Doh! I only just finished installing MC 5.5.2… Shouldn’t take long though… On the other hand it apparently introduces a problem with GenArts Sapphire.
- http://community.avid.com/forums/t/99771.aspx
- This is a maintenance release of the Media Composer (Mac and PC) , Symphony (Mac and PC) and NewsCutter (PC) editing software.
- Customers currently running Media Composer 5.5.x, Symphony 5.5.x or NewsCutter 9.5.x are entitled to download and install the 5.5.3 or 9.5.3 release free of charge.
- There are well over 75 + bug fixes and enhancements in the 5.5.3/9.5.3 Maintenance release. You should download and read the ReadMe file before installing.
- There are both full installers (Mac and PC) AND patch installers (PC) provided for the v5.5.3 and v9.5.3 release.
- For PC Users: If you are using any of the Helper Applications (Avid EDL Manager, Avid FilmScribe, Avid Log Exchange, Avid MetaSync, or Avid Media Log), you must install the patch updates for these applications. Further, if you are using Nitris DX, Mojo DX, or Avid DNA hardware, you must update the hardware drivers. Download the installer for your appropriate hardware and OS on the
- Sony has released a new version of the AMA plug-ins for XDCAM and XDCAM EX. Version 1.2 is now available from Sonys website and is supported with MC 5.5.x, Symphony 5.5.x, and NewsCutter 9.5.x releases. More information can be found on the Knowledge Base here: http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=394827
- http://community.avid.com/forums/t/99876.aspx
- GeorgeD: AFter I installed the upgrade patch the Sapphire effects stack won’t pass through the Alpha channel. Any other effect put on top of MakeRGB does not see the Alpha channel anymore. MakeRGB by itself still works.
- Larry Rubin: Reported to GenArts Product Support