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  • Hey all, just changed over the backend after 15 years I figured time to give it a bit of an update, its probably gonna be a bit weird for most of you and i am sure there is a few bugs to work out but it should kinda work the same as before... hopefully :)

Anyone using Avid 8 yet? Is it buggy?

I upgraded from 6.0 to 8.2 and I have to say that I like 8.2. It was pretty easy upgrade and there have been some nice features added. And it's been stable *knocks on wood*.
 
MC 8.3 with 2K/4K support is now available.

Michael
 
MichaelP said:
MC 8.3 with 2K/4K support is now available.

Michael
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Hello Michael,

I would love to know the data rate for DNxHR codec. Do you have any figures to share?

More than that:


DNxHR 444—4:4:4 color space; super gorgeous imagery, ideal for high-quality color correction and finishing
DNxHR HQX—High quality extended; beautiful imagery for color correction and mastering
DNxHR HQ—High quality; offers a great balance of beauty at a smaller bandwidth for editorial
DNxHR SQ—Standard quality; ideal for editorial
DNxHR LB—Low bandwidth; ideal for remote workflows and saving storage; LB 1/4 resolution and LB 1/16 resolution also available for the most bandwidth/space-constrained workflows

I would love to compare it to R3D to get an idea. I know one is RAW and the other is RGB (YUV?) and it's kind of difficult to compare but to have an idea for storage reason.

Thanks

Pat
 
All of the DNxHR resolutions can be transcoded or rendered to 1/4 and 1/16, not just LB. Attached is the data rate table from the Workflow Guide available with v8.3.
 

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I wouldn't know, nor have I heard anything about it for the near future, but that doesn't mean it's not in the works. We can only wait and see.
 
Then it just depends on the definition of "horizon". :) We'll see what the first release of 2015 brings as part of the new subscription/support plan now in place.

Michael
 
Honestly, I am hoping that Avid will be able to head in a direction that allows for their core users to remain happy while innovating in a way that allows both current and future users to be satisfied. Hopefully the new pricing options provides them some cash flow, brings new users in, and puts them back on track financially.

The $299 support plan is a no brainer for current Avid Media Composer owners. If the software continues to get better and better with each new release that will be money well spent. I think they did this perfectly. Give people options. People like options because everyone is in a different situation when it comes to cash flow, upgrade timelines, tax scenarios, etc. I think they nailed it. Time will tell if it pays off for them.

In regards to software, my opinion is that practically every piece of software is buggy these days. :-) Whether you are affected by the bugs is a different story. We are loading up our machines with various software, drivers, hardware, etc. My approach when it comes to my main Avid system or any NLE really is to keep it as clean as possible. Only load the software and hardware you absolutely need. Follow the system requirements as closely as you possibly can. Keep your editing system off the internet. If you follow this approach you will likely face far less problems than with machines that are essentially computer cesspools. It can be hard to do, but when you do run into problems and need support you'll find the less variables you have in play the easier it will be for support to help you isolate issues. I also use tools like Digital Rebellion Pro Maintenance Tools to help diagnose problems and backup preferences and such.

I think 2015 will be the year you can objectively look at the NLE offerings and identify what will work best for you. FCP X has reached a level of maturity now that provides for a better comparison with the others. Premiere continues to evolve but is also now a mature product, and Avid has addressed some of the wants/needs of its user base and that should make a fair comparison with some of the advanced feature sets that FCP X and PP have had for a while. Cost wise, it's really affordable to own all of them, learn their stren gths and weaknesses and employ them in a way that makes you as efficient as you can be in your daily editorial lives.
 
Eric Santiago said:
Oh my the days when we paid $2999 for support :P
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Exactly! I remember the day the company I was working for in the late 90's ended their Avid support contract and then looked at me and said okay, you're our Avid support now. I took apart and troubleshooted a lot of Avids during that time. :-)
 
I have to say that I used Avid support to help with activating my system, as I bought the upgrade from a reseller, not the Avid store. The support I received was absolutely excellent.
 
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