Adding new video track
I have a timeline with 2 Audio and 2 video tracks (V2 above V1). When I add a new video track it goes on top and is named V1. The timeline arrangement is now V1-V2-V1, the top V1 is black, that means...
View Articleilock not running
When booting MC 8.5.2 the folluwing message appears..(qupte)The software required to validate the license for this product is not running download iLock manager..(unquote)Media Composer loads and runs...
View ArticleAvid MC 8.5.2 Freezes on Startup
My system just started freezing on startup with version 8.5.2. It was previously working fine with no problems. It hangs on initializing Media Streams Manager. Any suggestions? I tried reinstallinig...
View ArticleDolby AC3 activated but not working?
Running latest MC on an HP laptop (from approved list) dongle activated. Recently AMA'd and transcoded a ton of clips from a field shoot involving several smaller HD palmcorders, so AVCHD and AC3 Dolby...
View ArticleEnd 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 ArticleOS ERROR
Hi! Since I've installed WIN 10 PRO on my PC, I received "OS ERROR" on launch my MC (version 8.5)! Every day! I've followed these tips (http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/Error_Message/en364211),...
View ArticleAudio Scrubbing with Caps Lock in Avid 8.5.2
Wondering if anyone else is experiencing "digital garbage" when scrubbing with caps lock on. Scrubbing works fine most of the time, playing back single audio frames just like any typical scrub, but...
View ArticleNo more Quicktime on windows
Avid on my laptop wont import or link to .mov files. i think its because i do not have quicktime installed on my laptop and thats because of the security threat due to Apple ending its support on...
View ArticleAvid Application Manager not updating
Hi all, I successfully renewed supportfor two MCs prior to expiration over a couple of weeks ago, the licenses are showing up correctly in My Account, not in the Application Manager, being listed as...
View ArticleExporting Difficulties
Hi, I've been using Avid for light freelancing work for several years now, although I'm not sure I would call myself an "advanced" user...Anyway I've exported serveral projects on Media Composer 7 and...
View ArticleHP Z440 vs Z840?
Obviously bigger and more expensive is better. But we need to buy a few machines so costs will mount up. What is people's experiences of the Z440s for general offline editing at DNX36 or XDcam 50mb?
View ArticleWhy does Avid just NOT USE my processing resources?
We lost time when we first started to have to render in HD rather than SD and now I am losing so much more time rendering 4k sources.I have a new and blisteringly fast 4.25Ghz (sic) hex core systen...
View ArticleAvid 'Colour Adapter' Effect, Non-Removable
Hi all, I am in need of some help!I am using MC 8.Something? and whilst importing AMA clips into avid I have noticed a non-removable colour effect on all of my imports.As I have been importing for...
View ArticleForum email notifications (new posts) stopped working.
I wasn't sure what forum to post this in, but since this is the only forum I post to, I posted it here.I'm no longer getting email notifications when someone replies to my posts. This has been...
View ArticleAvid Application Manager won't update my account after I paid the annual update
Hi All,I just renewed my perpetual license before it expires by the end of the year but it won't update in my account in my Application manager. It kept popping up that my support plan is about to...
View ArticleMojo DX slot on the z840 HP Workstation ?
I am considering adding the Mojo DX (for SDI in and for Monitoring) on my z840 workstation.I have reviewed this...
View ArticleMC 8.5.2 -- Now Available...
We are pleased to announce the release of Media Composer v8.5.2. This update is available from My Avid Master Avid Accounts, Application Manager, and theAvid Download Center (login and password...
View ArticleAny fans of....exception pmm_mismatch_audio_sample_width
So....any thoughts? Happens when I consolidate avci50 from one workspace to another on an ISIS.....wont play the clip, look at the clip and no waveforms for the audio....Avid can't seem to see the...
View ArticleClipboard in MC 8.5
How do I get the "Clipboard Contents" action in the Source monitor back?The clipboard monitor is an interesting additional function, but it breaks the ability to copy from one place, extract something...
View ArticleMC 8.4 Unable to initialize audio effect and mixing system
HiI am trying to help a friend with an error message I have never seen beforeDoes anyone have any idea what can it be?
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