on 8.9.2 the QT...
View ArticleCan't play back clips in source monitor or timeline
Running MC 8.9.2 (although I had the same issue when I just tried 8.6.3).. All of a sudden, I cannot play back clips in the source monitor or in the timeline. When trying to play back clips in the...
View ArticleMC 8.2.13 Patch
In case anyone ever tries to install the patchInstalling the 8.2.13 patch on top of the 8.2.0 setup results in an error during hardware initialization. Reproduced on 3 systems including an unsupported...
View ArticleFinding Largest Audio Peak?
Hello,Does Media Composer have a feature where it can scan a .wav audio file and find it's largest audio peak?Thanks,
View ArticleQuickTime Preferences: enable Safe Mode?
Hi,I remember that years ago I always changed this setting in the QuickTime preferences: > QuickTime preferences >Advanced Tab >under VideoENABLE: Safe Mode (GDI only)DISABLE: DirectX Do you...
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Exception: Legend Audio...reason:kLUKAerr_Underrrun
Hi all, I have problems whit this..."Avid Media Composer 8.8.5""Exception: Legend Audio Communications error, Hardware Underrun, reason:kLUKAerr_Underrrun We have Isis, with interplay and Composer 8.8.5
View ArticleRenew MC Supprt & Upgrade Plan - Get Symphony Option for $99
RENEW MEDIA COMPOSER TO GET THE SYMPHONY OPTION FOR JUST 99 USD! EXPIRES DECEMBER 31st 2017!!!!!!!!Customers Can renew their Media Composer Upgrade & Support Plans before December 31st, 2017 for...
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Rendering transitions causing a "shift" or "bump" in the video :(
I exported a sample XDCAM mxf file, compressed to YouTube MP4:https://youtu.be/1qxEzirPCiw (around 00:59:50:09 in the burned in timecode)Apparently I have an XDCAM timeline with countdown (media is...
View ArticleRestoring a Consolidated Project
I think I understand the Consolidate/Restore process, but I'd like to ask you smart folks before I delete my project.I've consolidated my project onto an external USB drive, and backed up my "Avid...
View ArticleTrouble with Read Audio TC - Suggestions for other software readers...
Hi all,I've got some footage with LTC recorded on to one of the audio channels and MC is having trouble reading it. It's there on the clip and it's recorded at a good level. I've tried subclipping...
View ArticleMC 8.9.1 and Boris RED 5.5 & 5.6 Conflict
Since upgrading to 8.9.1, I have noticed a conflict with Boris RED 5.5. When I apply the effect to a clip in my timeline, I get an error:Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library "This application requsted...
View ArticleOld solution for blurry titles in HD projects - still valid!
Today I rediscovered this more than five year old solution from Buchel: "If you have problems with slightly blurred titles in an HD project and you are shure you have set all settings correct (media...
View Article101 error, can't reactivate MC with my Application Manager
My Avid subscription renewed a couple of Days ago, and my MC was running fine. As of Wednesday morning I haven't been able to Activate it. I keep getting an 'Activation Failed: 101 Activation Failed....
View ArticleMC 8.9.3 - Markers dialog comments not automatically selected
My workflow invlolves adding markers with a keyboard shortcut and quickly typing comments in the pop up dialog. In MC 8.9.3, the comments field is not automatically selected after creating the marker,...
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