Avid enhances Media Composer

Avid has announced the latest update to its video editing software, Media Composer.

This new version, Media Composer 2024.6, includes significant improvements such as a new Transcript Tool for PhraseFind, enhanced compatibility with Avid’s audio production software Pro Tools, and expanded availability of Avid Huddle, Avid’s cloud service for real-time collaborative edit sessions.  

Version 2024.6 introduces a powerful 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, Avid’s industry-leading audio software. 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.  

Furthermore, 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 realise 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.”