Reinstalling Avid after Harddrive Crash
Recently my 2010 iMac harddrive crashed. It was unsaveable so apple gave me a new one. I redownloaded Avid from the website ( i had the installers saved on my external but i thought it would be best to...
View ArticleUnable to open bin transfer from laptop to ISIS project
Hi, I have an issue just with one of my sequences in a bin. I am unable to transfer my bin from my laptop (Avid Media composer v7) over to my desktop running Syphony v6.0.3. Both running from the...
View Articleuploading a completed project
Hi just completed my first project. how do i convert to a format that can be uploaded to You Tube?
View ArticleSurround Sound Mixing
hey everyone.im a very novice user here. I have been using Final Cut for a while and a buddy who uses Media Composer 5 asked me to help him out. He is editing a project and placed all is audio in as...
View ArticleAudio import problem
I am trying to import an HD clip from a DSLR and the audio will not follow, I get this erroe message:(An unexpected error occurred while importing the quicktime audio tracks. the imported audio tracks...
View ArticleHow can I force Avid to close, I've tried almost everything
I can't shutdown my computer as a number of critical things are happening that can't be interrupted.Avid Media Composer is running but has crashed, and I want to end the task and start it again.I have...
View ArticleHelp Background services & AMA issues
Ok as i say in my portfolio i'm new to editing at this level and an training myself, as i go. Well....... I just hit a brick wall doing 90mph1 when loading MC 7.03 I get Desktop Composting must be...
View ArticleProblems using wav files on Avid
HELP PLEASE! I recorded several wav files. Two of these files (recorded on the same day, same settings, and same device) can't be played on itunes or quicktime player, but can be played on VLC. The...
View Articleregistration message keeps popping up
I'm running Protools 10 on Mac OSX 10.6.8. I've registered the product but I'm getting an annoyingly persistant message reminding me to register. It acknowledges that I have registered but won't quit...
View ArticleAdvice on memory for system to run MC7
I've just purchased a copy of MC7 that will run on 2009 Mac Pro (8 core 1066MHz ECC). We're currently using 4 of the 8 memory slots (4x 2GB for a total of 8GB RAM). I'm looking for some advice on what...
View ArticleDVDO Air as client monitor
I was wondering if anyone has tried this little device for use as a client monitor?http://www.dvdo.com/air/I'd like to use my 52" TV as the client monitor without having to find a long-ass cable to...
View ArticleSeeking MC Editor/Production Assistant
Looking for Part Time Video Editor/ Production Assistant. We are a small video production company near LAX in Los Angeles. Must have knowledge of MC. We have MC 6. Experience with video production...
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MC error, can not edit....
Hello all, Im having some major issues over here and I don't know what to do. I keep getting this error everytime I try to edit this sequence. Only change that was made to my system is I had to...
View Article1080p Project Under 720p Settings + Blackmagic
Hi there community, 2 questions:1. We are running broadcast documentary edits in 1080p 25fps. However our client monitor is a Sony Bravia that only supports 1080i or 720p so naturally we have to set...
View ArticleWav files aren't playing on Avid
HELP PLEASE! I recorded several wav files. Two of these files (recorded on the same day, same settings, and same device) can't be played on itunes or quicktime player, but can be played on VLC. The...
View ArticleAvid keeps crashing
Hello, I'm running Avid Media Composer 6.5.2 on my iMac (mountain lion 10.8.5, i5 2.5GHz, radeon 6750M 512MB, 4GB 1333 MHz) and it seems to crash frequently for no reason. Is it a software or hardware...
View ArticleFrame mode bin view redraw / refresh slowly and frequently
Hey guys,I'm using MC 6 and a supported system. Quadro2000, xeon 6core, 16gb ram, etc. The problem I'm having is that when I use frame mode instead of text on the bin view, every time I click between...
View ArticleThe media services engine was unable to make a connection
Hello all,I am trying to do a transcode in the background, but whenever I do so I get an error message which states "The media services engine was unable to make a connection." I am not sure what I am...
View ArticleAudio keyframe (changing volume of a group of keyframe)
Hi ! When it comes to mixing in Avid Media Composer, there is a fonction we have always used at work to change the volume of a group of keyframe : putting Mark IN and Mark OUT in timeline, and...
View ArticleAMA seq needs linking to 4:1s offline rushes
Here it is... Deep breath!We were handed a mac drive containing 200 hours of Canon xf media. Let's call this drive 'DS'The director has stored all his material in folders dated at the time they were...
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