Editing Avid Media Composer - What's New History

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<span class="c10 c17">[[#h.ld3mn1kx4cm|Avid Media Composer: Version # - Release Date]]</span><span class="c10"> </span><span class="c10">        </span><span class="c10">[[#h.ld3mn1kx4cm|1]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.s33gsu7zrwfz|2018.9 - 14 Sep 2018]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.s33gsu7zrwfz|1]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.yhq2csjcociy|2018.7 - 12 July 2018]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.yhq2csjcociy|2]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.m1jcrutiv6rb|2018.5 - 10 May 2018]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.m1jcrutiv6rb|2]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.8ua7wvrir5wc|2018.4 - March 7th, 2018]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.8ua7wvrir5wc|2]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.rgz106tataja|2018.3 - Mar 14 2018]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.rgz106tataja|3]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.24gc3jiaozop|2018.2 - Feb 15 2018]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.24gc3jiaozop|3]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.w9aeq7iowvy0|2018.1 - 16 Jan 2018]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.w9aeq7iowvy0|3]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.vwdteb6qsjk7|8.10 - 21 Dec 2017]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.vwdteb6qsjk7|3]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.eqtj3t4atx9q|8.9.4 - 3rd August 2017]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.eqtj3t4atx9q|4]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.mkg422ley5en|8.9.3 - 30 Oct 2017]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.mkg422ley5en|4]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.vmj6l1gb70k7|8.8 - Feb 16 2017]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.vmj6l1gb70k7|5]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.z1borik7a1nk|8.7 - Dec 15 2016]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.z1borik7a1nk|5]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.nig8j7qe28s8|8.6 - Jun 30 2016]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.nig8j7qe28s8|5]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.ww3xcvykhfe9|8.5.1 - Mar 10 2016]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.ww3xcvykhfe9|5]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.up3dl14sgj2|8.4.1 - Sep 4 2015]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.up3dl14sgj2|6]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.kgv7dnazauns|8.4 - Jun 25 2015]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.kgv7dnazauns|6]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.rynbrfxaszut|8.2 - Oct 20 2014]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.rynbrfxaszut|7]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.axm8joix0c6s|8.1 - Oct 2 2014]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.axm8joix0c6s|7]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.j1me71qees38|7.0 - August 26, 2013]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.j1me71qees38|8]]</span>

<span class="c6">[[#h.az0yz5fh5wgm|6.0 - Nov 16 2011]]</span><span class="c6">        </span><span class="c6">[[#h.az0yz5fh5wgm|8]]</span>

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<ul>
<li>== <span class="c6 c26">Version</span> ==
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<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">2018.9 - 14 Sep 2018</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c11 c10">Live Timeline Additions - </span><span class="c0">You can solo, mute, and change audio gain during playback. You can also choose to set certain Edit Marker window behavior during playback.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">AMA File Export Change</span><span class="c0"> - Export options have been updated.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">DNxUncompressed</span><span class="c0"> - With the introduction of DNxUncompressed, it is now possible to import, render, transcode and mix-down at uncompressed quality.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Default Stream Count Limitations in Media Composer - </span><span class="c0">Real-time streams are no longer limited to 12.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">DPX Export Improvement</span><span class="c0"> -  Exporting DPX files is much faster than in previous releases.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">HLG Scope: Display 75% graticule for Graphics white -</span><span class="c0"> The HLG scope waveform displays an orange horizontal line to show graphics white at 75%.</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">2018.7 - 12 July 2018</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c10 c11">Export to File Options</span><span class="c0"> - You can select additional export options from Export to File.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">16K Project Presets</span><span class="c0"> - The editing application includes 16K project presets.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Activating AC3 Separately </span><span class="c0">- You no longer need to activate AC3 separately.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Support for Full Frame Stereoscopic with Avid Artist DNxIQ</span><span class="c0"> -  Full frame stereoscopic is supported with the Avid Artist DNxIQ.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Thin Raster Support with Open I/O Hardware</span><span class="c0"> - You can open a thin raster project with an Open I/O device attached.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Resizable Composer window -</span><span class="c0"> You can freely resize the Composer Monitor.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Working with BXF Files </span><span class="c11 c6">-</span><span class="c11 c10"> </span><span class="c0">You can edit a BXF sequence, then export it with related essence files.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Preview Growing Sequences and Clips while Exporting to DNxHR or DNxHD</span><span class="c0"> - You can link to and preview a file that is still being exported (on another system).</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Exporting XDCAM OP1a Media</span><span class="c0"> - XDCAM MXF OP1a export is available in any project type that supports XDCAM.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Performing an Insert Edit to an Exported Sequence</span><span class="c0"> - The editing application allows you to perform a file-based insert edit to an already exported DNxHD sequence in a 1080i/59.94 project.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Support for NewTek® NDI Video over IP </span><span class="c0">- Avid Media Composer now includes support for transmitting NDI streams directly from the application.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Live Timeline </span><span class="c0">- You can perform a number of tasks while a sequence plays in the Timeline.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Correlation Tracker </span><span class="c0"> - An additional correlation tracker for tracking motion in an image has been included with this release.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Support for High Frame Rate Projects (100, 119.88, 120) </span><span class="c0">-  The editing application supports 100, 119.88, and 120 frame rate projects.</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">2018.5 - 10 May 2018</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c11 c10">Get Info Window Update:</span><span class="c0">  You can edit allowable fields in the Get Info Window.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Hybrid Log Gamma Color Transformation:</span><span class="c0">   The white point of media is now recommended to be mapped at 75% on the HLG scale.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Change track in create/edit Marker dialog:</span><span class="c0"> You can change the track in the create and edit Marker window.</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">2018.4 - March 7th, 2018</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c11 c10">Support for latest iMac Pro</span><span class="c0"> – Media Composer now supports the latest Apple iMac Pro. Note that systems using NEXIS will require the 18.3 client.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Perform Insert Edit to an Export File -</span><span class="c0"> With this release you can perform a file-based insert edit to an already exported sequence. Currently this supports XAVC-I material only, but more codecs will be added.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Generating iXML Metadata When Creating WAV Media</span><span class="c0"> - WAV media generated using Audio Export, as well as managed media in OMF (Wave) format, will include iXML metadata.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Timeline Clip Notes Window Representative Frame - </span><span class="c0">You can now display a representative frame in the Timeline Clip Notes window.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Timeline Clip Notes Quick Find - </span><span class="c0">You can search for text in the Timeline Clip Notes window.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Customizing Timeline Views - </span><span class="c0">You have more control when customizing Timeline Views.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Setting Pre-roll for ScriptSync and PhraseFind - </span><span class="c0">You can enter a pre-roll value when searching in the Find Window and the Script Window.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Adjusting Font and Font Size in the Timeline Clip Notes Window - </span><span class="c0">You can change the font and font size in the Timeline Clip Notes Windows.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">New Script Lock Icons - </span><span class="c0">New script lock icons help you when working in a shared script.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Color Adapters Listed in the Effect Editor - </span><span class="c0">Color adapters are now listed in the Effect Editor.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Updates to the Marker Window. - </span><span class="c0">A number of updates have been included with the Markers Window.</span>
* <span class="c11 c10">Run Length Encoding for Alpha - </span><span class="c0">You to choose to import an alpha channel as either Uncompressed or as Run Length Endcoded (RLE).</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">2018.3 - Mar 14 2018</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c0">Ability to generate iXML metadata when creating WAV media</span>
* <span class="c0">Splash screens &amp; progress bars appear on primary monitor</span>
* <span class="c0">1080p/50 XZVC-Long Capture</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">2018.2 - Feb 15 2018</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c0">Live Waveform Update in Color Correction tool</span>
* <span class="c0">Avid Color Control Surface improvements</span>
* <span class="c0">Quick Access to Grid Settings</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">2018.1 - 16 Jan 2018</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c20 c6">Mappable Quick Find Button - With this release, the Quick Find button can be mapped to a key.</span>
* <span class="c20 c6">Exporting Separate WAV Files per Track -  With this release, you can export each audio track in the Timeline as a separate WAV file.</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">8.10 - 21 Dec 2017</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c2">Support for Avid Artist | DNxIV: </span><span class="c9 c6">This release supports the new Avid Artist I/O box, the Artist | DNxIV. </span>
* <span class="c2">Export OP1a MXF file as Panasonic AVC Long-GOP (H.264): </span><span class="c9 c6">This release of the editing application allows you to export OP1a MXF files as Panasonic AVC Long-GOP (H.264).</span>
* <span class="c2">Enhancements to Audio Mixer Tool: </span><span class="c6 c9">Using the Tab key to scroll in the Audio Mixer tool will continue to scroll through tracks that are not initially visible in the window. Additionally, new Gang context menus have been added to the Track and Group panes to help manage the tracks you are ganging or un-ganging.</span>
* <span class="c2">Timewarp Effect Updates: </span><span class="c9 c6">Timewarp effects played backwards (reverse motion) are now in real time. Also with this release, the Effects Palette now includes a Timewarp Freeze Frame effect template.</span>
* <span class="c2">Syncing Based on Waveform Analysis: </span><span class="c9 c6">The use of waveform analysis to create synchronized clips has been added to the Auto Sync function.</span>
* <span class="c2">8K Presets: </span><span class="c9 c6">A number of 8K project presets have been added to the Select Project Window, saving users from having to make and save custom projects to work with their 8K media.</span>
* <span class="c2">Logging in to MediaCentral from the Select Project Window: </span><span class="c9 c6">Users can now log into MediaCentral through the Select Project window.</span>
* <span class="c2">Refreshing Locked Bins: </span><span class="c9 c6">Two new bin lock icon colors have been introduced to indicate the status of a locked bin. Users can now see when changes have been made to a locked bin and when the bin has been released for read/write functions.</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c14">8.9.4 - 3rd August 2017</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c2">Support for HiRes Monitors with Mismatched Scaling</span><span class="c9 c6"> - In previous releases, Media Composer supported dual HiRes or HiDPI monitors when both monitors were set to the same scaling. With this release, you can mix 100% and 200% scaling for Win10 dual monitor setups.</span>
* <span class="c2">Go to Next/Previous Event </span><span class="c9 c6">- The Rewind and Fast Forward buttons have been renamed and have new icons to reflect what the buttons actually do. The new names are Go to Next Event and Go to Previous Event.</span>
* <span class="c2">Composer Settings: Move (Formally the FF/Rew tab) </span><span class="c9 c6">- The options in the Move tab control how the position indicator moves when you use the Go to Previous and Go to Next buttons in your Avid editing application monitors.</span>
* <span class="c2">Searching for Items in the Timeline</span><span class="c9 c6"> - With this release, when you search for items in the Timeline, the Find window will display the Timeline elements matching the search text.</span>
* <span class="c2">Mappable Segment Preview Button </span><span class="c6 c19">- You can now map the Segment Preview button. The button has been added to the CC tab of the</span><span class="c2"> </span><span class="c9 c6">Command Palette.</span>
* <span class="c2">Mapping Bin Fast Menu Commands to the Keyboard - </span><span class="c9 c6">You can map bin fast menu commands to the keyboard.</span>
* <span class="c2">Appending All Markers to EDLs, Cut Lists, and Change Lists</span><span class="c9 c6"> - You can now append all Markers from a composition to an EDL, Cut List, or Change List. Previously, if the marker was in the composition but was not part of an event, it was not included in the output.</span>
* <span class="c2">Previewing In-Progress Sequences and Clips While Exporting</span><span class="c9 c6"> - This feature allows you to link to a file that is still being exported (on another system).</span>
* <span class="c2">Video Data Rate Column Heading - </span><span class="c6 c19">You can now choose to display an additional bin column heading. The Video Data rate column</span><span class="c2"> </span><span class="c9 c6">displays the data rate of a linked clip.</span>
* <span class="c2">Support for Playback of 4 Streams of XAVC-I - </span><span class="c6 c19">This release of the editing application supports playback of 4 streams of XAVC-I in an UHD 59.94p</span><span class="c2"> </span><span class="c9 c6">project.</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c14">8.9.3 - 30 Oct 2017</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c2">Effects Parameters Update</span><span class="c9 c6"> - With this release, the following effect parameters have been updated to include a decimal for better precision.</span>
* <span class="c2">Move Clips Up and Down in the Timeline -</span><span class="c9 c6"> Two new commands allow you to easily move clips up and down the Timeline.</span>
* <span class="c2">Color Info Tool Setting</span><span class="c9 c6"> - A new setting has been added to the Effect Editor that allows you to disable the Color Info Tool from automatically launching when you access a color picker.</span>
* <span class="c2">Dynamic Shuttle</span><span class="c9 c6"> - With this release, you can use the Dynamic Play Forward and Dynamic Play Reverse buttons to adjust play speeds at smaller increments than with the usual J and L keys.</span>
* <span class="c2">Audio Pitch Correction</span><span class="c9 c6"> - This release includes an Audio Pitch Correction option. Go to the Audio Settings in the Project window.</span>
* <span class="c2">Color Correction Presets</span><span class="c9 c6"> - A number of color correction presets have been added to the effects library.</span>
* <span class="c2">Adjusting FrameFlex Parameters</span><span class="c9 c6"> - With this release, using the Shift key while adjusting the X, Y, Size, and Z Rotation framing parameters, allows for a more controlled adjustment.</span>
* <span class="c2">Tool Palette Update</span><span class="c9 c6"> - This release includes changes to accessing the Tool Palette.</span>
* <span class="c2">Motion Adapters and Source Settings Support for Matte Key Effects </span><span class="c9 c6">- In previous releases, Motion Adapter effects were not applied to clips with Matte Key effects. With</span>
* <span class="c9 c6">this release, Matte Key’s support Motion Adapters. Adapters are applied to both the graphic fill and alpha sub tracks.</span>
* <span class="c2">Relinking Across Frame Rates</span><span class="c9 c6"> - With this release, you can relink across different frame rates. A new option has been added to the Relink dialog box that allows you to relink to clips across different frame rates.</span>
* <span class="c6 c19">For details on bug fixes check out the Release Documents. ReadMe for Media Composer v8.9.3 and Whats new Guide found here </span><span class="c17 c6 c19 c28">[https://www.google.com/url?q=http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/readme/Media-Composer-Software-8-0-Documentation&sa=D&ust=1537731603170000 Media Composer 8.x Documentation page]</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c14">8.8 - Feb 16 2017</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c2">ScriptSync &amp; PhraseFind 2.0:</span><span class="c6 c19"> New versions now available as options for Media Composer </span><span class="c6 c19 c21">(separate activations required.)</span>
* <span class="c2">Timeline Clip Notes: </span><span class="c9 c6">Add notes within the timeline and view them in a separate window</span>
* <span class="c2">Frame Cache for Effects Editing:</span><span class="c9 c6"> Caches frames so adjusting parameters takes less time</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c6 c16">8.7 - Dec 15 2016</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c2">Matchframe Matte Keys &amp; Titles:</span><span class="c9 c6"> You can now matchframe on matte keys and titles that are created or dropped into sequences starting with 8.7. (This will not work for matte keys and titles in existing sequences. See the README for more information.)</span>
* <span class="c9 c10">Audio Dupe Detection</span>
* <span class="c9 c10">Support for Sonly XVAC LongG</span>
* <span class="c9 c10">Rotation Presets in FrameFlex</span>
* <span class="c2">Controlling the Track Shown in Split View </span><span class="c6 c19">A new setting to the Composer Settings window in the Multicam tab allows you to control which track is shown in the split view when you press Play. You can choose between V1 or the monitored track.</span>
* <span class="c9 c10">Bin Enhancements</span>
* <span class="c2">Set Default Bin View </span><span class="c9 c6">The new Set Default Bin View option in the Bin Settings window allows you to set a default bin view when creating a new bin.</span>
* <span class="c9 c6">https://sohoeditors.com/news/avid-media-composer-8-7-now-available</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c14">8.6 - Jun 30 2016</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c2">Source Browser: </span><span class="c9 c6">Allows you to navigate to and import or link your file-based media from a single window. You can also preview your file-based media in the Source Browser window before you commit the clip(s) into a project.</span>
* <span class="c2">Native Support for Panasonic AVC-LongG:</span><span class="c9 c6"> Media Composer now provides native support for the Panasonic AVC-LongG format.</span>
* <span class="c2">Audio Ducking:</span><span class="c9 c6"> Quickly and easily create an audio mix by automatically reducing the audio level of one or more audio tracks against other audio track(s) –  like “ducking” the volume of music or natural sound under dialog, and then ramping it back up again.</span>
* <span class="c2">Nested AudioSuite Effects: </span><span class="c6 c19">Stack AudioSuite effects and step in and out to manipulate each individual effect – just like with video effects.</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">8.5.1 - Mar 10 2016</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c2">Menu Simplification: </span><span class="c9 c6">The menus have been reorganized to remove legacy menu items and simplify the user experience.</span>
* <span class="c2"> Timeline UI Improvements:</span><span class="c9 c6"> A number of updates have been made to the timeline, including enabling Sync Rollers for Sync Locked Tracks, the ability to see full segments as you drag them within the timeline as well as the effect their repositioning will have on the rest of the timeline before you commit the change, and creating a new track by dragging a segment above the timeline.</span>
* <span class="c2"> Support for 64 Tracks of Audio:</span><span class="c9 c6"> Users can now create and work with 64 individual tracks of audio.</span>
* <span class="c2"> Group by Audio Waveforms: </span><span class="c9 c6">Group clips can be made based on audio waveform analysis.</span>
* <span class="c2"> HDR Support:</span><span class="c9 c6"> Media Composer now includes color spaces for High Dynamic Range (HDR). This provides support for a higher range of video signal, and enables automatic color transformations for source files based on the HDR color space set in the project. </span>
* <span class="c2">Audio Mixer Updates:</span><span class="c9 c6"> You can now resize the Audio Mixer and create custom track groupings.</span>
* <span class="c2">FrameFlex Rotation: </span><span class="c9 c6">Users can rotate the framing box in the FrameFlex source settings using the Z rotation slides, enabling the straightening or reframing of an image at the source level rather than in the timeline.</span>
* <span class="c2">Interactive Video Frame Cache:</span><span class="c9 c6"> A new Video Memory tab has been added to the Media Cache settings to allow users to save generated frames of the current playing sequence into a memory storage cache, resulting in faster response times while editing and playing back media. </span>
* <span class="c2">UI Personalization Tools: </span><span class="c9 c6">Additional UI settings have been added to allow users to change the background color of the Project Window and Timeline, and override Bin and Project fonts and font sizes.</span>
* <span class="c2">Bin Columns Updates: </span><span class="c9 c6">The process for adding Custom Columns as well as Multiple Columns in bins has been simplified, and you can now copy and paste the same text to multiple fields within a column.</span>
* <span class="c2">Identifying Rendered Effects:</span><span class="c9 c6"> Users can now choose to differentiate between rendered effect media and Title and Matte key effect media in the Media Tool. This is helpful when identifying media to delete.</span>
* <span class="c2">Ancillary Data SCC Import:</span><span class="c9 c6"> Media Composer now supports importing of Scenarist Closed Caption (.scc) files.</span>
* <span class="c6 c19 c30">…and more!</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">8.4.1 - Sep 4 2015</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c2">Support for Artist | DNxIO:</span><span class="c6 c19"> This update includes support for the Artist | DNxIO hardware. For more information about the capabilities and features of the DNxIO, please refer to the DNxIO Setup Guide &lt;</span><span class="c17 c6 c19 c28">[https://www.google.com/url?q=http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/User_Guide/Avid-Artist-DNxIO-Documentation&sa=D&ust=1537731603174000 http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/en_US/User_Guide/Avid-Artist-DNxIO-Documentation]</span><span class="c9 c6">&gt;</span>
* <span class="c2">New Mac OS Support:</span><span class="c9 c6"> This update now supports Mac OS 10.10.4 and 10.10.5</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c16 c6">8.4 - Jun 25 2015</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c12 c6">XAVC-I Native Support, </span>
* <span class="c12 c6">Apple ProRes Native Support</span>
* <span class="c12 c6">Viewer Mask Options</span>
* <span class="c12 c6">Previewing Closed Captioning</span>
* <span class="c10">Lists Tool Improvements: </span><span class="c6 c18">added handles to EDL events, easy access to the Preview Pane tools, Timeline blue bar interaction with EDL events, background color to the Preview Pane when in Edit Mode, Print List and Clear List.</span>
* <span class="c10">Timeline Quick Find</span><span class="c12 c6"> field allows you to enter text that you can search for in the Timeline. To customize the search, use the text field drop down menu and select which text options you want to search:  Visible Timeline Text, Resolution, Clip Name, Comments, Markers, All, or a combination.</span>
* <span class="c10">Resizing Monitors:</span><span class="c12 c6"> It’s now possible to resize the monitors in Media Composer to a much larger size than before. This is especially useful when working in Effects Mode.</span>
* <span class="c10">Adapter Display in Timeline:</span><span class="c12 c6"> Clips that have source-side color, spatial and motion adapters now have these effects indicated by different icons. Temporal (motion) adapters appear with a T, spatial (FrameFlex) adapters appear with an S, and Color adapters appear with a C. Go to the Timeline fast menu (hamburger menu) to choose which adapters you want to appear in the Timeline.</span>
* <span class="c10">AAX Factory Presets:</span><span class="c12 c6"> The AAX factory-provided presets used in Pro Tools are now available in Media Composer. By accessing an Audio Suite or Audio Track Effect, you can choose the factory default Plug-in settings or a preset setting, make adjustments and select ‘Save Setting As’ to save the adjusted setting. The saved setting appears as a selectable preset when you choose that plug-in.</span>
* <span class="c10">Include Inactive Audio Tracks in Export:</span><span class="c6"> </span><span class="c6 c15">Through the Export Settings dialog you can now choose to include inactive audio tracks. When this option is selected, inactive audio tracks will be included with the exported sequence. The option is on by default. Also note that the terminology for Use Enabled Tracks has been changed to Use Selected Tracks.</span>
* <span class="c12 c6">http://www.avidblogs.com/media-composer-8-4-download-now-available/</span>
* <span class="c12 c6">and more….</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c14">8.2 - Oct 20 2014</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c4">Background Rendering</span>
* <span class="c4">Favorite Bins</span>
* <span class="c4">Enhanced Select Project Window</span>
* <span class="c4">Quick Filter Field in project Window</span>
* <span class="c4">Search for Markers</span>
* <span class="c4">DMF support for DPX files</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c14">8.1 - Oct 2 2014</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c4">Support for AAX-64 Plugins</span>
* <span class="c4">Exporting DNxHD as MXF OP1a wrapped media</span>
* <span class="c4">Changes to dragging in the UI</span>
* <span class="c4">Support for the ARRI AMIRA camera</span>
* <span class="c4">Disabling video tracks and muting clips in the timeline</span>
* <span class="c4">Multiple audio mixdowns</span>
* <span class="c4">Merging Color Corrections (Symphony option only)</span>
* <span class="c4">Avid Image Sequencer plugin allows you to AMA Link DPX files</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c14">7.0 - August 26, 2013</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c4">Dynamic Media Folders</span>
* <span class="c4">AMA Managed Media</span>
* <span class="c4">Starting and Stopping Background Services</span>
* <span class="c4">Editing High-Resolution Media</span>
* <span class="c4">Reframing High-Resolution Media for HD or SD Projects (FrameFlexTM)</span>
* <span class="c4">Color Management</span>
* <span class="c4">Waveform Redraw</span>
* <span class="c4">Audio Mixer Improvements</span>
* <span class="c4">Background Consolidate/Transcode</span>
* <span class="c4">Consolidate/Transcode only AMA Clips</span>
* <span class="c4">Adjusting Audio Clip Gain in the Timeline</span>
* <span class="c4">Vertical Scroll</span>
* <span class="c4">http://resources.avid.com/SupportFiles/attach/WhatsNew_Editor_v7.0_v11.0.pdf</span>

<ul>
<li>=== <span class="c14">6.0 - Nov 16 2011</span> ===
</li></ul>

* <span class="c4">64-Bit</span>
* <span class="c4">Stereoscopic 3D</span>
* <span class="c4">Avid Artist Color</span>
* <span class="c4">Open I/O</span>
* <span class="c4">Avid Marketplace</span>
* <span class="c4">https://www.avid.com/static/resources/common/documents/Products/WhatsNew_MediaComposer_v6.0.pdf</span>

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