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Avid DS 10.3 disponible ainsi que Metafuze 2.1, chez CTM Solutions

19/01/2010

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Now, you can maximize the speed and quality of your project with the Avid® DS 10.3 upgrade and free Metafuze 2.1 download. Both feature:

RED ROCKET™ support
New ARRIRAW file format support
New RED color enhancement

Empowering you to create great work quickly, Avid DS 10.3 provides you with the latest in high-resolution, file based conform, compositing and graphics. Additional Avid DS 10.3 upgrade features include:

RED ROCKET support
Full support of ARRIRAW 12-bit data support
Compliance with new OFX architecture (Open FX)
Boris Continuum Complete 6 AVX
Cineform QuickTime codec support
Faster than ever conform of RED project

Upgrade to Avid DS 10.3 now

Avid DS version 10.3 is released
Jan 13, 2010 3:00:00 PM

Download the release from the Avid Download Center

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Visit the Avid Video Support page for answers to popular questions

Avid DS 10.3 installation information

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Accelerating your production workflows, Metafuze® 2.1 allows you to accurately transcode files to the acclaimed Avid DNxHD® codec. Additional Metafuze 2.1 application features include:

RED ROCKET support

Significant improvement for transcoding and reading native R3Ds
ARRIRAW 12-bit data support, native support of the ARRI D21 and 1920 x 816 file format support

Latest color enhancement for transcoding R3Ds
New ARRIRAW file format support
ALE export enhancement

Transcoding to multiple formats multiple ALEs will be generated; dramatically improving the organization of the newly transcoded files in Media Composer.

720P @ 25fps addition to the output format
Added support for transcoding file to 720P 25 fps in MXF in both 8 or 10Bit
Multiple transcoding jobs deletion

Download Metafuze 2.1 for free today<

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Avid MetaFuze in a RED Workflow

Use our step-by-step guide to streamline your Avid & RED workflow.

[PDF, 553 KB]

What’s new: Metafuze Version 2.1

ARRIRAW file format is now supported.
Latest color enhancement for transcoding R3Ds
RED ROCKET support
ALE export enhancement
720P @ 25fps added to the output format

ROCKETCINE-X Step-By-Step Guide

Recently released from RED, ROCKETCINE-X software uses the RED ROCKET card to transcode R3Ds into the Avid DNxHD codec. This free guide will take you through the workflow step-by-step so you can see the full details of how this software works in collaboration with Avid Post solutions.

Avid / ROCKETCINE-X Step-by-Step Guide

How to move RED native files through Avid post solutions using ROCKETCINE- X, Media Composer v4.x and Symphony Nitris DX v4.x. editing and finishing systems. [pdf, 1.24 MB]

Avid / RED Workflow Guide

A comprehensive guide to moving R3D files through HD post production using Media Composer or Symphony.
[pdf, 5.2 MB]

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Avid DS Downloads

This update includes many application enhancements, issue resolutions and updated documentation.

Avid DS v10.3 is a full installer build. Any previously installed release must be removed before upgrading to Avid DS v10.3.
Avid DS v10.3 is qualified for conform and ingest operations with Avid Media Composer v4.0.5.

Licensing:

If you are installing Avid DS on a new hardware system, you will require a new license and will need to fill out the Avid DS License Request form.
If you have upgraded any hardware on your system, you will require a new license as well.
Existing systems running Avid DS v10.0, v10.1 or v10.2 can reuse their current licenses but you need to reinstall the license file before running Avid DS v10.3. Also note that customers with a valid support contract are entitled to the Avid DS v10.3 upgrade. If your system DongleID changes and you request a replacement license without a valid support contract by January 2010, you must purchase either support renewal or the upgrade fee.
If you add one of the supported NVIDIA Quadro FX cards to your workstation or for Avid DS (software-only), you will require a new license to activate the Graphics-Link option.

Avid Media Composer Bundle:

Important Note: Avid DS Assurance customers upgrading to Avid DS v10.3 through the Download Center are entitled to receive one Avid Media Composer software upgrade license to v4.0.5. The license can be requested by completing the Media Composer section of the Avid DS License Request form. Should you have any immediate Media Composer licensing issues, the software has a built in 30 day trial allowing full control of the software. To resolve the licensing issue, call Avid Customer Success. To expedite resolution, please have your Avid DS system ID and Avid Media Composer system ID/dongle serial number ready.

Dual Boot:

The HP xw8600 and Z800 Workstations use Dual-Link video I/O only and does NOT support Avid Symphony in a dual boot configuration.
The dual boot configurations are only possible on workstations qualified with Avid Nitris (classic) hardware.
Previous Avid Symphony / Avid DS dual boot customers can upgrade to Avid DS v10.3 as long as the Avid Symphony version is v4.0.5. Verify the dual boot compatibility list on the Avid DS Support Center for updates.
Versions earlier than v4.0.5 of Avid Symphony (Nitris) are not compatible with Avid DS v10.3 for dual boot configurations.
There is no specific install order required for dual boot compatibility between Avid DS v10.3 and Avid Symphony v4.0.5.

You should also consult the hardware support page for the specific qualification list and other important upgrade details.

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Downloading Avid DS v10.3

The Avid DS v10.3 downloads are available in three parts to form the complete DVD content:

Part 1 : Avid DS 10.3 64-bit installer
Part 2 : Avid DS 10.3 32-bit installer
Part 3 : Avid DS drivers and Avid Interplay Media Service (Broker)

Additional Downloads:

Avid DS ReadMe Guide
Avid DS Known Limitations
Avid Media Composer v4.0.5
Avid MetaFuze v2.1