The Media Composer® 6.0.3, Symphony™ 6.0.3 and NewsCutter® 10.0.3 maintenance releases are now available for download from the Avid® Download Center (login and password required). These updates are full installers and are available at no charge for all Media Composer 6, Symphony 6, and NewsCutter 10 owners.
The Media Composer® 6.0.3, Symphony™ 6.0.3 and NewsCutter® 10.0.3 maintenance releases are now available for download from the Avid® Download Center (login and password required). These updates are full installers and are available at no charge for all Media Composer 6, Symphony 6, and NewsCutter 10 owners.
These new software updates include:
- Tons of software improvements and fixes based on customer feedback
- Support for Mac OS X "Mountain Lion" (supported on local storage only at this time)
- No charge update for existing Media Composer 6.x, Symphony 6.0.x and NewsCutter 10.0.x customers
What's New in Media Composer 6, Symphony 6, and NewsCutter 10?
- Rebuilt from the core on an entirely new, open, 64-bit architecture that raises the bar for performance, flexibility, and productivity to handle complex editing
- A sleek, new user interface designed to speed workflows while simultaneously preserving the same functionality that so many Avid professionals have built their careers on
- Work with the Avid or third-party hardware you want—with Avid Open I/O, third-party manufacturers can now make their I/O hardware work with the Media Composer family of products
- Manage and edit stereoscopic 3D projects with a comprehensive set of editorial tools and workflows
- Take hands-on control of all color correction and grading functions with Artist Color
- Create 5.1 and 7.1 surround mixes directly within Media Composer, or import from Pro Tools®
- Work more creatively with audio with new mixer features and support for additional Pro Tools hardware
- Get full native ProRes support on Mac (encode and decode) and Windows (decode only) for easy integration into any ProRes workflow
- Instantly access, screen, and edit AVCHD clips and RED EPIC footage through AMA
- Accelerate your RGB 4:4:4 workflow with Avid DNxHD® 444, which delivers exceptional image quality in a low bandwidth format
- Conveniently purchase stock footage, plug-ins, and more through the Avid Marketplace
- Get direct access to user guides and documentation from within the interface
- Access additional ancillary data when working with XDCAM HD material
- Gain new audio enhancements, including individual "Track Metering" in the audio mixer, Direct Out export to file, and Surround to Stereo Down-Mixing
- Get more choices with new Media Composer 6 and NewsCutter 10 hardware bundle offerings, new Symphony standalone software option, and two Symphony bundles (Symphony Artist package and the turnkey Symphony System)
- New consistent upgrade pricing across all products
Product Compatibility: HP Z220 Systems Qualified with Media Composer, Symphony and NewsCutter
The Avid is pleased to announce qualification of the HP Z220 Tower and the HP Z220 Small Form Factor workstations with Media Composer, NewsCutter, and Symphony.
Key points
- Only Media Composer, Symphony, and NewsCutter software-only configurations are qualified
- ISIS is both supported and qualified for these HP systems
Availability
The HP Z220 Tower and the HP Z220 Small Form Factor workstations are available through HP directly or from HP resellers.
Requirements
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Qualified HP systems can be used with any of the following:
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HP Z220 Tower specifications
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HP Z220 Small Form Factor specifications
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