I’m considering buying the new Mac Studio M2 Max system and wanted to understand if Avid Media composer is supporting that hardware config yet? Has anyone tested or know anyone that is using it yet? Primary use is offline editing, 4k max. Some jumping back and forth between different NLEs, After... (read more)

Hello, We are having an issue where our Avid UX sequences are locked. Our workflow is: -Sequences created in Media Composer -Checked into Interplay -Sequnce opened in UX - sequence is locked. We did manage to do a very simple edit with only one clip as a test and it was unlocked. When we can back to... (read more)

Hi all, Looking to add the delete command as a shortcut to my keyboard - I know this is already something on my keyboard by default on the Delete key, but I would also like to add this functionality on other keys. I have tried Menu to Button reassignment but this isn't simple, because when trying... (read more)

Hi all, First post on the forums, pls be kind - Is there a default "Comments" column I can use for comments, notes etc? I am speciically looking for a column that will allow me to make notes on anything other than clips, as I've found the "Journalist" collumn allows custom text... (read more)

In your experience which is the best working codec when editing? I mean the codec to use when rendering or making a video mixdown? I used to work with DNxHR SQ for every step, but now I have access at a much powerful editing hardware and I rarely import media, I just link it, so when rendering I ask... (read more)

Hi, I'm a film student. I'm making a music video and used blue screen outside while filming. I'm guessing I should edit the blue screen clips first before inputting them into my project?? Also, is there a really good video tutorial about how to edit when blue screen was used? One final question... (read more)

I am working on a project with another editor who is using an older version of avid (8.5). I recently aquired a new system on macOS w/ Big Sur and have the 2021.6.0 version. I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to share bins between projects from these versions or any other older version... (read more)

After upgrading to the latest version (2021.5) from 2021.3 I am stuck. The biggest problem is that I am unable to scroll in the timeline. Clicking on the timeline, the blue scroll line is stuck either at the beginning or the end of the timeline and trying to grab it does nothing. I can scroll in the... (read more)

HI all, So.. I am kinda lost to be honest with all the existing components to build my own pc x) I'm a new professionnal editor and i'm looking for the perfect config (like everybody here i guess ^^).. I would like something stable obviously, made for today standards, so looking forward for 4K... (read more)

Hello I a film student at UNiversity and have never done editing before in my life until I was required to attend the AVID class in order for me to be able to get my degree. My final and most important editing assignment is due this week but after I shot the assignment which was a scene similar to James... (read more)