INSTALL AVID MEDIA COMPOSER UPDATE

As working with file-based media is a vital function of Media Composer, we needed to make certain that we’ve done everything we can to remove as much risk to our users’ workflows as possible. What we have been working on now is the completion of that media engine to fully replace our reliance on QuickTime for working with file-based media. This engine is a replacement for AMA (Avid Media Access.) The initial release of the engine provided support for native OP1a media, as well as a 32-bit full float color pipeline and support for Open EXR. This process of replacement started with Media Composer 2019.6 and the release of the Universal Media Engine, or UME. It also means that we must replace our existing media engine with an entirely new one. This maximizes the potential speed and the processing power of your CPU. These components – specifically, the QuickTime libraries – are no longer included in Catalina as it is completely 64-bit. However, we’ve been relying on some 32-bit components for import, export, linking and playback of certain file types. In an effort to provide full transparency as to the effects of the move to support the Catalina OS, we have released this comprehensive article detailing what is happening with Media Composer, why it’s happening, and what you need to know before you upgrade. For Media Composer, this means making changes to our installers, some of the tools we include within the application, and most significantly, how we work with file-based media. Over the past several months – in some cases, years – we have been working closely with Apple on making the necessary changes to our software, so we can continue to provide support on the latest and greatest client systems.

INSTALL AVID MEDIA COMPOSER UPDATE

With the advent of Apple’s macOS Catalina, software companies have been making changes to their products in order to support the functionality this update brings.

Install avid media composer