Media Composer Nitris DX

Features

What's new in Media Composer Nitris DX

  • New Nitris DX hardware for SD and HD with comprehensive analog and serial digital I/O as well as multi-stream Avid DNxHD codec acceleration
  • Support for Mac OS X Leopard and Windows Vista
  • Additional HD codec support, such as Sony XDCAM-EX, Panasonic AVC-I, JVC 23.9764p & 25p HDV
  • Real-time playback of non-full-raster HD codecs through video outputs
  • Improved timeline responsiveness
  • Improved real-time effects performance with optimized CPU/GPU acceleration
  • Improved render performance with optimized multi-threading on multi-core CPU's
  • MetaFuze tool, for quickly merging single-frame files (such as DPX and TIF) from film scanning or CGI systems into a single media clip (Windows only).
  • Real-time multi-window timecode burn-in tool
  • SubCap subtitling tool

Editing done right

  • Editing interface
    Edit faster with the most efficient, accurate and flexible editing interface available, and a very responsive timeline. Work the way you want with the mouse, screen buttons or keyboard shortcuts. With full customization to speed things up further. Enjoy fast system response through the tight integration of CPU, GPU, and Avid Nitris DX hardware.
  • Trimming tools
    Avid's powerful trimming tools are legendary and unsurpassed. Trim transitions with total flexibility: With the mouse, on-the-fly or nudge frame-by-frame. Slip and slide clips with a comprehensive two, four or six-frame display.
  • Script based editing
    Take the work out of editing of scripted or transcript based productions. With ScriptSync, dailies are phonetically synced to the script automatically, so lining up dailies to the script takes minutes, not hoursSpeed
  • Open Timeline
    Multi-format editing in real-time, mixing SD and HD, without rendering or transcoding. Mix SD and HD, online and offline. Play any mix of resolutions in the same timebase in real-time via the video outputs.
  • Media management
    The most reliable and accurate media management available. Don’t worry about losing media or render files; the software keeps track of everything. It even allows sequences to relink to multiple resolutions.
  • Database management
    Create custom metadata fields to track your material the way you want. Use multi-level sift and sort to find information far beyond the reach of OS-level searches.

Seamless integration into any workflow

  • Total Conform
    Create the most streamlined offline/online workflow by opening your projects in other Avid editors such as Avid Media Composer and Avid Symphony. Every media clip, edit and effect is directly available, so start the online without any delay.
  • Native HD codec support
    Start editing faster with native support for a wide range of HD codecs, including HDV, XDCAM-HD, XDCAM-EX (using the Sony Clip Browser software), DVCPRO HD and AVC-I, in progressive 720p, and 1080p and interlaced formats. No need to transcode, even when mixing codecs.
  • HD offline with DNxHD36
    Get the best possible picture quality at the lowest possible data rate by capturing your progressive HD material in Avid's DNxHD36 codec for offline HD editing, for a screening-quality full-raster version of your edits.
  • File-based workflows
    Save time and retain quality, using a tapeless workflow. Transfer P2 and XDCAM files directly from disk or card, or play directly from P2 cards. Edit the media in its native format and write back directly to the disk or card.
  • Film editing tools
    Use the award-winning Avid Film Composer toolset for the most powerful and accurate film workflow. Save time with automatic syncing of audio and video and seamless tracking of timecode, KeyKode and other metadata.
  • Timecode and subtitling creation
    Speed up any online or audio post workflow by creating an on-screen timecode display in real-time. Use the SubCap tool to deliver open-caption subtitling deliverables, with import and export of EBU-N19 formats.

Engineered for collaboration

  • Shared media
    With Avid Unity media networks, sharing media means true collaboration at any scale. Multiple editors can not only play the same file, they can even capture to the same volume simultaneously.
  • Performance and reliability
    Engineered for deadline-driven, real-time collaboration, Avid Unity media networks combine high-performance hardware and software in a family of integrated, turnkey solutions-all backed and supported by a single, trusted source.
  • Shared projects and bins
    For true efficiency when working together, bins are not linked to a specific project or user. Open bins from another project in your current project, without making a copy. Give other editors access to your bins, even while you are still using them.
  • User settings
    Take all your user settings with you when you move from one Avid system to another, even from an offline to an online or finishing system. All our shortcuts, keyboard and screen customization are there for you to use, so you will be up and running in no time.
  • Remote Play and Capture
    Use your editing systems as networked playback and recording devices with the Remote Play and Capture features, for example with live studio or outside broadcast events. Save time by eliminating the need to capture after the event.
  • Interplay support
    Bring collaboration to the next level with support for Avid Interplay nonlinear workflow engine. Add sophisticated multi-contributor asset management, multi-resolution workflows,rules-based transcoding and other tools for facility-wide collaboration.

Get the look, effects, and quality you envision

  • Color Correction
    Save time and retain quality with a fully integrated 10-bit color correction toolset. Use Avid's NaturalMatch to quickly and accurately match shots, or access the large range of easy-to-use manual tools for corrective or creative adjustments.
  • FluidMotion
    Create incredibly smooth slow-motion effects and "fit-to-fill" video using patented pixel morphing technology. Apply the look of progressive film to interlaced video material with the exclusive FluidFilm feature.
  • SpectraMatte
    Create a high-quality key, even with compressed HD codec material. Eliminate guess work and get the perfect key using the interactive environment. Play back your keys in online quality in real-time with 16-bit SpectraGraph technology.
  • Effect plug-ins
    Increase your effect library using third-party plug-ins, such as the bundled Boris Continuum Complete. Save time using the real-time playback capabilities of selected AVX2 effects. AVX plug-ins are fully integrated into the Avid user interface using the Avid AVX2 standard.
  • Effect performance
    Get the best real-time multi-layer effect performance using Avid's advanced effect acceleration, which leverages the CPU and GPU (graphics card), tightly integrated with the Avid Nitris DX hardware, as well as optimized multi-threading technology on multi-core CPUs.
  • Avid DNxHD support
    Get the beauty of HD without the bandwidth. Avid's DNxHD codec is designed for multi-generation postproduction work. Capture, edit and playback DNxHD material in real-time, with increased performance using the hardware acceleration within the Nitris DX hardware.
  • Uncompressed HD
    For the ultimate in quality, capture your HD material in 10-bit uncompressed HD format. Edit, create effects and playback your final version, all in real-time. Whatever quality your project requires, your system can deliver.

A worldwide, world-class community

  • Avid's market leadership
    Avid knows about professional content creation. We have been in this industry over 20 years, and more TV and film productions are created using Avid tools than with those from any other company.
  • Avid's industry focus
    Avid is focused on the people and enterprises that make, manage, and move media. We are dedicated to creating innovative products and solutions that help professionals in this industry do their jobs more efficiently and to the highest quality.
  • Editor availability
    There are Avid editors all over the world, and they are widely considered the best in the industry. So it is always easy to find freelance resources, qualified applicants, or simply a fellow editor.
  • Tiered, expert support programs
    Avid offers a comprehensive range of support programs designed to fit your needs and budget. Whether it's free Web-based support, pay-per-case telephone support, a support contract, or installation services, we have the solution for you.
  • Qualified online and classroom training
    Avid knows that training helps you get the most out of your investment. That is why we offer a range of training and certification options, including books, online courses and classroom training, and customized training programs.
  • User communities
    Connect with your fellows editors. Get advice from Avid staff. Stay up-to-date on the latest tools and techniques. Avid offers a large selection of dedicated Web-based communities and forums, and actively supports many user groups all over the world.