Avid has announced its new update of Media Composer, 2024.6, that includes a new Transcript Tool for PhraseFind, enhanced compatibility with Avid’s Pro Tools, and expanded availability of Avid Huddle, Avid’s cloud service for real-time collaborative edit sessions.
Version 2024.6 introduces a new capability to Avid PhraseFind, now enhanced with Avid Ada AI. The new Transcript Tool allows editors to work more efficiently by letting them jump to specific moments in a clip based on spoken phrases, editing directly from selections in the transcript into the timeline.
Media Composer 2024.6 also improves integration with Pro Tools. Media Composer now supports sub-frame automation for volume and pan, improving compatibility with Pro Tools and providing editors with more creative control. Additionally, Pro Tools can now export Media Composer-compatible session files that preserve essential metadata, reducing the need for back-and-forth adjustments between users.
Avid Huddle, which facilitates remote collaboration and content review, is now available for all versions of Media Composer and Avid | Edit On Demand. Editors can stream the audio/video output of Media Composer directly to collaborators connected via Microsoft Teams, allowing for real-time reviews, time-stamped annotations, and discussion. Time-based text comments can be imported back into Media Composer as markers to streamline content revisions.
Tim Claman, Avid’s Chief Product Officer, said: “Editors need tools that are deep, reliable, and powerful to fully realize their storytelling potential. With Media Composer 2024.6, we continue to lead the way in craft editorial and high-end post production. This update enhances Media Composer’s speech-to-text capabilities, remote collaboration features, and compatibility with Pro Tools, solidifying Media Composer as the top choice for demanding, high-profile projects.”
Jon Creamer
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