Avid Media Composer | First (Free Video Editor) 

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fun fact : avid was the first video editor that was released to the public.

Mission impossible was edited by this software.

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Not to sound like an old fart, but. . . I remember shooting on 3/4" video tape and "digitizing" it - in real time - into the Avid. And we had to let it run overnight to render the effects. This is free. Amazing. I think we spent $30,000k on our Avid Express in 1996.

Carryminati brought me here 😎

Resolve is much more powerful and has a learning curve. It is more flexible and the Studio version is very affordable with a one time payment. On the other hand, Avid First is a great learning tool to use before making a decision on upgrading to a full version of the software.

you helped me very much, thank you.

First, really good explanation! I edit long form on Media composer. Consider that the aim of restricting "video formats" is to use a mighty powerfull and safe database management of medias asset on long form and on multi editors set-up. It is problems prone to edit on manually maintained media. That's why Avid as always been use in media and films. Btw, Avid Free DV was the first free editor app from them. The full version of Media Composer is also WAY WAY more format compatible and powerfull. The full screen can also be full quality and on an other screen as what we call the "client monitor".

Thx for your friendly, straight Introduction for this software. Obviously, there is no need to test and install for me....you saved my time!

Looks interesting. when it support for Linux OS

Excellent tutorial video Chris! Good for people that want to get started doing video editing.

Could you do a video looking at the latest version of Avid?

Hello Christopher, it's my first time commenting. I have to start with my enjoyment from the channel. You do a stellar job in providing interesting, accurate and relevant content on a regular basis all while making it look effortless. Being in IT for nearly (OMG) 33 years and now retired, as you are all too well aware the section of the market you choose to focus upon moves at a mile a minute, I am always impressed with seldom seeing you doing reports on technology that doesn't make it beyond the initial public interest and ultimately later crash and burn. Anyway, I digress being a musician at heart, along with many of us in the trade, I would love to see your take on a DAW or Digital Audio Workstation. There are many of these with the sidekick plugins that create instruments or effects upon instrument sounds recorded. Of these, there are free and not free versions. If you choose to endeavor, you'll get plenty of suggestions. Might help you get over that 200k subscriber mark! Regardless, I will keep watching, love the channel! Cheers from Peter in Connecticut, US

We are editing our videos with davinci resolve and we are happy, we'll never reach the "big public" that we have to run the industry standard software.... But davinci resolve needs pretty good pc and crashes once in a while, still better than many other softwares we tried

Congrats on 200K subscribers! You were a very inspiring youtuber to me :)

Although I've never used a video editor (if you've seen any of my YT uploads you already know that lol) But having watched this, it doesn't seam to be as painful as I thought, so I'll give it a try the next time I have anything that might be worth uploading. Don't hold your breath though lol Great work as always Chris.

Another video I stumbled upon from this guy. He's the GOAT (greatest of all time)

Thank you so much :) This video was really helpful

Thanks for another great video! Feedback: I love the close looks at GOOD free software like this. This channel is so helpful.

my laptop has only 4gb of ram i know i can't even able to open it

Chris is Living on video!

How would something like this compare to Sony Movie Studio? That's what I currently use, and I'm always concerned that I should be using something else.

Thanks for the short class

He was avid about composing himself!

Hi Christopher, Thanks so much for the explanation on the Avid Composer media, I haave just downloaded the free version but just saw you video that the system requirement is i 7 but my desktop is only i5, wonder if it works? Thanks

I use the full version of Avid at work and downloaded Avid 1st on my laptop. Honestly, I don't see what's limited vs. the full version. May you tell me ? Please. At work I don't advance edits, but mostly just 5 minute packages for weekly news.

How about using blender as a video editor? If you know how to use it, it can become very powerful.

Unfortunately the software is bugging with the new IOS Catalina :( hopefully they will fix it soon.

I love your videos so much, thank you for making them!

It's very interesting and nice of Avid to put out a free version... but it's pretty limited too. :P Seems they've been switching models to match Premiere Pro and Final Cut X... Thanks for sharing Chris! I kinda hate doing transcoding, but oh well. Will give it a try later on. Of the free video editors I've tested so far the one I liked the most was Kdenlive, despite it's bugs. Even made some chroma key stuff, but the timeline got all confused at some point losing links and linking to the wrong sources... it has a good selection of compatible codecs though. The one in Blender is useable but kinda awkward, Resolve also has some file format limitations (particularly mp3 files), and then I think I tried a whole bunch of older stuff that just didn't work out, like Lightworks. Of course, this will vary with needs and experience... I learned editing with Sony Vegas and worked mostly with Premiere Pro/After Effects, dabbled a bit with Final Cut Pro 7. I think the worst problem with Avid is that if you ever decide to go pro, it can get expensive as hell. Yes, it's industry grade software, lots of Hollywood studios go for it, it's the one major NLE in the market which Hollywood studios go for, it's a plus to know how to deal with it for your curriculum and all that... but it's targeted and priced for the professional market, something to keep in mind. I'd love to have editing studio suites with switching boards and all that, but I'm only a hobbist at this point. xD If I was ever to go back to commercial packages... well, it's around 20 bucks a month if you pay for the yearly subscription for Premiere Pro CC, Avid Media Composer is more towards 50 bucks a month. It ends up being highly dependant on where you are working at, so there's that... but since I have no aspirations to work in Hollywood studios, for the rest of the market it's all entirely either Adobe or Final Cut.

So when did Adobe loose their grip on video editing? When I studied media technology, they were using Adobe Premier ...

Thank you so much, I couldn't figure out why my fps was automatically changing and why the clips were kind of buffering. Huge help as Regular avid tutorial wouldn't help. Thanks again mate.

when you say four video clips, do you mean four files total? or 4 max at a time? This looks like a decent software, however I think I'll stick with resolve. Thanks for making this video.

I remember having to learn avid in school and WOW, I was so fucking furious because it was literally the hardest thing ever to use. I'd dare say that it is somewhat more complicated than 3d softwares. I work with davinci resolve now.

Hi Christopher, thanks for raising awareness of this Avid initiative. I'll also be very interested to see your presentation of Resolve 14. Reading the comments I'm left wondering why people don't look things up for themselves, and then pass their findings on, instead of expecting you to do it for them, but each to their own, I guess. From whatI've read Avid has a steep learning curve and I suspect it is used in the film industry over Adobe as the valuable interlectual property does not live in the cloud. I think I will take up your suggestion and experiment with Avid First. Nicely named, eh? Cheers. Bob.

As seen amongst my friends, people who record and edit videos don't just use 1 or 2 video editing softwares, they probably use like 4-6 different softwares to merge all alternative features into one video, right? How many different softwares do you use, Mr. Barnatt? And which software do you recommend for university students from your list of video editors?

Avid's GUI looks like they're still living in the 90s.

I tried Avid, but I didn't like the fact it also wanted to install several pieces other software before the main program will install, and then wouldn't let me use the software unless I stay logged in. But it's free anyway but found out it's just not for me.

I am wondering if this can be used for commercial purpose ?

Is this still available? I've tried going to Avid's site to download First, and none of the download links are working.

This looks amazing. I've been using Windows Live Movie Maker for long enough, and I tried Sony Vegas but couldn't afford the full version. This honestly looks extremely similar to Sony Vegas so it shouldn't be hard to learn.

Nice! Some decent Sunday night viewing.

If it doesn't output to dv avi or mpeg2 for dvd it's useless, to me at least. Still stuck with Premiere. I do event videography up to 6 cameras outputting to dvd or mp4 from DV, hdv and avchd sources.

Cool, but can it do stuff I can't do with DaVinci Resolve?

Thanks for the review. How to get QuickTime for Windows 10? It's no longer supported by Apple on Windows machines?

Very informative,I shall be using avid for editing my next project video. Thanks for your excellent and always educational videos,-)

The free version doesn't import MP4's. Save yourself the time and try something else if you need to import mp4. That's like, everyone.

My laptop came with only 4 gb ram and it runs windows 10 just fine. Am I doing something wrong? Id like to upgrade to 8 gb and I only have one 4gm stick but 2 slots. 16 gb would be awesome. dell does not offer a 2x8 option and I can only find the right ram from DELL and they want too much $$$$

+ExplainingComputers Interesting. Might have to try this out. Besides the account creation and email verification, is there anything in the way of DRM, such as always on internet requirement or activation?

Sir can we combine several files to a single audio source??

How can you tell if your computer has that at 2:09 ? I have Windows 10 and it's an HP.

what kind of video format supports it to import it to media composer?

What about a good animation editor... I have used Photoshop / Illustrator 5exp before and fount that to be a lot of fun. especial how it can fill in the frames for you.... any good free software like that?

It would be nice if you were to review the Omega 2 computer

How different is this from the professional one ?

How convenient I was just looking for good free video editors for my PC, DaVinci Resolve looks great but keeps crashing as I don't have a graphics card installed. Media Composer requests to login to the Application Manager first, but the manager won't start.

What do you think about the free versions of PowerDirector 12/13 by CyberLink?

Can we all agree the fact that each and every video on RU-vid is filled with this word Carryminati

Will Avid first allow audio scrubbing?

great work with this entertaining videos

Great video, i want to learn how to do this type of stuff, so as a quick walk through it was fine

So would you recommend this or DaVinci resolve?

the real question is, quality, no watermarks full hd or not?

I can't open it on my MBP, it quits before opening. Sometimes get an error about midi, other-times it just says it failed. Anyone got any ideas? I'm on High Sierra. Thanks

Nice. Can the free version Avid separate audio and video?

How do you think Avid would run with an i5 2.3GHz processor?

i prefer the combination of virtualdub and avisynth but they are geared towards programmers\ engineers like me. I'm very VERY clever by the way. I'm in the final stages of releasing my first game for iphone\android\steam, created a brand new programming language, compiler and game engine.

Would someone please direct me to some editing software for beginners. I just want to make simple videos. The easier the better. As long as I can edit out any curse words and get it to RU-vid I am happy. I don't like go pro quick...and they no longer support go pro studio. I tried light works and had problems figuring it out.

DD? This guy's a dawg

Hey Christopher, can you talk about ZORIN OS? I think will be a better solution for you instead of Linux Mint. I think you will like it!

Yay, Windows 7 supported!

Which is best? Avid or Premier pro?

I am having 4 gb ram will it work

The product requires to allow incoming network connections enabled. For me personally that's not going to happen. If you do not allow incoming network connections the app will not launch. Avid you can keep your App.

Great video, enjoyed seeing the Avid video editor. Let me ask you something a bit different. Are you into the development of AI? I was amazed how you nailed the future 3D printing. I have seen much in the media here in the US about the development of AI, in particular, a system IBM has called Watson. It seems that doctors are using Watson to learn as much about medical developments and possible research trials as possible. It is even able to suggest treatment alternatives, very amazing!!!! I would like to know your thoughts on this and where it is all going. I know you probably have been covering this subject for years, the recent write ups on Watson has really gotten my attention for the first time. Thank you sir! Rich

Can anybody help me? I was trying to edit some MOV file but there appears the problem "Assertion failed: normalCaching II smallChaching File: ..\src\filesys\CoreWinFileLocator, Line: 1378" I don't know what to do with it. I edit fiew other MOV files and everything was ok.

Is this the trial version or the full version of the software?

Why would I choose this over Hitfilm? (which is also free)

Can you use avid media composer first on a laptop with 4 GB of RAM?

Is that a mechanical keyboard I hear you typing on?

excited then double nuts...no Linux :( ....bah humbug... oh come the revolution... webAssembly ;)

hi, any question... wich software used to screen record?

I wish adobe release their free version of premiere pro.

Sir, firstly thank you for making such a beautiful and informational video. I have a question, is this software is available for ios?

Very interesting, thanks! :-)

+ExplainingComputers / Christopher, Good video as always but I have a few requests for future reviews. Firstly, when stating if the software is freely available, could you mention what style of EULA is included (ie. freemium, shareware, GPL etc.)? Secondly, when talking about the type of system needed to run the software, could you stop using generic terms such as PC and only keep with the type of operating system (and the architecture if necessary)? I know these requests are fairly simple but it really annoys me when reviewers suggest that they are reviewing a "free piece of software that runs on a PC" and would prefer something like "free piece of proprietary software that runs on a 64bit version of MS Windows". Also at the end of the video you stated that DaVinci can be used on a computer "without a graphics card", whilst more technically experienced users will understand that you mean a computer that is not using an internal, on-board GPU but instead does need a PCI-E, PCI-X, PCI or AGP based card, some less knowledgeable users may start thinking of a computer without any form of GPU. (Note: GPUs are not needed by some of us more advanced users that generally use either RDP / VNC / Spice sessions, TTY based terminal consoles, SSH sessions or Web based interfaces). I know I am being a bit finicky but am asking about these requirements for the sake of clarity.

Thank you :)

useful, but is the Trans coding lossy?

Will it run in i5 7th gen with 8gigs ram and 4gigs nvidea 1050 graphics

This is the first video I've seen by your channel also I'm brand new to video editing however this video is great! Only watched to to check out Media Composer First but ended up learning the basics of how to use it :) Cheers

When you are doing your own videos for the channel here, what video editor do you use? cheers.

Cheers!

How baffled I get when I see an Avid video in my feed :) Not every day. Let me start by saying I work with Avid MC and even Symphony most days of the year and like everyone else who does that we develop some sort of love/hate relationship with the software. With some things, namely in a collaborative "multiple-editors on a project" space, it is hands down the best and is likely the reason you see most production and post-production companies reluctant from moving on. Then there is a long list of caveats, namely that the software in many ways seems stuck in 2008 in terms of editing functionality in general. Import/export-functionality is poor, even in the full version, and GPU-acceleration is pretty much just a thing it says it has, but very few effects or actions really ever uses that, as opposed to Resolve where GPU is key. I'd say if you're an indie editor that needs to just edit things in a powerful piece of software, Avid (even the full version) isn't your best choice. Rather look at Premiere and Resolve. But if you're a media student that is gunning to get a job in a post house, you should absolutely try to learn some Avid. As a footnote I think Avid's free version is rather poor compared to others. But I guess any "free version" pales in comparison to that one, really. Remember both Adobe and Avid have proper full version 30 day free trials available, though!

are they free for life time ?

What do you think about dvd? Is dvd a dead technology??

That wasn't good, First download was corrupt and wouldn't extract an Nvidea File, Second download was ok and extracted, then the installation was huge, so many things to install. Licence manager? where did that come from? Paid version of AVG gave a Trogan alert with a file FakeAVDUDE, (I think it was called) Lucky I have IOBit Uninstaller which was needed because the uninstaller that came with the package left many files and folders behind Won't try that one again. Thanks!

Can I edit XAVC files in Avid First?

Can i export to mp4

My name is Arunank Prakash can you please suggest am email id and password for making an account to download media composer First