Media Composer Changelog

What's new in Media Composer 8.9.3

• Mac OS Support:
• This release includes support for Mac OS v10.13 Supplemental.
• Effects Parameters Update:
• With this release, the following effect parameters have extended their values to include a decimal to allow for better precision. You can manipulate the image in the viewer or type the value itself. Using the sliders or arrows keys will stop at integer values.
• Move Clips Up and Down in the Timeline:
• Two new commands allow you to easily move clips up and down the Timeline. The Move Clip Up and Move Clip Down buttons are on the Edit tab of the Command Palette.
• The Move Clip Up and Move Clip Down keys are assigned to the up and down arrows of the default keyboard settings. (This replaces the Previous in Group and Next in Group buttons. Use Shift + up and down arrows for Previous in Group and Next in Group.)
• Setting:
• A new setting has been added to the Effect Editor that allows you to disable the Color Info Tool from automatically launching when you access a color picker.
• Dynamic Shuttle:
• With this release, you can use the Dynamic Play Forward and Dynamic Play Reverse buttons to adjust play speeds at smaller increments than with the usual J and L keys. These buttons are in the Play tab of the Command Palette. Dynamic Play Forward and Dynamic Play Reverse are offered as alternatives to using J and L.
• You can map these buttons to your keyboard. If you like the smaller increment play speeds, you can map these buttons to your J and L keys.
• Audio Pitch Correction During Shuttle:
• This release includes an Audio Pitch Correction option. Go to the Audio Settings in the Project window. If Pitch Correction during Shuttle is enabled, when you shuttle at speeds above sound speed, a pitch shift is applied to restore original pitch.
• Color Correction Presets:
• A number of color correction presets have been added to the effects library. The effects library contains several color correction preset effects that you can apply directly to clips in a sequence. Click the effects icon in the Project window to access the list of presets.
• Adjusting FrameFlex Parameters:
• With this release, using the Shift key while adjusting the X, Y and Z Rotation framing parameters allows for a more controlled adjustment.
• Tool Palette Update:
• This release includes changes to accessing the Tool Palette. The Composer window Fast Menu that had previously displayed the Tool Palette has been replaced with a new Tool Palette button. And the Project window Settings tab includes Tool Palette settings allowing you to have customize versions of the Tool Palette.
• Motion Adapters and Source Settings Support for Matte Key Effects:
• In previous releases, Motion Adapter effects were not applied to clips with Matte Key effects. With this release, Matte Keys support Motion Adapters. Adapters are applied to both the graphic fill and alpha sub tracks.
• Relinking Across Frame Rates:
• With this release, you can relink across different frame rates. A new option has been added to the Relink dialog box that allows you to relink to clips across different frame rates. This option is enabled by default. Access the Relink dialog box by right-clicking on a selected clip.
• Audio Mix Tool Settings Update:
• In a previous release, you could choose to set the display of the Audio Mixer Tool in either an expanded or narrow view by right clicking in the tool and selecting Set Display Options. With this release, you can create user settings for displaying the Audio Mix Tool.
• Improvements Working with .mov and .mp4 Media:
• Avid has made the following improvements when working with .mov and .mp4 media:
• (MCDEV-7229) Previously, the editing application did not retain the image orientation of some .mov and .mp4 media. The image orientation is now properly applied by the editing application.
• (LEPO-4020) Avid continues working to remove dependencies on QuickTime libraries. With this release, Avid has improved using the Avid Generic plug-in with H.264 variable frame rate media.
• Displaying Faster Thumbnails:
• While in Script View or Frame View, the thumbnails might not display clearly. This is because the application prioritizes displaying the thumbnails faster rather than having the best resolution for the thumbnails. The option, “Faster thumbnails” in the Bin menu is enabled by default. For bins with a lot of thumbnails, it is best to leave this option enabled. If you prefer better resolution for the thumbnails displayed in a bin, deselect Faster thumbnails from the Bin menu. This option only applies to the currently selected Bin.
• New Features;
• This release supports Mac OS v10.13.
• A number of effect parameters have extended their values to include a decimal to allow for better precision.
• Two new commands allow you to move clips up and down the Timeline.
• You can disable the Color Info Tool from automatically launching when you access a color picker.
• Dynamic Play Forward and Dynamic Play Reverse buttons allow you to adjust play speeds at smaller increments.
• You can apply a pitch shift when you shuttle at speeds above sound speed.
• A number of color correction presets have been added to the effects library.
• You can use the Shift key while adjusting the X, Y and Z Rotation framing parameters to have a more controlled adjustment.
• Use the new Tool Palette button for easy access to the Tool Palette.
• Motion adapter effects can be applied to Matte Keys
• You can choose to relink across frame rates.
• You can create user settings for displaying the Audio Mix Tool.
• Avid continues to improve working with .mov and .mp4 media.
• A new bin menu allows you to choose to display bin thumbnails faster.