Updated versions of the editor from Avid

Now Avid has new updates out, it is the following programs:

Avid Media Composer v.3.5.1 (Mac and PC)
Avid Symphony v.3.5.1 (Mac and PC)
Avid NewsCutter v.7.5.1 (PC)

to download the new version go to the following link:
http://www.avid.com/support/downloadcenter/upgradeOptions.asp

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Pictures of the new Panasonic AG-HPX300 camera

I had the change to play a bit with the new Panasonic camera, that is a very nice camera in the "chep" end.
It is recording on P2 cards (it has 2 slot) and you can change the lens.
Here are some pictures of the camera.

Media Composer v.3.5 new without dongle

Finally finaly Avid has done what we have been asking for, they have made it Dongle free,
the newest update to version 3.5 is working without the dongle, you simply activate it online, and the best part is that you ahve a 14 days trial.
They also added 3D format support (Stereoscope editing)
Key frameable color correctiong (I´m looking forward to play with that)
Avid Media Access Architecture, wich let you link clips from a third party devices like P2 or XDCAM, without transcoding.
A new fluid stabilizer feature, and a lot of other great stuff.

You can read more about it here: Avid Media Composer v.3.5

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Media Composer v.3.5 new without dongle

Finally finaaly Avid has done what we have been asking for, they have made it Dongle free,
the newest update to version 3.5 is working without the dongle, you simply activate it online, and the best part is that you ahve a 14 days trial.
They also added 3D format support (Stereoscope editing)
Key frameable color correctiong (I´m looking forward to play with that)
Avid Media Access Architecture, wich let you link clips from a third party devices like P2 or XDCAM, without transcoding.
A new fluid stabilizer feature, and a lot of other great stuff.

You can read more about it here: Avid Media Composer v.3.5

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Avid is back at this years NAB 2009

This years NAB show the 18-23 of april in Las Vegas will be with Avid, they decided to be at the show floor this year, and it seems they will demonstrate the workflow bethween pro tools and avid, among other things.
You can read more here: Avid at NAB 2009


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VideoGuys.com puts Media Composer as the best product of the year

over at Videoguys.com they once a year celebrate the 10 best products of the year, you can see the list at http://www.videoguys.com/2008best.htm
The winner this time is Avid Media Composer v.3
The reason for this (according to Videoguys.com) is that no other product has made a bigger impact, and with this product Avid send out a message to the industry that they are back in the game, and want to stay at the top for the best editor on the planet (at least this planet).

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New Avid ISIS version - If you need more storage

Avid higher the capacity of ISIS to 384 TB

It is now possible to get more space for you footage if you use Avid ISIS, now you can have 384 TB with the version 2, it also gives you the option to have 330 real time clients.

With the new version you get 10 Gig ethernet, and can work in uncompressed HD or 2K, if you decide only to use 1 Gb/sec ethernet Avid suggest that you use the DNxHD 220 HD format.

In this version Avid also changed the amount of files, to 10 million (that's alot)

To get more informations about this you can follow this link: Avid ISI