ProRes 4444 transcode speed
Hi all, Apologies if this has been covered before but am wondering how much the MC version bears on the transcode speed, in this case of ProRes 4444 .movs. I'm running 7.06. on an old i7 homebuild with...
View ArticleWaveform live update
My aplogies if this has been covered. I keep seeing that we are supposed to have live updates in the scopes, but I am not seeing this. I have checked the box for live updates in the settings but the...
View ArticleTitle Tool problem MC6
Hi, I am having a roblem with the title tool. Doesn't seem to save.My process..I make one title, set font sizes etc. Then duplicate said title, drop into timeline and then open, edit and close...
View ArticleColor Correction Presets Ghost Bin in MC 8.9.3 Possible bug?
My users keep encountering this prompt to save this ghost bin everytime they save their project or switch their settings. I've checked the file path and it leads to some Color Correction Presets that...
View Article2018.9 Subclip exports have wrong Timecode!
There seems to be a serious bug when exporting subclips with MC 2018.9- Export as MOV Same as Source -> some clips have correct timecode, some clips start at 01:00:00:00 (randomly)- Exports with...
View ArticleAvid vs. Adobe Drivers, Nvidia k5200 GPU !?!?
PC/Win 10Pro:What is the best driver for MC 2018.9 and a Nvidia k5200 GPU? v340_84?I seem to be having an issue with Adobe wanting a different one also.Yep the new adobe wants the latest driver or you...
View ArticleRenaming clip on the timeline
Hi, is there any way to rename clips (shots) on the timeline? I mean I've some shots that are taken from the same original clip so they have the same name... So is there anyway to rename those shots on...
View ArticleDoes avid plan on improving its rendering engine?
Is this on the roadmap?Is there a list on what uses gpu (and therefore cpu).I'm rendering a uhd timeline with timewarps and timecode burn in. These are avid built in fx. There is no reason why my...
View Articlealot of my tracks dissapeard but show on source
Can't see on timeline the whole project.
View ArticleBackspace key causes Media Composer to crash
Hey All,Here's a fun new mystery for you. So I do IT/Avid support for an edit house working in Media Composer. Yesterday I get a logger who keeps crashing. She either gets an...
View Articlecanon display waveform in source monitor
hi,Why is the music file unable to display the waveform in the source monitor? Can only the sound be ok? Need to change the display setting of the source monitor? my MC version is 2018.9~
View ArticleMoving last clip(s) on V1 deletes Markers on V2
Does anyone know why this is happening and if this is "normal" behaviour or a bug:http://www.brainsandpictures.com/upload/MC1809-MarkerMadness.mp4I have some clips on V1 and a bunch of markers on a...
View ArticleZ840 vs Z8 G4
My reliable Z800 is still kicking along but getting a little long in the tooth. I'm looking to upgrade. My initial impulse was to go for the Z840. But then I started reading about the Z8. My...
View Articlebi weekly problems avid startup
It seems every other week I have to reinstall avid. I have a montly subscription that is active, and I am always on the main screen and its asking for either electornic activation, or a dongle or...
View Article2018.5 audio punch in oddities
Hopefully fixed in later versions? Do let me know which ones.Spacebar now toggles the punch off & on - timeline keeps playing. Now have to click in TC bar to stop playback.BEWARE: using escape key...
View Articlewhat is more important when ordering a workstation for 4k
Hello everyone,I am about to buy a HP Z6 workstation but I dont know whether to go for a 2 x 12core 2.1GHz, P4000 unit or a 2 x 10core 2.2GHz, P5000 unit. They are both the same price but I am unsure...
View ArticleAVCHD waveforms
Does anyone have an efficient workaround to see the audio waveforms while working with linked AVCHD footage? All the posts around here regarding this subject are from 2013.
View ArticleRenewing subscription
Help!!!!i have been trying to renew my subscription for weeks. It will not allow me. No support except for constant surveys asking how their support is. BAD!!!!!Now my system says SETTING CLASS NOT...
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...
View ArticleInstall Fails on 2018.9 - Please advise
Hello all,Tried to update from 2018.4 to 2018.9 via Avid application manager last night. It downloaded and began the install but after about 2 min the install just stops. Media composer splash screen...
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