Avid Editing Application ® ReadMe for Media Composer® | Software v8.2 Revision History Date Description 11/21/2014 Updated “Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems” on page 7 to include support for Mac OS v10.10. 11/03/2014 Updated Fixed in Media Composer v8.2 to add an Open I/O Toggle Client Monitor fix. 10/22/2014 Updated Fixed in Media Composer v8.2 to add dual roller trim fix. 10/20/2017 Added note in New in Media Composer v8.2 concerning AIR effects.
Symbols and Conventions Contents If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 New in Media Composer v8.2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Notes on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Software Licensing. .
If You Need Help Symbol or Convention Meaning or Action (Windows), (Windows only), (Macintosh), or (Macintosh only) This text indicates that the information applies only to the specified operating system, either Windows or Macintosh OS X. Bold font Bold font is primarily used in task instructions to identify user interface items and keyboard sequences. Italic font Italic font is used to emphasize certain words and to indicate variables.
New in Media Composer v8.2 New in Media Composer v8.2 For information on new features, see the What’s New v8.2. n Also with v8.2, AIR Creative Collection Effects are not automatically installed with the editing application. You can find the installer for the AIR Creative Collection Effects on the Download Center or on My Avid Accounts. Fixed in Media Composer v8.2 The following have been fixed in the editing application: ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00186302, UDevC00185885.
After Installing the Editing Application If you are upgrading from v7.x to v8.x, you must uninstall the Avid Transcode Service and the Avid Editing application. Beginning with version 8.0 of the editing application, the Transcode Service is included as part of the editing application and is no longer a separate program. When you uninstall Media Composer v8.0, a separate uninstall of Transcode service is no longer necessary.
Notes on Windows Notes on Windows Note the following topics if you are running the editing application on the Windows OS. Disabling Desktop Compositing When the Avid editor is launched you might see a dialog box asking you to disable desktop compositing. You can disable it without adversely affecting the Avid editing application. You can choose to disable it and continue with your editing session. The dialog will appear once you relaunch the application unless you disable the option.
Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems Some features are processor-intensive and require specific hardware. See “Feature Performance” on page 23 for more info. The following tables provide the information on qualified Windows and Macintosh hardware. For 3rd-Party Open IO hardware qualification refer to the manufacturer’s documentation. See the Open IO Frequently Asked Questions document on the Knowledge Base: http://avid.force.
Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems 4. Click on the “Read only” text in the Privilege column next to Everyone and set the privilege to “Read & Write” You should now be able to see the system drive as a valid media drive. n If you repair permissions on the system drive, they will reset and you will have to repeat this procedure. Macintosh v10.8.x and AVCHD If you are working with AVCHD and have Macintosh v10.8.
Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems Qualified PC Hardware Graphics Card Supported with HP z820 Dual 8 Core Intel Xeon E5-2665 2.4 GHz, Quad 6-core E5-2640 2.5 GHz NVIDIA Q4000 or K4000 Software Only Nitris DX Mojo DX Lenovo D30 Dual 6 core E5-2640 2.5Ghz or Dual 8 core E5-2660 2.2 GHz 16 GB DDR3-1600 memory NVIDIA Q4000 or K4000 Software Only Nitris DX Mojo DX Lenovo C30 Dual 6 core E5-2640 2.5GHz or Dual 8 core E5-2660 2.
Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems Qualified PC Hardware Graphics Card Supported with Lenovo S30 6-core Intel E5-1650 3.2 GHz 8 GB NVIDIA Q2000 or DDR3-1600 memory K2000 Software Only Nitris DX Mojo DX Dell T3600 6-core Intel E5-1650 3.2 GHz 8 GB NVIDIA Q2000 or DDR3-1600 memory K2000 Software Only Nitris DX Mojo DX HP z400 Single 6 Core 3.33 GHz NVIDIA Quadro FX 3800 Quadro 2000 Software Only Nitris DX Mojo DX HP z400 Single Quad Core, 3.06 GHz or 2.
Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems Qualified PC Hardware Graphics Card Supported with Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 93Z i7-4770S 3.1 Intel HD4600 Ghz 8/16 GB DDR3-1600 memory quad core All-in-One Software Only HP Z220 Quad Xeon E3-1245V2 3.4 GHz 8 GB Q600 or K600 DDR3-1600 memory (Tower or SFF) HD4000 Software Only HP Z1 Quad Xeon E3-1245V2 3.4 GHz 8 GB DDR3-1600 memory All-in-One NVIDIA K1000M or Software Only HD4000 Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 92Z i7-3770S 3.
Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems Qualified PC Notebooks Graphics Cards Supported With HP Zbook 15" 2.4 Ghz and higher quad core i7 K1100M 1920x1080 - 8/16 GB 1600Mhz DDR3 K2100M Memory thunderbolt Software Only HP Zbook 17" 2.4 Ghz and higher quad core i7 K3100M Software Only 1920x1080 - 8/16 GB 1600Mhz DDR3 Memory thunderbolt K4100M Dell M3800 15" 2.2 Ghz and higher quad core i7 1920x1080 or 3200x1800 - 8/16 GB 1600Mhz DDR3 Memory Ultrabook K1100M Dell M4800 15" 2.
Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems Qualified PC Notebooks Graphics Cards Supported With HP 8560w, i7-2720Q, 2820Q, 2.2 or 2.3 GHz 17” 1920 x1080 NVIDIA Quadro 1000M Quadro 2000M Software Only Dell M6600, i7-2720Q, 2820Q, 2.2 or 2.3 GHz NVIDIA 17” 1920 x1080 Quadro 3000M Quadro 4000M Software Only Mojo DX Dell M4600, i7-2720Q, 2820Q, 2.2 or 2.3 GHz NVIDIA 15” 1920 x1080 Quadro 1000M Quadro 2000M Software Only Mojo DX HP 8740w X820, X920 Quad i7 (1.73, 2.
Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems Qualified Macintosh Hardware Graphics Cards Supported With Mac Pro “Nehalem” 2.66 GHz or 2.93 GHz Dual Quad Core Intel Xeon NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 Software Only Nitris DX Mojo DX Mac Pro “Nehalem” Dual 2.26 GHz Quad Core Intel NVIDIA GeForce GT Software Only 120 Mac Pro “Harpertown” Dual Quad Core 3.0 or 3.2 GHz NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT Software Only Nitris DX Mojo DX iMac 27" 3.2,3.4 GHz i5 or 3.
Qualified Hardware and Operating Systems Qualified Macintosh Notebooks for Media Composer The following Macintosh notebooks are qualified with the current editing applications. The following applies to the editing system when running on a laptop. • HD Capture on Macintosh notebooks is not supported • Playback in full quality 10 bit mode is not supported Qualified Macintosh Notebook Graphics Cards Supported With MacBook Air 13" - 1.
Compatibility Chart Compatibility Chart The following table lists the NVIDIA® driver, QuickTime®, Windows Media™, shared storage, Sony® XDCAM™, Panasonic® P2, and Pro Tools LE® versions that were qualified with the Avid editing applications. Item Versions Comments QuickTime Support v7.7.5 (Windows) v10.x, (v7.x legacy) (Macintosh) Note: QuickTime v10X does not include QuickTime Pro options.
Avid Editing Application Compatibility with Pro Tools Avid Editing Application Compatibility with Pro Tools General Co-Installation Notes: • Install Pro Tools first and then Media Composer. • You must uninstall all older versions of Media Composer or Pro Tools before installing newer versions. • Co-install does not support both applications launched simultaneously.
Co-installation Configurations and Audio Device Support Co-installation Configurations and Audio Device Support Avid Pro Tools Applications MC/NC Software Only MC/NC with Mojo DX MC/NC/ with Nitris DX Pro Tools Software Only Co-install Co-install Co-install Pro Tools|HD Native Co-install/ Co-install Audio Device Co-install Pro Tools|HD Co-install/ Co-install Audio Device Co-install Pro Tools|HD, with chassis Not Tested Not Tested Pro Tools Product Not Tested Avid Mbox Family Audio Devices
External Controllers Audio MC/NC Device Software (Interface) Only MC/NC with Mojo DX MC/NC/ with Nitris DX Co-install Co-install Mbox 2 Co-install/ Co-install Mini (USB) Audio Device Co-install Mbox 2 Micro (USB) Co-install Not tested MC/NC with Mojo DX MC/NC/ with Nitris DX Mbox 2 Pro Co-install (1394) Co-install Other Avid Audio Devices Audio MC/NC Device Software (Interface) Only Digi 002 (1394) Co-install/ Co-install Audio Device (Windows) Co-install Digi 003 (1394) Co-install Co-in
External Controllers • Avid Artist Transport • Avid Artist Color External controllers or mixers are optional. They are not required for you to perform automation gain or pan recording on an Avid editing system. The following table compares Avid external controllers and mixers.
Setting up the NVIDIA Card a. The Digi 002 can be used as a standalone audio mixer but not at the same time as it is being used as an automation gain or automation pan controller or control surface. For more information on using these external fader controllers or mixers, see “Recording Automation Gain or Automation Pan Information” in the Help.
Shared Storage Support 3. Click the Global Setting tab. 4. Under Global presets, select Base Profile. 5. Scroll to locate the Power Management Mode. Select Prefer maximum performance. 6. Click Apply. Reboot after installing the Nvidia software even if you are not prompted to do so. Never use the Windows “roll back driver” feature on the Nvidia driver. The driver version must match the rest of the components the Nvidia installer installs.
Feature Performance Feature Performance A number of features in this editing application are processor-intensive. As a result, you might experience problems if you are working on an older system. The following chart shows the hardware that Avid has successfully qualified when using these features. For a list of the qualified systems, see Qualified Workstations and Laptops. Feature Description Recommended System DMF and Background Transcode, Background Render 8 GB RAM minimum.
Limitations Feature Description Recommended System AMA (QuickTime) AMA is a processor intensive operation. Lower end platforms may not offer optimum performance. Highly compressed codecs such as H.264 will exhibit minimal real-time performance. Recommendation of qualified systems depends on your planned use of this feature. Heavy usage of highly compressed codecs requires the high end systems.
Limitations ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00180039. Media Indexer limitation: When you check in an AMA file, the system does not create .spaaf files if the workspace for .spaaf files is not mounted correctly on the ISIS client. Before you begin to check the AMA files into Interplay, you must manually create the top level folder for the .spaaf files and configure the Media Indexer to index that folder. Avid recommends that you dedicate a specific workspace for the spaaf files.
Limitations ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00163957. Hue offset color wheels might not appear when you use Artist Color to enter Color Correction mode the first time after start your Avid editing application. Any parameter update will draw them. Workaround: When you make any change in a parameter in the Color Correction tool, the color wheels appear. ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00156948. (The F2 soft key (Next HSL Subtab) does not function until after you apply a color correction to your footage.
Limitations Capture ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00181736. If you are on a Windows 8 system, you might notice a slight stutter while recording (or in Capture Mode) but the video will record without any skips or dropped frames. Compatibility ➤ Bug Number: . When transcoding LogC AMIRA clips that have embedded LUTs, and you decide not to apply the color transformations during the transcode, the color metadata will be carried forward in the new clip but the AMIRA LUT won’t be embedded in the new clip.
Limitations ➤ Bug Number: . If you are using a removable drive or reader as a DMF watch folder, make sure that “Automatically AMA-link to volumes” is deselected in the AMA Settings. ➤ Bug Number: . The following media types are not currently supported with Dynamic Media Folders in Media Composer: • Uncompressed 8bit and 10b QuickTime files • QuickTime files that include an alpha channel • Sony XDCAM-EX Effects ➤ Bug Number: .
Limitations Workaround: Open the Workgroup Properties tool on the editor and check whether any of the services are not running. Restart any services as required. Then restart the Avid editing application again. You may have to do this the first few times that you start the editor. After a few times the services will begin starting automatically, even after a reboot. iXML Metadata in BWAV Files ➤ Bug Number: . Multi-channel track identification information is not read from iXML ➤ Bug Number: .
Limitations QuickTime ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00159820. QuickTime Reference movies are not supported by QuickTime Player X. They are still supported in QuickTime Player 7 on the Macintosh. They are also not supported in QuickTime version 7.6.9 on Windows. Project Sync ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00179779. If you use Interplay Assist to create shotlists, you can save the shotlists in a folder within a synced project folder in your Interplay database.
Limitations Workaround: To update a sequence in a synced project, click the bin with your sequence to activate it, and then select File > Save Bin, or select the bin, and then select Bin > Update Bin from Interplay. For more information on saving sequences to Interplay, see “Updating a Synced Project” in the Help for your Avid editing application. ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00180195.
Limitations ➤ ➤ NVIDIA 3D Vision • Avid currently only supports the NVIDIA 3D Vision Home bundle (which includes the 3D glasses, emitter hub and display monitor). The 3D Vision Pro has not been successfully tested. • Full screen playback on an NVIDIA 3D Vision monitor is only supported on a Windows system. • Due to an NVIDIA driver issue, the first time that the full screen play window appears, the application will resize to a single monitor. Resize the application as necessary.
Limitations ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00164678. You can drag audio keyframes past adjacent audio keyframes. Moving an audio keyframe past another keyframe causes the keyframes to swap values. For example, set volume levels on two audio keyframes: Keyframe A for low volume (left keyframe) and Keyframe B for high volume (right keyframe). If you then drag Keyframe A to the right of Keyframe B, Keyframe A now displays the higher volume level. ➤ Bug Number: UDevC00164995.
Limitations Legal Notices Product specifications are subject to change without notice and do not represent a commitment on the part of Avid Technology, Inc. This product is subject to the terms and conditions of a software license agreement provided with the software. The product may only be used in accordance with the license agreement. This product may be protected by one or more U.S. and non-U.S patents. Details are available at www.avid.com/patents.
