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!Version!!Features!!Bugs/Fixes
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|2023.8
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|• AI-Enhanced ScriptSync and PhraseFind
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• Media Composer Classic User Profile and Workspace
  
 +
• Panel SDK
  
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• Audio Punch-in Using USB Audio Devices with Video Hardware
  
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=== Version  2018.9 - 14 Sep 2018 ===
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• Batch Subclip Tool
  
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• Display Middle Composer Button Panel
  
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* Live Timeline Additions - <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.
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• Changing Monitor Configuration Duplicates Current Workspaces
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* AMA File Export Change<span class="c0"> - Export options have been updated.
 
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* DNxUncompressed<span class="c0"> - With the introduction of DNxUncompressed, it is now possible to import, render, transcode and mix-down at uncompressed quality.
 
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* Default Stream Count Limitations in Media Composer - <span class="c0">Real-time streams are no longer limited to 12.
 
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* DPX Export Improvement<span class="c0"> -  Exporting DPX files is much faster than in previous releases.
 
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* HLG Scope: Display 75% graticule for Graphics white -<span class="c0"> The HLG scope waveform displays an orange horizontal line to show graphics white at 75%.
 
  
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• Apply Sequence Template to an Existing Sequence
  
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=== Version  2018.7 - 12 July 2018 ===
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• Keyboard Shortcuts Added to Command Button Tooltips
  
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• Clip Gain Extended to 36 dB in Media Composer
  
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* <span class="c10 c11">Export to File Options<span class="c0"> - You can select additional export options from Export to File.
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• “LFE Only” Mono Tracks
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* 16K Project Presets<span class="c0"> - The editing application includes 16K project presets.
 
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* Activating AC3 Separately <span class="c0">- You no longer need to activate AC3 separately.
 
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* Support for Full Frame Stereoscopic with Avid Artist DNxIQ<span class="c0"> -  Full frame stereoscopic is supported with the Avid Artist DNxIQ.
 
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* Thin Raster Support with Open I/O Hardware<span class="c0"> - You can open a thin raster project with an Open I/O device attached.
 
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* Resizable Composer window -<span class="c0"> You can freely resize the Composer Monitor.
 
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* Working with BXF Files <span class="c11 c6">- <span class="c0">You can edit a BXF sequence, then export it with related essence files.
 
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* Preview Growing Sequences and Clips while Exporting to DNxHR or DNxHD<span class="c0"> - You can link to and preview a file that is still being exported (on another system).
 
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* Exporting XDCAM OP1a Media<span class="c0"> - XDCAM MXF OP1a export is available in any project type that supports XDCAM.
 
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* Performing an Insert Edit to an Exported Sequence<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.
 
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* Support for NewTek® NDI Video over IP <span class="c0">- Avid Media Composer now includes support for transmitting NDI streams directly from the application.
 
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* Live Timeline <span class="c0">- You can perform a number of tasks while a sequence plays in the Timeline.
 
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* Correlation Tracker <span class="c0"> - An additional correlation tracker for tracking motion in an image has been included with this release.
 
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* Support for High Frame Rate Projects (100, 119.88, 120) <span class="c0">-  The editing application supports 100, 119.88, and 120 frame rate projects.
 
  
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• Track Effect Bypass
  
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=== Version  2018.5 - 10 May 2018 ===
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• Device Selection for Desktop Audio Output
  
 +
• Multi-Mix Tool Options Added to Pro Tools Session Export Settings
  
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* Get Info Window Update:<span class="c0">  You can edit allowable fields in the Get Info Window.
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• GOP Options Added to XDCAM Export to Device
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* Hybrid Log Gamma Color Transformation:<span class="c0">   The white point of media is now recommended to be mapped at 75% on the HLG scale.
 
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* Change track in create/edit Marker dialog:<span class="c0"> You can change the track in the create and edit Marker window.
 
  
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• Optimized EDL with Four Audio Tracks
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*BUG: ScriptSync syncing process is considerably slower than in previous vesions <ref>[https://community.avid.com/forums/t/209629.aspx 2023.8 Traditional ScriptSync 20x slower than ScriptSync in 2023.3]</ref>
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|-
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|2023.3
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|• Copy Media from a Remote User to NEXIS Workspaces
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• Improvements to Pro Tools Session Export
  
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=== Version  2018.4 - March 7th, 2018 ===
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• New “Protect Project Bin” Command Added to Bin Context Menu
  
 +
• Right-Click to Add a Folder Within a Folder
  
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* Support for latest iMac Pro<span class="c0"> – Media Composer now supports the latest Apple iMac Pro. Note that systems using NEXIS will require the 18.3 client.
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• New User Profiles and Workspaces for Editors Transitioning from Adobe Premiere Pro  
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* Perform Insert Edit to an Export File -<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.
 
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* Generating iXML Metadata When Creating WAV Media<span class="c0"> - WAV media generated using Audio Export, as well as managed media in OMF (Wave) format, will include iXML metadata.
 
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* Timeline Clip Notes Window Representative Frame - <span class="c0">You can now display a representative frame in the Timeline Clip Notes window.
 
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* Timeline Clip Notes Quick Find - <span class="c0">You can search for text in the Timeline Clip Notes window.
 
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* Customizing Timeline Views - <span class="c0">You have more control when customizing Timeline Views.
 
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* Setting Pre-roll for ScriptSync and PhraseFind - <span class="c0">You can enter a pre-roll value when searching in the Find Window and the Script Window.
 
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* Adjusting Font and Font Size in the Timeline Clip Notes Window - <span class="c0">You can change the font and font size in the Timeline Clip Notes Windows.
 
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* New Script Lock Icons - <span class="c0">New script lock icons help you when working in a shared script.
 
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* Color Adapters Listed in the Effect Editor - <span class="c0">Color adapters are now listed in the Effect Editor.
 
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* Updates to the Marker Window. - <span class="c0">A number of updates have been included with the Markers Window.
 
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* Run Length Encoding for Alpha - <span class="c0">You to choose to import an alpha channel as either Uncompressed or as Run Length Endcoded (RLE).
 
  
 +
• Update to Creation Date Column in the Marker Tool
  
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=== Version  2018.3 - Mar 14 2018 ===
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• Choice of File or Folder in Relink Dialog
  
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• Live Link Support for UME
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*BUG: creating subsequence from the record side of Composer window sometimes leads to spinning beachball and no resulting subsequence
  
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* <span class="c0">Ability to generate iXML metadata when creating WAV media
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*BUG: selecting a muted clip segment on the timeline and pressing the delete key results in the segment relocating and overwriting the start of the sequence <ref>https://community.avid.com/forums/t/208617.aspx</ref>
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* <span class="c0">Splash screens &amp; progress bars appear on primary monitor
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* <span class="c0">1080p/50 XZVC-Long Capture
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|2022.12
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|• Export Pro Tools Session
  
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• Support for Avid MBOX Studio
  
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=== Version  2018.2 - Feb 15 2018 ===
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• Mounting UNC Drives in Media Composer
  
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• Go to Previous Selected Clip and Go to Next Selected Clip
  
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* <span class="c0">Live Waveform Update in Color Correction tool
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• Creation Date Column Added to Markers Window
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* <span class="c0">Avid Color Control Surface improvements
 
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* <span class="c0">Quick Access to Grid Settings
 
  
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• Bin Map State
  
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=== Version  2018.1 - 16 Jan 2018 ===
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• Lassoing Bins and Folders in the Bin Container Sidebar
  
 +
• Dragging from Any Column in a Bin
  
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* <span class="c20 c6">Mappable Quick Find Button - With this release, the Quick Find button can be mapped to a key.
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• Ignore Multichannel Audio Layout From File
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* <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.
 
  
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• Avid NEXIS API Permissions for Shared Projects
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|-
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|'''2022.10'''||
 +
*"Choose for me" option for new projects.
 +
*Passive Hints guide users on actions.
 +
*Bin metadata tooltips.
 +
*Revamped Relink menu and Linked Media dialog.
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*Sequence Templates.
 +
*Keyboard shortcuts for switching focus between windows.
 +
*FreeType font support in Avid Titler+.
 +
*Multiple Ganged Groups in Audio Mixer.
 +
*Multiplex I/O support.
 +
*Pro Tools session export preview.
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|
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N/A
 +
|-
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|'''2020.4'''||
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*Avid Universal Media Engine (UME).
 +
*Timeline Sequence Map.
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*Blank Panel.
 +
*Select Muted Clips.
 +
*Strip Silence.
 +
*Mapping Buttons at the Bottom of the Timeline.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
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|'''2019.12'''||
 +
*Inspector Tool supports Multi-Selection.
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|
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N/A
 +
|-
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|'''2018.12'''||
 +
*Avid Titler: A new title tool.
 +
*Editing Group Clips.
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*Waveform Sync in Timeline.
 +
*Change Source Audio Track in the Timeline.
 +
*Background Bin Auto-Save.
 +
*64 Tracks of Video.
 +
*Media File Path Column in Bin options.
 +
*Adding Bins and Scripts to Project Folder.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
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|'''2018.11'''||
 +
*DNxUncompressed Update.
 +
*Timeline Settings Change: Show Four-Frame Display is off by default.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
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|'''2018.10'''||
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*Mac OS v10.14 support.
 +
*Panasonic AVC-LongG support.
 +
*Color Management LUT update.
 +
*Additional Color Space Presets.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
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|'''2018.9'''||
 +
*Live Timeline additions: solo, mute, gain changes during playback.
 +
*AMA File Export Change.
 +
*DNxUncompressed import, render, transcode, mix-down at uncompressed quality.
 +
*HLG Scope: Display 75% graticule for Graphics white.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''2018.8'''||
 +
*Avid Generic Plug-In.
 +
*Launching Media Composer | First installer.
 +
*Exporting to XDCAM OP1a and AVC-I OP1a.
 +
*Support for Avid Artist DNxIP Device.
 +
*Automatic HDR Conversions for SDR Media.
 +
*3D LUTS for HDR to 709 conversions.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
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|'''2018.7'''||
 +
*Export to File Options.
 +
*16K Project Presets.
 +
*Resizable Composer window.
 +
*Working with BXF Files.
 +
*Live Timeline.
 +
*Correlation Tracker.
 +
*Support for High Frame Rate Projects.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
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|'''2018.5'''||
 +
*Get Info Window update.
 +
*Hybrid Log Gamma Color Transformation.
 +
*Change track in Marker dialog.
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|
 +
N/A
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|-
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|'''2018.4'''||
 +
*Support for latest iMac Pro.
 +
*Perform Insert Edit to an Export File.
 +
*Generating iXML Metadata for WAV.
 +
*Timeline Clip Notes updates.
 +
*Color Adapters in the Effect Editor.
 +
*Run Length Encoding for Alpha Channel.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''2018.3'''||
 +
*iXML Metadata generation for WAV.
 +
*Splash screens & progress bars appear on primary monitor.
 +
*1080p/50 XAVC-Long Capture.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''2018.2'''||
 +
*Live Waveform Update in Color Correction tool.
 +
*Avid Color Control Surface improvements.
 +
*Quick Access to Grid Settings.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''2018.1'''||
 +
*Mappable Quick Find Button.
 +
*Exporting Separate WAV Files per Track.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.10'''||
 +
*Support for Avid Artist DNxIV.
 +
*Export OP1a MXF as Panasonic AVC Long-GOP.
 +
*Audio Mixer Tool updates.
 +
*Timewarp Effect Updates.
 +
*Syncing Based on Waveform Analysis.
 +
*8K Project Presets.
 +
*Logging into MediaCentral.
 +
*Refreshing Locked Bins.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.9.4'''||
 +
*HiRes Monitors with Mismatched Scaling.
 +
*Go to Next/Previous Event.
 +
*Mapping Bin Fast Menu Commands to Keyboard.
 +
*Append All Markers to EDLs, Cut Lists, and Change Lists.
 +
*Previewing In-Progress Sequences and Clips during export.
 +
*Video Data Rate Column Heading.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.9.3'''||
 +
*Updated effect parameters for decimal precision.
 +
*Move Clips Up/Down in the Timeline.
 +
*Dynamic Shuttle.
 +
*Audio Pitch Correction.
 +
*Adjust FrameFlex Parameters.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.8'''||
 +
*ScriptSync & PhraseFind 2.0.
 +
*Timeline Clip Notes.
 +
*Frame Cache for Effects Editing.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.7'''||
 +
*Matchframe Matte Keys & Titles.
 +
*Audio Dupe Detection.
 +
*Track Shown in Split View Setting.
 +
*Group by Audio Waveforms.
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|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.6'''||
 +
*Source Browser for media.
 +
*Native Panasonic AVC-LongG support.
 +
*Audio Ducking.
 +
*Nested AudioSuite Effects.
 +
*FrameFlex Rotation.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.5.1'''||
 +
*Menu Simplification.
 +
*Timeline UI Improvements.
 +
*Support for 64 Audio Tracks.
 +
*Group by Audio Waveforms.
 +
*HDR Support.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.5'''||
 +
*Last version with ScriptSync 1.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.4.1'''||
 +
*Support for Artist DNxIO.
 +
*New Mac OS support.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.4'''||
 +
*XAVC-I and ProRes Native Support.
 +
*Viewer Mask Options.
 +
*Quick Find field in Timeline.
 +
*AAX Factory Presets.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.3'''||
 +
*High-Res sequence formats support.
 +
*Resolution Independence.
 +
*DNxHR codec family.
 +
*4K Monitor Support.
 +
*Color Management: BT/Rec. 2020, DCI-P3.
 +
*Export as DPX.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.2'''||
 +
*Background Rendering.
 +
*Favorite Bins.
 +
*Enhanced Select Project Window.
 +
*Search for Markers.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''8.1'''||
 +
*AAX-64 Plugins Support.
 +
*Export DNxHD as MXF OP1a wrapped media.
 +
*Support for ARRI AMIRA camera.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''7.0'''||
 +
*Dynamic Media Folders.
 +
*AMA Managed Media.
 +
*Editing High-Resolution Media.
 +
*Background Consolidate/Transcode.
 +
*Audio Mixer Improvements.
 +
|
 +
N/A
 +
|-
 +
|'''6.0'''||
 +
*64-Bit.
 +
*Stereoscopic 3D.
 +
*Avid Artist Color.
 +
*Open I/O.
 +
*Avid Marketplace.
 +
|
 +
N/A
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|}
  
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=== Version  8.10 - 21 Dec 2017 ===
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==References==
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<references />
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* <span class="c2">Support for Avid Artist | DNxIV: <span class="c9 c6">This release supports the new Avid Artist I/O box, the Artist | DNxIV.
 
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* <span class="c2">Export OP1a MXF file as Panasonic AVC Long-GOP (H.264): <span class="c9 c6">This release of the editing application allows you to export OP1a MXF files as Panasonic AVC Long-GOP (H.264).
 
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* <span class="c2">Enhancements to Audio Mixer Tool: <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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Timewarp Effect Updates: <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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Syncing Based on Waveform Analysis: <span class="c9 c6">The use of waveform analysis to create synchronized clips has been added to the Auto Sync function.
 
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* <span class="c2">8K Presets: <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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Logging in to MediaCentral from the Select Project Window: <span class="c9 c6">Users can now log into MediaCentral through the Select Project window.
 
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* <span class="c2">Refreshing Locked Bins: <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.
 
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=== Version  <span class="c14">8.9.4 - 3rd August 2017 ===
 
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* <span class="c2">Support for HiRes Monitors with Mismatched Scaling<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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Go to Next/Previous Event <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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Composer Settings: Move (Formally the FF/Rew tab) <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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Searching for Items in the Timeline<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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Mappable Segment Preview Button <span class="c6 c19">- You can now map the Segment Preview button. The button has been added to the CC tab of the<span class="c2"> <span class="c9 c6">Command Palette.
 
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* <span class="c2">Mapping Bin Fast Menu Commands to the Keyboard - <span class="c9 c6">You can map bin fast menu commands to the keyboard.
 
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* <span class="c2">Appending All Markers to EDLs, Cut Lists, and Change Lists<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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Previewing In-Progress Sequences and Clips While Exporting<span class="c9 c6"> - This feature allows you to link to a file that is still being exported (on another system).
 
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* <span class="c2">Video Data Rate Column Heading - <span class="c6 c19">You can now choose to display an additional bin column heading. The Video Data rate column<span class="c2"> <span class="c9 c6">displays the data rate of a linked clip.
 
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* <span class="c2">Support for Playback of 4 Streams of XAVC-I - <span class="c6 c19">This release of the editing application supports playback of 4 streams of XAVC-I in an UHD 59.94p<span class="c2"> <span class="c9 c6">project.
 
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=== Version  <span class="c14">8.9.3 - 30 Oct 2017 ===
 
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* <span class="c2">Effects Parameters Update<span class="c9 c6"> - With this release, the following effect parameters have been updated to include a decimal for better precision.
 
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* <span class="c2">Move Clips Up and Down in the Timeline -<span class="c9 c6"> Two new commands allow you to easily move clips up and down the Timeline.
 
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* <span class="c2">Color Info Tool Setting<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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Dynamic Shuttle<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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Audio Pitch Correction<span class="c9 c6"> - This release includes an Audio Pitch Correction option. Go to the Audio Settings in the Project window.
 
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* <span class="c2">Color Correction Presets<span class="c9 c6"> - A number of color correction presets have been added to the effects library.
 
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* <span class="c2">Adjusting FrameFlex Parameters<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.
 
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* <span class="c2">Tool Palette Update<span class="c9 c6"> - This release includes changes to accessing the Tool Palette.
 
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* <span class="c2">Motion Adapters and Source Settings Support for Matte Key Effects <span class="c9 c6">- In previous releases, Motion Adapter effects were not applied to clips with Matte Key effects. With
 
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* <span class="c9 c6">this release, Matte Key’s support Motion Adapters. Adapters are applied to both the graphic fill and alpha sub tracks.
 
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* <span class="c2">Relinking Across Frame Rates<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.
 
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* <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 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]
 
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=== Version  <span class="c14">8.8 - Feb 16 2017 ===
 
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* <span class="c2">ScriptSync &amp; PhraseFind 2.0:<span class="c6 c19"> New versions now available as options for Media Composer <span class="c6 c19 c21">(separate activations required.)
 
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* <span class="c2">Timeline Clip Notes: <span class="c9 c6">Add notes within the timeline and view them in a separate window
 
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* <span class="c2">Frame Cache for Effects Editing:<span class="c9 c6"> Caches frames so adjusting parameters takes less time
 
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=== Version  <span class="c6 c16">8.7 - Dec 15 2016 ===
 
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* <span class="c2">Matchframe Matte Keys &amp; Titles:<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.)
 
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* <span class="c9 c10">Audio Dupe Detection
 
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* <span class="c9 c10">Support for Sonly XVAC LongG
 
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* <span class="c9 c10">Rotation Presets in FrameFlex
 
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* <span class="c2">Controlling the Track Shown in Split View <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 class="c9 c10">Bin Enhancements
 
−
* <span class="c2">Set Default Bin View <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 class="c9 c6">https://sohoeditors.com/news/avid-media-composer-8-7-now-available
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
=== Version  <span class="c14">8.6 - Jun 30 2016 ===
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
* <span class="c2">Source Browser: <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 class="c2">Native Support for Panasonic AVC-LongG:<span class="c9 c6"> Media Composer now provides native support for the Panasonic AVC-LongG format.
 
−
* <span class="c2">Audio Ducking:<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 class="c2">Nested AudioSuite Effects: <span class="c6 c19">Stack AudioSuite effects and step in and out to manipulate each individual effect – just like with video effects.
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
=== Version  8.5.1 - Mar 10 2016 ===
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
* <span class="c2">Menu Simplification: <span class="c9 c6">The menus have been reorganized to remove legacy menu items and simplify the user experience.
 
−
* <span class="c2"> Timeline UI Improvements:<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 class="c2"> Support for 64 Tracks of Audio:<span class="c9 c6"> Users can now create and work with 64 individual tracks of audio.
 
−
* <span class="c2"> Group by Audio Waveforms: <span class="c9 c6">Group clips can be made based on audio waveform analysis.
 
−
* <span class="c2"> HDR Support:<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 class="c2">Audio Mixer Updates:<span class="c9 c6"> You can now resize the Audio Mixer and create custom track groupings.
 
−
* <span class="c2">FrameFlex Rotation: <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 class="c2">Interactive Video Frame Cache:<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 class="c2">UI Personalization Tools: <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 class="c2">Bin Columns Updates: <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 class="c2">Identifying Rendered Effects:<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 class="c2">Ancillary Data SCC Import:<span class="c9 c6"> Media Composer now supports importing of Scenarist Closed Caption (.scc) files.
 
−
* <span class="c6 c19 c30">…and more!
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
=== Version  8.4.1 - Sep 4 2015 ===
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
* <span class="c2">Support for Artist | DNxIO:<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 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 class="c9 c6">&gt;
 
−
* <span class="c2">New Mac OS Support:<span class="c9 c6"> This update now supports Mac OS 10.10.4 and 10.10.5
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
=== Version  8.4 - Jun 25 2015 ===
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
* <span class="c12 c6">XAVC-I Native Support,
 
−
* <span class="c12 c6">Apple ProRes Native Support
 
−
* <span class="c12 c6">Viewer Mask Options
 
−
* <span class="c12 c6">Previewing Closed Captioning
 
−
* <span class="c10">Lists Tool Improvements: <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 class="c10">Timeline Quick Find<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 class="c10">Resizing Monitors:<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 class="c10">Adapter Display in Timeline:<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 class="c10">AAX Factory Presets:<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 class="c10">Include Inactive Audio Tracks in Export:<span class="c6"> <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 class="c12 c6">http://www.avidblogs.com/media-composer-8-4-download-now-available/
 
−
* <span class="c12 c6">and more….
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
=== Version  <span class="c14">8.2 - Oct 20 2014 ===
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
* <span class="c4">Background Rendering
 
−
* <span class="c4">Favorite Bins
 
−
* <span class="c4">Enhanced Select Project Window
 
−
* <span class="c4">Quick Filter Field in project Window
 
−
* <span class="c4">Search for Markers
 
−
* <span class="c4">DMF support for DPX files
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
=== Version  <span class="c14">8.1 - Oct 2 2014 ===
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
* <span class="c4">Support for AAX-64 Plugins
 
−
* <span class="c4">Exporting DNxHD as MXF OP1a wrapped media
 
−
* <span class="c4">Changes to dragging in the UI
 
−
* <span class="c4">Support for the ARRI AMIRA camera
 
−
* <span class="c4">Disabling video tracks and muting clips in the timeline
 
−
* <span class="c4">Multiple audio mixdowns
 
−
* <span class="c4">Merging Color Corrections (Symphony option only)
 
−
* <span class="c4">Avid Image Sequencer plugin allows you to AMA Link DPX files
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
=== Version  <span class="c14">7.0 - August 26, 2013 ===
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
* <span class="c4">Dynamic Media Folders
 
−
* <span class="c4">AMA Managed Media
 
−
* <span class="c4">Starting and Stopping Background Services
 
−
* <span class="c4">Editing High-Resolution Media
 
−
* <span class="c4">Reframing High-Resolution Media for HD or SD Projects (FrameFlexTM)
 
−
* <span class="c4">Color Management
 
−
* <span class="c4">Waveform Redraw
 
−
* <span class="c4">Audio Mixer Improvements
 
−
* <span class="c4">Background Consolidate/Transcode
 
−
* <span class="c4">Consolidate/Transcode only AMA Clips
 
−
* <span class="c4">Adjusting Audio Clip Gain in the Timeline
 
−
* <span class="c4">Vertical Scroll
 
−
* <span class="c4">http://resources.avid.com/SupportFiles/attach/WhatsNew_Editor_v7.0_v11.0.pdf
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
=== Version  <span class="c14">6.0 - Nov 16 2011 ===
 
−
 
 
−
 
 
−
* <span class="c4">64-Bit
 
−
* <span class="c4">Stereoscopic 3D
 
−
* <span class="c4">Avid Artist Color
 
−
* <span class="c4">Open I/O
 
−
* <span class="c4">Avid Marketplace
 
−
* <span class="c4">https://www.avid.com/static/resources/common/documents/Products/WhatsNew_MediaComposer_v6.0.pdf
 
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<span class="c4">
 
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<span class="c12 c6">
 

Latest revision as of 16:00, 4 October 2024

Avid Media Composer Versions
Version Features Bugs/Fixes
2023.8 • AI-Enhanced ScriptSync and PhraseFind

• Media Composer Classic User Profile and Workspace

• Panel SDK

• Audio Punch-in Using USB Audio Devices with Video Hardware

• Batch Subclip Tool

• Display Middle Composer Button Panel

• Changing Monitor Configuration Duplicates Current Workspaces

• Apply Sequence Template to an Existing Sequence

• Keyboard Shortcuts Added to Command Button Tooltips

• Clip Gain Extended to 36 dB in Media Composer

• “LFE Only” Mono Tracks

• Track Effect Bypass

• Device Selection for Desktop Audio Output

• Multi-Mix Tool Options Added to Pro Tools Session Export Settings

• GOP Options Added to XDCAM Export to Device

• Optimized EDL with Four Audio Tracks

  • BUG: ScriptSync syncing process is considerably slower than in previous vesions [1]
2023.3 • Copy Media from a Remote User to NEXIS Workspaces

• Improvements to Pro Tools Session Export

• New “Protect Project Bin” Command Added to Bin Context Menu

• Right-Click to Add a Folder Within a Folder

• New User Profiles and Workspaces for Editors Transitioning from Adobe Premiere Pro

• Update to Creation Date Column in the Marker Tool

• Choice of File or Folder in Relink Dialog

• Live Link Support for UME

  • BUG: creating subsequence from the record side of Composer window sometimes leads to spinning beachball and no resulting subsequence
  • BUG: selecting a muted clip segment on the timeline and pressing the delete key results in the segment relocating and overwriting the start of the sequence [2]
2022.12 • Export Pro Tools Session

• Support for Avid MBOX Studio

• Mounting UNC Drives in Media Composer

• Go to Previous Selected Clip and Go to Next Selected Clip

• Creation Date Column Added to Markers Window

• Bin Map State

• Lassoing Bins and Folders in the Bin Container Sidebar

• Dragging from Any Column in a Bin

• Ignore Multichannel Audio Layout From File

• Avid NEXIS API Permissions for Shared Projects

2022.10
  • "Choose for me" option for new projects.
  • Passive Hints guide users on actions.
  • Bin metadata tooltips.
  • Revamped Relink menu and Linked Media dialog.
  • Sequence Templates.
  • Keyboard shortcuts for switching focus between windows.
  • FreeType font support in Avid Titler+.
  • Multiple Ganged Groups in Audio Mixer.
  • Multiplex I/O support.
  • Pro Tools session export preview.

N/A

2020.4
  • Avid Universal Media Engine (UME).
  • Timeline Sequence Map.
  • Blank Panel.
  • Select Muted Clips.
  • Strip Silence.
  • Mapping Buttons at the Bottom of the Timeline.

N/A

2019.12
  • Inspector Tool supports Multi-Selection.

N/A

2018.12
  • Avid Titler: A new title tool.
  • Editing Group Clips.
  • Waveform Sync in Timeline.
  • Change Source Audio Track in the Timeline.
  • Background Bin Auto-Save.
  • 64 Tracks of Video.
  • Media File Path Column in Bin options.
  • Adding Bins and Scripts to Project Folder.

N/A

2018.11
  • DNxUncompressed Update.
  • Timeline Settings Change: Show Four-Frame Display is off by default.

N/A

2018.10
  • Mac OS v10.14 support.
  • Panasonic AVC-LongG support.
  • Color Management LUT update.
  • Additional Color Space Presets.

N/A

2018.9
  • Live Timeline additions: solo, mute, gain changes during playback.
  • AMA File Export Change.
  • DNxUncompressed import, render, transcode, mix-down at uncompressed quality.
  • HLG Scope: Display 75% graticule for Graphics white.

N/A

2018.8
  • Avid Generic Plug-In.
  • Launching Media Composer | First installer.
  • Exporting to XDCAM OP1a and AVC-I OP1a.
  • Support for Avid Artist DNxIP Device.
  • Automatic HDR Conversions for SDR Media.
  • 3D LUTS for HDR to 709 conversions.

N/A

2018.7
  • Export to File Options.
  • 16K Project Presets.
  • Resizable Composer window.
  • Working with BXF Files.
  • Live Timeline.
  • Correlation Tracker.
  • Support for High Frame Rate Projects.

N/A

2018.5
  • Get Info Window update.
  • Hybrid Log Gamma Color Transformation.
  • Change track in Marker dialog.

N/A

2018.4
  • Support for latest iMac Pro.
  • Perform Insert Edit to an Export File.
  • Generating iXML Metadata for WAV.
  • Timeline Clip Notes updates.
  • Color Adapters in the Effect Editor.
  • Run Length Encoding for Alpha Channel.

N/A

2018.3
  • iXML Metadata generation for WAV.
  • Splash screens & progress bars appear on primary monitor.
  • 1080p/50 XAVC-Long Capture.

N/A

2018.2
  • Live Waveform Update in Color Correction tool.
  • Avid Color Control Surface improvements.
  • Quick Access to Grid Settings.

N/A

2018.1
  • Mappable Quick Find Button.
  • Exporting Separate WAV Files per Track.

N/A

8.10
  • Support for Avid Artist DNxIV.
  • Export OP1a MXF as Panasonic AVC Long-GOP.
  • Audio Mixer Tool updates.
  • Timewarp Effect Updates.
  • Syncing Based on Waveform Analysis.
  • 8K Project Presets.
  • Logging into MediaCentral.
  • Refreshing Locked Bins.

N/A

8.9.4
  • HiRes Monitors with Mismatched Scaling.
  • Go to Next/Previous Event.
  • Mapping Bin Fast Menu Commands to Keyboard.
  • Append All Markers to EDLs, Cut Lists, and Change Lists.
  • Previewing In-Progress Sequences and Clips during export.
  • Video Data Rate Column Heading.

N/A

8.9.3
  • Updated effect parameters for decimal precision.
  • Move Clips Up/Down in the Timeline.
  • Dynamic Shuttle.
  • Audio Pitch Correction.
  • Adjust FrameFlex Parameters.

N/A

8.8
  • ScriptSync & PhraseFind 2.0.
  • Timeline Clip Notes.
  • Frame Cache for Effects Editing.

N/A

8.7
  • Matchframe Matte Keys & Titles.
  • Audio Dupe Detection.
  • Track Shown in Split View Setting.
  • Group by Audio Waveforms.

N/A

8.6
  • Source Browser for media.
  • Native Panasonic AVC-LongG support.
  • Audio Ducking.
  • Nested AudioSuite Effects.
  • FrameFlex Rotation.

N/A

8.5.1
  • Menu Simplification.
  • Timeline UI Improvements.
  • Support for 64 Audio Tracks.
  • Group by Audio Waveforms.
  • HDR Support.

N/A

8.5
  • Last version with ScriptSync 1.

N/A

8.4.1
  • Support for Artist DNxIO.
  • New Mac OS support.

N/A

8.4
  • XAVC-I and ProRes Native Support.
  • Viewer Mask Options.
  • Quick Find field in Timeline.
  • AAX Factory Presets.

N/A

8.3
  • High-Res sequence formats support.
  • Resolution Independence.
  • DNxHR codec family.
  • 4K Monitor Support.
  • Color Management: BT/Rec. 2020, DCI-P3.
  • Export as DPX.

N/A

8.2
  • Background Rendering.
  • Favorite Bins.
  • Enhanced Select Project Window.
  • Search for Markers.

N/A

8.1
  • AAX-64 Plugins Support.
  • Export DNxHD as MXF OP1a wrapped media.
  • Support for ARRI AMIRA camera.

N/A

7.0
  • Dynamic Media Folders.
  • AMA Managed Media.
  • Editing High-Resolution Media.
  • Background Consolidate/Transcode.
  • Audio Mixer Improvements.

N/A

6.0
  • 64-Bit.
  • Stereoscopic 3D.
  • Avid Artist Color.
  • Open I/O.
  • Avid Marketplace.

N/A

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 2023.8 Traditional ScriptSync 20x slower than ScriptSync in 2023.3
  2. ↑ https://community.avid.com/forums/t/208617.aspx


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