Avid Media Composer 2020.12 is here and this time the update includes the possibility to import H.265/HEVC files and use them on the timeline without transcoding. It also offers updates to Avid Titler+, multiple improvements to the Audio Mixer, and several more aspects. Media Composer 2020.12 – Native H.265/HEVC After adding Apple ProRes RAW in the 2020.10 version, the new feature most worthy of mentioning is editing H.265 clips directly on the timeline without transcoding. This is a long-awaited feature for many users and now it is finally possible. In addition to that, exporting files directly into H.265 was also added to the software’s media export section. This is the first of the three most significant highlights of Media Composer 2020.12. Avid Media Composer 2020.12 – Native H.265 & HEVC Implementation (Source: Avid) Titler+ Updates & New Functions The second highlight of the new update is two new modes, “Text” and “Move” within Titler+. These make it much easier and more intuitive to create title elements and move them around freely on the screen. New keyboard shortcuts – “T” and “M” – make fast access possible. Even more complex text manipulation options, text justification, a scroll bar addition for rolls or crawls text supplement previously available functions. Avid Media Composer 2020.12 – Titler+ Updates & New Functions (Source: Avid) Audio Mixer Updates As a third highlight, multiple updates to the Audio Mixer are especially worth mentioning. The Audio Mixer now matches the new Media Composer skin and displays audio track...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 5 January, 2021