Assertion Failed: FALSE error that I can't get around
Hi all,I opened up a fairly old project to do some updates. It worked fine for a couple of days. Now suddenly I'm getting an Assertion failed: FALSE error, with an associated message about...
View ArticleMedia Composer 'shot' column bin meta data missing?
I am editing a film and scene, shot, take columns ares howing just not 'shot'? When I create a new custom column called shot it shows as shot1? I looked at the custom meta data columns tha tI can add...
View Article8.7 upgrade - can not DL dongle updater file
After "click download to get dongle updater file" I get "There has been an error. We are working quickly to fix it... try again later" etc. Meanwhile no Avid. No worky. Sucks. Marianna?
View ArticleQuadro (k) 4x00 vs 2x00 vs 6x0
Guru's,In the everlasting graphic card discussions I have a question. Has anyone ever done a real world MC performance comparison test of the supported quadro cards in a certified workstation (or DIY...
View ArticleAllDrives console command problem
Hello everybody, I hope that someone can help me with my Avid MC 8.4.1. problem.By giving commands in the console "AllDrives 1" Avid recognizes network drives as "true media drives". In order to obtain...
View ArticleMatrox Mini Replacement
My Matrox Mini just died. I'm looking for an inexpensive replacement to use with MC on my Z800. I don't need I/O, just monitoring on a TV via HDMI (the way my Matrox Mini was set up.) Any...
View ArticleLaptop Screen Resolution MC8.7.2
Hi. I've just invested in a Lenovo P50 Avid spec laptop. The native screen resolution for the laptop is 3840 x 2160 which is 4K.Avid media composer 8.7.2 is unusable at this screen resolution, with...
View ArticleCan You Upgrade Transcode Quality During Ongoing Edit?
Hi,I'm mid-4K edit and suddenly realised a selection of shots from a given camera were trancoded as DNXHR LB, wheras all the other footage is DNXHR HQ.Is there a way to simply upgrade those clips to...
View ArticleImporting tapeless media with ALE file
I am having problems trying to import video to Media Composer from an ALE file if the video is not from a tape. The ALE file is built by hand so the data section has the mininum number of columns, just...
View ArticleCan I install all older MC versions without support plan?
When the support runs out, can I still download and install all MC versions that came out until the date when support ran out?I wouldn´t want to install newer versions that came out after the support...
View ArticleCan't drag a clip or sequence to the source or recorder monitor
When I double-click the clips load in the source monitor and the sequences in the record monitor but when i try to drag them, I'm not allowed ( an Icon of a circle with a line thru it appears)I very...
View Articlefinding a clip
Hi,Is it possible to work backwards to find a clip? I have a clip in my bin from a few years ago. I would like to find the original source, drive, bin, location, etc. It was orinially imported...
View ArticleHow to combine Frameflex reframing and shot stabilization ?
In a 1080p project, I have some UHD clips, where frameflex is used to reframe the shots w/o resolution loss.I have one of these shots that requires stabilization...Is there a way to perform...
View ArticleMedia Composer v7.0.6.3 patch - and NC 11.0.6.3(PC) are now available
Changed in this Release: A new option “Use Interplay Login Credentials” appears in the Media Services Settings.Fixes: There are four fixes in this release.For details on the Change and Fixes the readme...
View ArticleException: Sequence refers to non-existent track in clip
I have been using this workflow without a problem until now. MC is giving this message: Exception: Sequence refers to non-existnt track in clip. Please turn off monitoring and re-edit references to the...
View ArticleFrameFlex in multicam mode
Good day, I have one qestion using FrameFlex option in multicam mode. I have two files with adjusted FrameFlex. I group this files by IN point and get group clip, but after inserting this clip on...
View ArticleQualified PC Systems for Media Composer 8.7.x
Hi. Can I get some clarification please.On the latest qualified PC systems for MC 8.7.x, the HP Z840s are stated as needing to be 2.3Ghz or higher, with the V4 intel processor, but i thought the 2.3Ghz...
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Uninstalling a plugin that isn't there?
Have had to roll back from 8.7.2 due to compatibility issues with older timelines. I think I need to install the Sony AMA plugin on 8.6.5 to make sure XAVC-L works - well I had to on 8.5.3 anyway. It...
View ArticleDecklink mini monitor sluggish responsiveness
Hi all, I'm running Media Composer 8.4.4 with a decklink mini monitor and Blackmagic Desktop Video driver version 10.5.4 AVID seems to be very sluggish in this configuration, especially when entering...
View ArticleAvid Confusing Correct nVidia Driver for MC8.7
Avid gives confusing instructions (to me at least) regarding installation of correct nVidia video card driver for MC8.7. Here is history of my situation. Avid licensing/installation support helpfully...
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