Adding Textures to Marquee
Can I add additional choices to Marquee's "Textures" library? All the default choices are *.tif files. Can I add my own TIF files to this library? If so, where do I drag it in and what...
View Articlespectra matte/chroma key not usable & crashing program
Greetings, We are new users to the program, new subscribers using Avid media composer version 2018.9. since we have purchased our subscription (online), we have not been able to use the Chroma...
View ArticleHow to Promote Titles from Marquee to NewBlue 2.0 on PC
Please Help.Has anyone been able to promote marquee titles to newblue 2.0 ?We are currently using Interplay media composer 8.6.4 with newblue titler 2.0. I'd like to be able to promote auto titler...
View ArticleImport MP4
Hi all, I have to input some MP4 material to work mainly on the audio. I want to maintain the best picture quality, but without overloading my systen by Inputing at 1:1 MXF. I've analysed the MP4 files...
View ArticleExport to XDCAM HD50 Interlace from MC 2018.9
Hi Everyone, I have to output my 1080p project for a local TV station in Bangkok as they're required the file delivery to XDCAM HD 50. I've read quite a few blogs about this subjects and noticed that I...
View ArticleMy Media Composer Upgrade & Support Plan Renewal w/ Symphony Option
OK. I've got it, in my Avid Account. I see the expiration date is changed. Will the App Manager reinstall 2018.9? I already have it, but since I've renewed will I have to change my dongle updater NOW...
View ArticleTool Palette is blank when opened from the timeline
As the Subject line states, the tool palette is blank when it is opened from the timeline, or from the source recorder. Is there a fix for this. I am on v 2018.9
View ArticleAvid Not Properly Passing HDR Metadata
Hello, I have a GH5 HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) file. When I place it into DaVinci Resolve, there is a setting in the application that allows you to *pass* HDR metadata via HDMI so I can monitor it on a...
View ArticleMulticam camera selection slowdown
Hi editors,I'd like to ask for some others to share their experiences as the subject is a bit subjective.On new Avid supported HP z4 workstations with 32G memory with MC 2018.8 connected to a Nexis...
View Article2018 Still image workflow?
Hi,I'm working on a show that will have some fast-paced photo montages. For workflow reasons it seems like things will be kept within Avid - not going to After Effects, and not likely to be able to use...
View ArticleAvid won't update - video crashes
I hadn't used my Avid in awhile because I was working on other projects. Then I went back to edit a project I've been working on for af ew years and everytime I pressed play, it would crash. I saw...
View ArticleTitles, Effects, and Transitions to purchase
Hi FriendsI've come to find out over the years that Avid is an amazing tool, but doesn't offer much in regards to titles, effects and transitions without a third party program it seems.Can I get a...
View ArticleMC 8.9.4 Memory Leaking
Hi GuysHas anyone ever had an issue with memory leaking in Composer 8.9.4? Machines have 64GB of RAM but after a few hours we get the 'Out ofMemory' error. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly...
View ArticleTimeline update problem
Hello,Today my online editor pc had an issue.We have Avid Media composer 8.9.4 with symphony option, we opened a timeline from another pc for the client (no write permission) and when we open again in...
View ArticleMedia Composer 2018.9 Released - 14 Sep 2018
Avid is pleased to announce the September release of Media Composer 2018 which is available as of today, September 14th, 2018 at 4:30 AM ET. Location: This release is available from Avid Master...
View ArticleExport from MC with Alpha
Sorry if this is a lame question. It's 2018. Can I still not export with an alpha channel in MC 2018.9 in a 4K project?
View ArticleTwo Avid Generic Plug-Ins competing to link A7s footage
On a client's Symphonies. They recently updated from 2018.7 to 2018.9. Now it seems there are two Avid Generic Plug-Ins installed - 2.6.0.10041 and 3.3.4.10092. When linking in a card's worth of A7s...
View ArticleHow do you deactivate and delete mc4 license?
Hi,I've searched the forums and avid help but can't find any info on how to deactivate avid. It's probably right in front of me but I can't see it. Also, I'm having a problem where I've upgraded from...
View ArticleNVIDIA Work around?
I have really nice NVIDIA Quadro cards that work fantastically with After Effects and Davinci Resolve, but it seems like Avid doesn't support any drivers from the last few years (to back beofre Windows...
View ArticleUpgrading PC for Media Composer
Sorry if this is in the wrong section but its my first time posting on the fourm!I am currently trying to upgrade to a new machine for media composer at work and just getting confused about what is...
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