Designed to handle high volumes of mixed media, Media Composer accelerates high-res, HDR, and HD editing while eliminating time-consuming tasks. Besides the introduction of our new Media Composer family (with Media Composer starting now at just $20/month), we’ve prepared an new version (2018.4), packed with additional features that accelerate your editorial workflows. Here’s what’s new in Media Composer 2018.4 — now available!
Timeline Clip Notes Window Updates
You can now display a representative frame in the Timeline Clip Notes window. If the Frame column is displayed when you export from the context menu, Media Composer will create a subfolder of PNGs of those thumbnails.
Additionally, you can also search for text through the Timeline Quick Find field, change the font and adjust the font size for the Timeline Clip Notes, an can show/hide columns, similar to Bins.
Run Length Encoding for Alpha on Import
Now you can choose to import an alpha channel as either Uncompressed or as Run Length Endcoded (RLE). RLE is used to reduce storage size and bandwidth during playback. (RLE) is a form of lossless data compression where runs of data are stored as a single data value and count.
The default is Uncompressed. Access the Project Window Import Settings to select RLE compression.
iMac Pro Support
Avid Media Composer 2018.4 is now supported on Apple’s iMac Pro. Note that the iMac Pro will require the NEXIS 18.3 client.
You can find a complete list of qualified Mac and Windows workstations, laptops, and Operating Systems in the ReadMe document.
Refreshing Locked Scripts
This release includes two new script lock icon colors and status updates in the script titles to help you see the status of the Avid shared scripts. A new script lock icon color (yellow) has been added that indicates the owner of the shared script has made changes to the script. Another script lock icon color (blue) has been added that indicates that the owner of the shared script lock has released the lock and the script is now available for read/write.
Media Composer Generates iXML Metadata When Creating WAV Media
WAV media generated using Audio Export, as well as managed media in OMF (Wave) format, will include iXML metadata that follows the iXML standard as published by Gallery UK and commonly used in audio field recorders. Included in the iXML are certain audio-relevant bin columns, such as scene and take information, markers, track names, and a SMPTE standard unique media identifier.
Get more details on these features, changes and improvements in the ReadMe and What’s New documents on our Media Composer Documentation page.
Media Composer 2018.4 is now available for all customers who have a Subscription, Floating or Perpetual License with an active Upgrade and Support plan. As soon as you connect to the internet, your Avid Application Manager will notify you about the availability of this new version. If you don’t have an internet connection on your system, just download the latest version from your Avid Account or the Video Download Center.