Avid Long Lock Ups - force quit or wait
I've been experiencing some incredibly long periods of "locked up hang times" where the wheel just keeps spinning and spinning. It forces me to quit avid or wait up to ten minutes before it the program...
View ArticleMedia Composer 2018.8 Released 8/13/18
Media Composer 2018.8 released 8/13/18Avid is pleased to announce the release of Media Composer 2018.8. Location: This release is available from Avid Master Accounts, Application Manager, and the...
View Articleframe flex problem MC2018-5
hello,I strat with MC 2018-5, but the frame flex don't run correctly. I use PC.When I want change the frame flex from 16/9 to 2.1 , I can see the grid changing in 2.1 but no black mask, the result...
View Article4K/UHD frame flex issue
Our final delivery is in 4K flat. Unfortunately we have mixed cameras and sizes. Some true 4K while most is UHD. When I frame flex the linked UHD footage and compare it to the down converted clip in...
View ArticleSoftware Activation vs Dongle, Pros, Cons?
What are the benefits and/or drawbacks of software license activation as opposed to using a dongle? I'm about to upgrade to 8.1 from 7 and still use the dongle but am wondering if it's time to burn the...
View ArticleDisable GPU Effects still needed for renders?
Just completed a presentation where I needed to do some cleanup and make the presentation succinct had about 70 fluid morph effects on the video portion, which was keyed. I had several attempts using...
View ArticleMy computer fell off the "approved" list...
It fell off 2 years ago but I didn't know it.I've been having trouble with my HP Z400... When Windows 10 boots up it sometimes sticks and won't start... it just fails. So I went to the HP site and it...
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XAVC-S Timecode - AMA link
I know that reading XAVC-S timecode has been a problem in the past - but I was under the impression that it was fixed in MC 2018.8. The problem Im having is only half of the files from a shoot are...
View ArticleMC 8.9.1 to 2018.4 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 ArticleNo Deck Control/Capture since MC 8.8.5
I cant get MC to recognize Decks connected via COM1 and Nitris/Mojo on current Versions of MC.The last Version that worked was MC 8.8.5 - since then I could not get ANY version to connect to my HDCAM...
View ArticleWindows 10 on V8.4
Hello,I am currently running AMC v8.4 on windows 8.1 pro. I need to upgrade to windows 10 and I am wondering if anyone here is running 8.4 or a version of AMC on an os that is not "qualified" and if...
View ArticleAvid MC with built in Intel HD 630 vs Nvidia P600
HiHave a project where our workstations are a little bit slow....they have only Intel HD 630 built in.Will performance be much better if I put in Nvida P600 cards?(multicam sequenses, Boris FX effects,...
View ArticleUnable to initialize audio effect and mixing system...
"Unable to initialize audio effect and mixing system, continue with limited audio capability?" This is said by starting MC. By continuing, almost all audio Fx are missing... Whats going on?
View ArticleIs Sorenson Squeeze really shutting down?
I guess I'm a little behind but I just got an email that says Sorenson Squeeze has reached the end of life, it appears they are shutting down? Does anyone have any other info on this?I received an...
View ArticleFusion Connect is broken in 2018.7 - Heads up for those upgrading from 2018.5
Apparently the issue is with the Fusion Connect plugin and not, strictly speaking, Media Composer.I have been told that the folks over at BMD have been notified. I have also escalated this to the BMD...
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bizzaro world error
Anyone seen this? I haven't changed a thing in years..imported this new sequence that's been synced up (same process since 2014). error message pops up and I can't play or do anything. I've opened...
View ArticleBenchmarks for those who build their own computers.
This is for people who run MC on custom built computers, I will NEVER buy a qualified system, please do not reccomend or warn me of doing this.I've been building my own computers and running Media...
View ArticleMC 2018_5 vs. Wacom Intuous Pro M press/hold-problem
Dear all,I uppgraded my MC version 6 to version MC 2018_5 ( Windows 7 Pro ). I am editing my MC with Wacom Tablet Intuous Pro Pen. It used to be that when I am in MC timeline and press my pen towards...
View ArticleWacom Intuos 4 - 2018.5 Crashing on ctrl+M
Hi all, We are having an issue where using the ctrl+m shortcut whilst using a Wacom tablet. I am aware there is a bug with the lasso not appearing on 2018.5 but in this case it doesn't register the...
View ArticleFiles won't AMA link or import
I have updated the codecs, but AVID MC 7.0.4 won't import or AMA link some MXF files. We have recently become hubbed and that is the only format that our promo reels are available in now. I have tried...
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