Avid Media Composer 2020 | Ultimate 1 Year Subscription (formerly Media Composer) provides all the same editing tools as Media Composer, plus extended workflows for real-time collaboration.
With this Media Composer | Ultimate option you get access to the Media Composer | PhraseFind Option, ScriptSync Option, Symphony Option, and NewsCutter Option.
Here are some key advantages of Avid Media Composer | Ultimate over Media Composer:
- Share bins and projects with other Media Composer and MediaCentral content contributors across the MediaCentral environment
- Access, edit, and share media stored on Avid NEXIS and other MediaCentral-managed storage systems
- Find the right clips fast with the Media Composer | PhraseFind Option
- Find the best takes in seconds for every line of dialog in a script with the Media Composer | ScriptSync Option
- Get access to advanced and secondary color correction tools and Universal Mastering with the Media Composer | Symphony Option
- Integrate with MediaCentral | Newsroom Management, iNEWS, and other ENPS for streamlined news editing with the Media Composer | NewsCutter Option (Windows only)
What’s New in Media Composer 2020
Bring More Speed and Ease to Your Workflow
Media Composer 2020.4 is packed with tons of timesaving new features, enhancements, and improvements. Whether you’re working from home, in the studio, or in a remote location, discover the many ways you can simplify, speed up, and extend your creative endeavors.
Video Editing
From the first cut to final finishing, get the tools every video editor needs to create compelling stories faster:
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Import & Manage - Work with any type of media and never lose sight of your content
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Edit & VFX - Create compelling stories at the speed of your imagination.
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Color & Deliver - Make projects look and sound better with advanced tools.
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Finish in the box, or out - Whether you do all color correction, grading, and audio mixing in Media Composer, or roundtrip out to other applications, you can be confident that your work will accurately hit every delivery specification.
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Total color precision - Media Composer future-proofs your content with its 32-bit floating-point color pipeline and ACES color support, ensuring consistent color accuracy from end to end. The Symphony Option offers advanced color grading tools and IMF packaging, so you can easily deliver to Netflix and other OTT specifications with confidence.
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Produce dramatic HDR imagery - Tell stories that showcase true-to-life image quality with effortless HDR workflows. Import, edit, color grade, and deliver incredibly realistic imagery with exceptional detail in the shadows and highlights.
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Create studio-quality soundtracks - Make your story sound as good as it looks with a suite of audio tools and plugins. Create up to 64 tracks of dialogue, music, and sound effects in 7.1 surround. Or send all tracks and effects to Pro Tools for audio post—without having to transcode sequences first.
Edu Proof
Higher Education Students
You must show evidence of current enrollment at an accredited, government recognized public or private post-secondary/tertiary degree-granting academic institution, or for-profit career/vocational schools that grants degrees and/or certificates, by providing ONE of the following:
- A copy of a student ID card containing the student's name, school name, and the current academic term
- A copy of a tuition statement or course bill including the school's logo or seal, student name, and the current date/academic year
- An official letter from the registrar of the school, including student name, the school name, and the current date/academic term
- A copy of a student schedule including student name, the school name, and the current date/academic term
- Screen captures from school websites may be accepted (at Avid’s discretion) if your name, school name, and valid date are clearly visible
Teachers, Faculty and Staff
You must show evidence of current employment at a government-recognized public or private primary or secondary school, local education authority, public or private university or college, for-profit career/vocational school that grants degrees and/or certificates, or school for instrumental instruction/tuition by providing one of the following:
- A copy of a faculty or staff paycheck stub showing employee name and school name
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- An employer's written confirmation on school letterhead or certificate of employment
Institutions
Anyone purchasing an Institution license on behalf of an Education Institution must show evidence of current employment at a government-recognized public or private primary or secondary school, local education authority, public or private university or college, for-profit career/vocational school that grants degrees and/or certificates, or school for instrumental instruction/tuition by providing one of the following:
- A valid email address issued by your institution (i.e., faculty@university.edu)
- Written confirmation on school letterhead naming the school and the individual completing the verification.
Secondary Students
Secondary students must show evidence of current enrollment at an accredited, government-recognized public or private secondary school by providing one of the following:
- A copy of a student ID card containing the student's name, school name, and the current academic year
- A copy of a report card, a tuition statement, or a letter from the school administration confirming your enrollment status (must contain the school, district, or local authority name, your name, and a date reflecting the current academic year).
Homeschool Teachers or Students
You must show evidence of status as a homeschool teacher by providing one of the following:
- A current copy of a Homeschool Membership Association card
- A current copy of a curriculum receipt
- Any official documentation issued by the local/state government that recognizes your family's intent to homeschool
Sending the Proof
Information regarding where to send your Proof of Educational Status will be automatically e-mailed to you upon receipt of your order. You can also check our Educational Orders FAQ.
Technical Support
Novedge does not provide technical support for educational versions of the software. If you need technical support please refer to the manufacturer website for additional information.
