Avid has just released Media Composer v3.5.9 ( Mac and PC).

This release is expected to be the final update to the Avid Media Composer v3.5.x. This release contains various bug fixes and performance improvements.

Software Eligibility:

Avid Media Composer v3.5.9 can be obtained in two ways:

1. Customers with a valid Avid Support Contract can obtain the v3.5.9 editor files on the Download Center (login and password required).

2. Customers without an Avid Support Contract who have purchased Avid Media Composer v3.5.x can obtain the editor files on the avid.com download site.

Important: - Customers already running Avid Media Composer v4.0.x should NOT download this update.  

General Q & A:

Q: Why is Avid releasing this product version after releasing the Avid Media Composer v4.0, Avid NewsCutter v8.0 and Avid Symphony v4.0?

A:  Avid feels strongly about continuing to improve the quality of all of our products.  While we do not anticipate another release for the Media Composer v3.5.x, NewsCutter v7.5.x, Symphony 3.5.x product family, we will deliver fixes to our customers if there is a need.  

Q: How customers will obtain the new editors?

The v3.5.9/v7.5.9 editors will be available for download from either the avid.com Download Site or the Avid Support Download Center (login and password required).    

Q: Is a dongle or SW licensing update required?

A:  No.  Customers that are already running Avid Media Composer v3.5.x, Avid NewsCutter v7.5.x or Avid Symphony 3.5.x will not need to update their dongle or their SW licensing option.

Q:  What has been fixed in this release?

A: There have been many improvements in this release.  Please check the ReadMe document that accompanies the download and will is also posted to the Knowledge Base.

Media Composer v3.5.9 ReadMe file can be found at:

http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=292715&Hilite=

Happy downloading