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Avid Media Composer Review
- Boxed Version: $2,495.00
- Download Version: $2,295.00
- High end, professional level video editing suite
- Top quality, advanced video enhancement tools
- Powerful trimming tools
- Script based editing
- Efficient, accurate and flexible user interface
- Take advantage of the Avid DNxHD code for efficient working with high definition footage
- Create titles and animation in 2D and 3D with Avid FX
- Engineered for collaboration
- Boris Continuum Complete - huge library of customizable filters and transitions
- Full native support for XDCAM HD, P2 and XDCAM-HD/EX formats
- Included SmartSound SonicFire Pro for automated music track creation
- Industry leading DVD and Blu-Ray authoring tools included
- Dedicated Support and training programs available
- Trial version available
- High quality output for web or electronic delivery
- Versions are available for PC and Mac but Avid recommend specific systems for running them on
Avid Media Composer is a top of the range video editing suite that gives you complete control over every step of the production process. Unlike some Avid solutions, Media composer is completely software based so you can run it on any Windows based PC or Mac. This makes it ideal for using on the move and running from a laptop, but it is equally suited to a studio set up. While not for beginners, Avid Media Composer is one of the most widely used tools in the industry and is used to create more of the world's film than any other editing system.
The user interface for Avid Media composer doesn't lend itself to beginners and you really need to spend some time learning it to get the most from it. However, by the time you start using software as advanced as this it is a likely bet that your job will have something to do with editing video. Avid makes its user interface as flexible and efficient as possible and you have complete control over the screen layout and can set up any kind of keyboard shortcuts you would like. It is also possible to take your settings to another workstation with the minimum of fuss so that you can get up and running quickly.
Avid Media Composer provides some of the most advanced editing tools in the industry. The open timeline means you can work with a variety of different video formats and resolutions on the one timeline and take advantage of the powerful trimming tools on offer. One of the most useful features for producers of documentaries or interviews is the ScriptSync script based editing functionality. Given a script and some footage this impressive technology can automatically match up your footage to sections of the script. It is then easy to search for different parts of the video based on the dialogue or script page number.
As well as editing tools Avid Media Composer provides everything you need to create stunning visual effects and enhance the quality of your footage. Real time color correction tools are on offer as well as NaturalMatch which will quickly and automatically match shots. For visual effects you have the choice of the bundled Boris Continuum Complete library or you can create your own using the included Avid FX application. Editing can all be carried out in real time using the high efficiency Avid DNxHD codec which is designed to maintain image quality during multi-generation editing.
Avid Media Composer is an extremely powerful video editing suite suitable for industry professionals. It provides an impressive range of advanced editing and visual effect tools that can all be accessed through an intuitive and efficient user interface. The price tag will scare away all but the most serious professionals so if you are looking for something more affordable why not have a look at some of the products in our top ten.
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