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Media Composer
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Media Composer Ultimate
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Ideal for... |
Professional editors and movie makers who work independently |
Professional editors, movie makers, and journalists who work in a collaborative environment |
Included software options |
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Media Composer | PhraseFind Option ScriptSync Option, Symphony Option, and NewsCutter Option included with Media Composer | Ultimate 1-, 2-, and 3-year subscriptions
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Projects |
Unlimited, with support for Custom Projects |
Bins |
Unlimited bins Volume bins Favorite bins |
Unlimited bins Volume bins Favorite bins Shared bins and projects |
Video and audio plug-in support |
All AVX and AAX plug-ins |
Transcode |
Yes |
Yes |
Consolidate |
Yes |
Yes |
Video tracks |
24
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24
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Audio tracks |
64
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64
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Data tracks |
Fully supported
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Fully supported
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Linked file support |
Full encode and decode |
Full encode and decode SD, HD, >HD |
Project formats |
SD PAL, SD NTSC, 720, 1080, 2K, UHD, 4K, Custom |
SD PAL, SD NTSC, 720, 1080, 2K, UHD, 4K, Custom |
Frame rates |
23.978p, 24p, 25i/p, 30i/p, 50i/p, 59.94i/p, 60p |
23.978p, 24p, 25i/p, 30i/p, 50i/p, 59.94i/p, 60p |
Native compression |
JFIF, DV, ProRes (encode on Mac only), XDCAM, AVC-I, IMX, DNxHD, DNxHR, XAVC-L, AVC-LongG, J2K |
JFIF, DV, ProRes (encode on Mac only), XDCAM, AVC-I, IMX, DNxHD, DNxHR, XAVC-L, AVC-LongG, J2K |
Color spaces |
601/709, RGB 709, S-Log3, SMPTE-2084, DCI-P3, Rec. 2020, ACES Proxy |
601/709, RGB 709, S-Log3, SMPTE-2084, DCI-P3, Rec. 2020, ACES Proxy |
Desktop display LUTs |
Rec. 709, DCI-P3, sRGB, Rec. 2020, ACES Proxy |
Rec. 709, DCI-P3, sRGB, Rec. 2020, ACES Proxy |
Audio resolutions |
32, 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz; 16- and 24-bit
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32, 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz; 16- and 24-bit
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Audio channels |
Mono, dual mono, stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 surround |
Mono, dual mono, stereo, 5.1 and 7.1 surround |
Video editing |
Best-in-class Trim tools Smart Tools Create sequence based on selection Script-based editing Auto-Sequence
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Best-in-class Trim tools Smart Tools Create sequence based on selection Script-based editing Auto-Sequence
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Multicam editing |
Group Clips MultiGroup 4-Way Split Display 9-Way Split Display MultiCam Editing mode MultiCam Accelerator keys Swap Banks Previous/Next in Group Group by Audio Waveforms |
Group Clips MultiGroup 4-Way Split Display 9-Way Split Display MultiCam Editing mode MultiCam Accelerator keys Swap Banks Previous/Next in Group Group by Audio Waveforms |
Video effects |
Full core set Source Side Motion Effects TimeWarp TimeWarp Fluid Motion Stabilize |
Full core set Source Side Motion Effects TimeWarp TimeWarp Fluid Motion Stabilize |
FrameFlex |
Yes |
Yes |
Timecode tool |
Yes |
Yes |
Print Timeline |
Yes |
Yes |
List tool |
Yes |
Yes |
Film workflows |
Yes |
Yes |
Stereoscopic 3D |
Yes |
Yes |
Color Correction |
CC Effect Predefined CC Effects HSL Controls Hue Offsets Luma Range Curves Color Info Channels (Secondary and Relationships available through the Symphony Option) |
Audio editing |
Audio Tool Audio Ducking Audio Punch-in Audio Subframe Slip Audio Grouping Read Audio Timecode Audio MultiMix Change Sample Rate |
Audio effects |
Full core set |
Full core set |
Workspaces |
Custom Single View Source/Record Editing Full Screen Playback Effects Editing Color Correction Audio Editing Capture |
Titles |
Classic Title tool Marquee tool |
Classic Title tool Marquee tool |
Background render, transcode, and consolidate |
Yes |
Yes |
Settings |
Full User settings Multiple Users settings Site settings Project settings |
Full User settings Multiple Users settings Site settings Project settings |
Keyboard Mapping |
Full |
Full |
Source/Record color differentiation |
Off by default |
Off by default |
Snap to Edit |
Off by default |
Off by default |
Auto-launch Effects Editor |
Off by default |
Off by default |
Video and audio plug-in support |
All AVX and AAX plug-ins |
All AVX and AAX plug-ins |
Avid Marketplace |
In-app AAX and AVX Marketplace and software upgrade |
Source Browser |
Yes |
Yes |
Drag-and-Drop Import |
Yes
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Yes
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Drag-and-Drop Link |
Yes |
Yes |
Photoshop w/Layers |
Yes |
Yes |
Capture |
Yes |
Yes |
Dynamic Media Folders |
Yes |
Yes |
AAF Import |
Yes |
Yes |
EDL Import |
Yes |
Yes |
ALE Import |
Yes |
Yes |
Shot Log Import |
Yes |
Yes |
SCC Import |
Yes |
Yes |
Edit While Capture |
Yes |
Yes |
QuickTime (.mov) formats |
Yes |
Yes |
Graphic Export |
Yes |
Yes |
AAF Export |
Yes |
Yes |
ALE Export |
Yes |
Yes |
AFE Export |
Yes |
Yes |
Shot Log Export |
Yes |
Yes |
SCC Export |
Yes |
Yes |
TTML Export |
Yes |
Yes |
AMA File Export |
Yes |
Yes |
DPX Export |
Yes |
Yes |
AS-11 MXF OP1a Export |
Yes |
Yes |
DNxHD MXF OP1a Export |
Yes |
Yes |
DNxHR MXF OP1a Export |
Yes |
Yes |
J2K MXF OP1a Export |
Yes |
Yes |
Export to Device |
Yes |
Yes |
Send to... |
Yes |
Yes |
Avid Artist | DNxIQ |
Yes |
Yes |
Avid Artist | DNxIV |
Yes
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Yes
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Avid Artist | DNxIP |
Yes |
Yes |
Avid Artist | DNxID |
Yes |
Yes |
Avid and third-party audio interfaces |
Yes |
Yes |
Third-party video interface |
Yes |
Yes |
Pro Tools | Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Pro Tools | Dock |
Yes |
Yes |
Artist Control |
Yes |
Yes |
Artist Mix |
Yes |
Yes |
Artist Color |
Yes |
Yes |
Artist Transport |
Yes |
Yes |
Media Composer | Symphony Option |
Yes |
Yes (Included) |
Media Composer | NewsCutter Option |
Yes |
Yes (Included) |
Media Composer | ScriptSync Option |
Yes |
Yes (Included) |
Media Composer | PhraseFind Option |
Yes |
Yes (Included) |
Media Composer | Production Pack |
Yes |
Yes |
Interplay | Production |
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Yes |
Interplay | MAM |
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Yes |
MediaCentral |
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Yes |
MediaCentral | Cloud UX |
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Yes |
Avid NEXIS shared bins and projects |
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Yes |
iNEWS |
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Yes |