| Description | The New Avid Media Composer 3.0 Editing Software from Avid is Avid's premiere editing system. The software is fully compatible with their hardware DNA products such as the Mojo SDI and Adrenaline with DNxcel. The software allows editors to work with standard and high definition video formats as well as film in 24p format. Media Composer also features unparalleled asset management and multicamera editing support, making it an excellent option for the most demanding professional editors. Compatible with the new Intel Macs and PC Key Features Film and Video Editing Media Composer allows you to work with SD, HDV and film sources with varying resolution and frame rates on a single timeline. You'll be able to work with these formats without having to go through time consuming rendering processes. The software also supports native editing of DVCPRO HD and HDV media. Native Sony XDCAM and Panasonic P2 Support The software supports the tapeless workflows that users of Sony XDCAM and Panasonic P2 cameras have come to expect. Media Composer supports the MXF format, allowing you to directly import this footage into the software without having to strip away embedded metadata. DNxHD Encoding Media Composer supports both 8- and 10-bit DNxHD encoding. This lets you apply effects, dissolves and titles to your footage and preview them in real-time, even when working with DVCPRO HD and HDV video. What is the difference between the academic software and the commercial versions? Academic software products are functionally identical to the commercial versions - the big difference is the special academic price. These are legal, licensed retail sealed software packages.Just as Amazon or PC World, but a fraction of the price. |