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Media Composer

Score8 out of 10

4 Reviews and Ratings

What is Media Composer?

Avid Technologies offers Media Composer, the company's professional class video editing software supporting high res and advanced video creation needs.

Categories & Use Cases

Media Composer is a Trusted Industry Standard - Here's Why

Pros

  • Easy to organize files
  • Quick learning curve
  • Reasonably priced
  • Great for a company with multiple editors working on the same show

Cons

  • A faster update track

Most Important Features

  • Ease of use (how easy it is to jump in and learn)
  • That it's the industry standard (like Pro Tools is for audio)
  • Competitive pricing

Return on Investment

  • It's saved time by being easy to learn (well, easy to start. It takes a long time to learn)
  • Because everyone in the industry uses or has used it, collaborating is easier
  • It's saved us money because we don't have to change products
  • It integrates well with Pro Tools

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro X

Other Software Used

Final Cut Pro X, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro

Avid Media Composer Still the Industry standard

Pros

  • Manage Longform Media
  • Edit video and sound
  • Script Based editing

Cons

  • Visual effects
  • Speed of export
  • performance of linked media

Most Important Features

  • Editorial
  • Export to pro tools
  • Industry standard toolset

Return on Investment

  • Allowed our students to get top jobs in the industry
  • trained on tools that large media companies use
  • Comprehensive educational curriculum and certification available

Alternatives Considered

Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve

Other Software Used

DaVinci Resolve, Avid Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro