Avid Media Composer
Avid Media Composer First (properly known as Media Composer | First) is the free, entry-level version of Avid’s flagship Media Composer NLE. It’s the non-linear editor standard for countless blockbuster film productions and major television series.
Feature
- Video editing, FrameFlex, Video effects
- Timecode tool, Print Timeline, Color Correction
- Audio editing, Audio effects,
- Titler+ Marquee tool
- Keyboard Mapping, Interface customization
- List tool, Film workflows, Stereoscopic 3D
- Source/Record color differentiation
- Snap to Edit, Auto-launch Effects Editor
- Video and audio plugin support
- Avid Marketplace
Media Composer | First Minimum System Requirements
Windows:
- Computer: Avid-qualified Windows-based computer
- Note: Intel i5 Computers and Laptops are not supported.
- Memory: 16 GB or more recommended; 32 GB or more when working with UHD or high frame rate media; 8 GB minimum
- Windows OS Compatibility Grid
- Additional Notes:
- Media Composer | First requires a 64-bit Windows operating systems
- Windows 10 Professional and Enterprise
- Windows 8.1 Professional and Enterprise
- Windows 7 Professional (Service Pack 1 only)
MacOS :
- Computer: Avid-qualified Apple computers
- Note: i5 Mac Computers and Laptops are not supported
- Mac OS X 10.14.5 is now qualified.
- Memory: 16 GB or more recommended; 32 GB or more when working with UHD or high frame rate media; 8 GB minimum
- See Feature Performance page for more info.
- Mac OS Compatibility Grid
- Additional Note:
- Make sure you check the ReadMe for Media Composer | First on the Media Composer | First Documentation page prior to upgrading your OS X. Many times Apple releases a new version that we have not approved yet. Always check prior to upgrading.
Starting at $23.99 USD
- Save money when you commit to 12 months
- Includes access to all new releases and Standard support throughout your subscription
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Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X is a professional non-linear video editing application published by Apple Inc. as part of their Pro Apps family of software programs. It was released on June 21, 2011 for sale in the Mac App Store.
Final Cut Pro X shares some of both its code and interface design philosophy with Apple’s consumer video editing software, iMovie.
Minimum System Requirements
- macOS 10.14.6 or later
- 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended for 4K editing, 3D titles and 360° video editing)
- Metal-capable graphics card
- 1GB of VRAM recommended for 4K editing, 3D titles and 360° video editing
- 3.8GB of available disk space
- Some features require Internet access; charges may apply. Blu-ray recorder required for burning Blu-ray discs. Video output to VR headset requires Mac computer with discrete graphics running macOS Mojave. 27-inch iMac with Radeon Pro 580 graphics or better recommended.
Features
Application :
- mport, edit and share 360° video from equirectangular images stitched together from a wide variety of cameras. Support for HTC Vive VR headset.2
- Send your iMovie for iOS project directly to Final Cut Pro for advanced editing, audio work and finishing
- Automatically display the most useful functions for your task using the Touch Bar on MacBook Pro
- Support for standard Rec. 709 Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and Rec. 2020 High Dynamic Range (HDR) in libraries and projects from camera import to delivery. Edit and share Rec. 2020 PQ and HLG.
Editing and Timeline :
- Dual viewers for matching action between source material and edited timeline
- Direct access to iTunes, iMovie, Photos, Aperture and GarageBand through media browsers
- Timeline Index for timeline navigation and the selection of items based on text searches and other important metadata
- Position tool for moving and deleting media in the timeline and leaving a gap
- Clip Markers that include to-do items that can be ticked off when tasks are completed
- Snapping to Playhead, Skimmer, Clips and Markers
- Replace with Gap
- Lift from Primary Storyline
- Create Storyline to consolidate B-roll into a single unit
- Insert Placeholder
- Insert Gap
- Numeric entry of precise clip durations
- Blade tool and Blade All command for adding edits
- High-quality Standard Dynamic Range(SDR) and High Dynamic Range(HDR), real-time vectorscopes, waveforms and histograms for both viewer and Event viewer. Vertical placement of scopes below viewers optimises onscreen space.
- Record Audio tool for adding narration includes a countdown and the option to record multiple takes into Auditions
- Six Clip Appearance presets for timeline display
- Multi-Touch gesture support
- Organise, view, mute and export based on automatically assigned or customised roles metadata
- Customise project start time
- Join Through Edit command r
Effects :
- High-quality, drag-and-drop noise reduction effect reduces or eliminates grain and video noise
- 360° titles, generators and effects including the 360° Patch and Tiny Planet effects
- HDR Tools effect lets you easily tone map HDR to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) output as well as convert between PQ and HLG formats
- LUT effect can import third-party 3D LUTs
- Flow transition seamlessly smooths jump cuts
- Remove Effects and Remove Attributes commands
- Timecode effect and generator to display source clip name and source timecode
- Beautifully animated and easily customisable 3D titles with hundreds of combinations of materials, lighting and edges
- Cinematic 3D title templates with built-in backgrounds and animations
- Large collection of 3D text styles to create stunning looks in one click
- Apply superellipse Shape mask to any clip
- Customisable Default Effect lets you choose a video and audio effect that is assigned to a keyboard shortcut
- Advanced chroma keying with controls for colour sampling, edge adjustments and light wrap
- Drop Shadow includes intuitive onscreen controls and automatic orientation adjustment
- Shared Render Engine with Motion and Compressor
