Avid Ships MediaComposer 5.5 Major Release
Key Code Media is Avid Technologies largest reseller of video products in the world. We understand workflow, the Avid systems and how to integrate Avid within complex workflows. With over ten Avid ASCRs, we’d like to announce the key new information about this exciting release.
Here’s what’s new for v5.5:
PhraseFind 1.0 and ScriptSync 1.0 Released
a. Both options run with the 5.5.1/9.5.1 releases
AMA Plugins Are Separate Installer
b. The AMA Plugins are now a separate installer that is NOT bundled with the application installers
c. Visit http://www.avid.com/ama for more information and to download the installers
Avid License Control
d. Avid License Control is a separate application used for activating and deactivating ScriptSync and PhraseFind licenses
e. Information on how to use the tool can be found on the KB here
New Avid QT Codecs 2.3.4 Resolves Westmere DNxHD Issues
f. The new 2.3.4 QT codecs that ship with 5.5.1 resolve an issue with DNxHD resolutions on Westmere Macs
g. This codec package is supported with 5.0.3 builds of the editing application as well
h. http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=392959
New Macs Released by Apple
i. On February 24th, 2011, Apple announced new versions of their 13″, 15″, and 17″ MacBook Pros with Thunderbolt.
j. These systems are under evaluation with Media Composer. Qualification and supported configurations will be announced at a future date.
k. http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=392943
Media Composer 5.5.1, Symphony 5.5.1, and NewsCutter 9.5.1 Released
l. The latest release has been made available for purchase and download.
m. Support Contract Customers are entitled to the upgrade.
n. For more information, see:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=393415
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=393431
Guides
Install: http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=263251&Hilite=263251
PhraseFind: http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=393391
ScriptSync: http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=393395
FAQ
Version 5.5: http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=389867
ScriptSync:
Matrox Mini MX02:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=366347
AJA IO Express:
Software Licensing:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=277611
Avid Artist Series:
Audio Hardware and MC:
MC Trial:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=366355
Specifications and configuration:
Mac:
Config Guidelines:
Matrox MX02:
v5.5:
http://www.avid.com/US/products/Media-Composer/system-requirements
Feature Performance:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=365919
3rd Party:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=277977&Hilite=277977
Version Matrix:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=267087&Hilite=version+matrix
What’s New:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=390311
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=390347
AMA:
http://www.avid.com/US/products/Avid-Media-Access/plug-ins
Smart Tools in v5.5:
Online tutorials:
http://www.avid.com/US/resources/media-composer-5-getting-started-training
Call Key Code Media at 206-728-4000, 310-401-6700, 415-221-0300 or 818-303-3900 for more information