Note that 8.3.1 is NOT supported with Interplay.

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Documentation, including readme and installation guide, etc., is here.

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest version of Media Composer software. This latest update – available March 16th, 2015 @ 12:00 noon ET - adds exciting new functionality to enhance and accelerate High Res workflows, including:

QuickTime Export for DNxHR: Perform Fast Imports and Exports in Media Composer 8.3.1 using resolution independent DNxHR media wrapped as Quicktime and exchange files with a wide variety of applications·

Perform Fast Imports and Exports in Media Composer 8.3.1 using resolution independent DNxHR media wrapped as Quicktime and exchange files with a wide variety of applications· DNxHR OP1A MXF Export: Prefer a more open and standardized format? MC 8.3.1 now has the added convenience to export DNxHR MXF OP1a media in a single interleaved file, with up to 16 channels of audio and ancillary data.·

Prefer a more open and standardized format? MC 8.3.1 now has the added convenience to export DNxHR MXF OP1a media in a single interleaved file, with up to 16 channels of audio and ancillary data.· GPU Support onMac for AMD and NVIDIA Cards: Effects acceleration by GPU is now available on the Mac platform, including the latest Mac Pro.·

Effects acceleration by GPU is now available on the Mac platform, including the latest Mac Pro.· XAVC-I UHD and 4K Writeback: You can now create XAVC-I UHD and 4K masters directly from Media Composer.·

You can now create XAVC-I UHD and 4K masters directly from Media Composer.· Support for ProTools Duet and Quartet: Capture your audio using best in class Duet and Quartet devices connected to Media Composer 8.3.1.·

Capture your audio using best in class Duet and Quartet devices connected to Media Composer 8.3.1.· Improved XAVC-I UHD and 4K Performance: General performance improvements of the 4K experience as well as faster decode of XAVC-I media.·

General performance improvements of the 4K experience as well as faster decode of XAVC-I media.· Media Creation Default Changes: The AMA Source/Scaling Quality option in the Media Creation Mixdown & Transcode Setting now defaults to Full Quality instead of Half Quality.

Documentation: For complete details about these and other updates to Media Composer | Software, visit Media Composer | Software documentation

How to obtain the Media Composer March 2015 update: The latest update to Media Composer is available worldwide as of March 16th, 2015.

- Customers who have already installed the latest version of Media Composer will be notified of the availability of the upgrade via the Application Manager. The Apps tab will also provide a link to download and install the update when desired.

- New customers who purchase Media Composer or a Standard Avid Support/Upgrade for Media Composer, Symphony™, or NewsCutter, will receive this update in their Master Avid Account.

- Customers on current Support contracts can download the Media Composer update either from their Master Avid Account or the Avid Download Center (login and password required.)

- Customers not on a current Support contract can purchase an Upgrade & Support Plan for $499 USD to receive the latest software update (available until March 31st, 2015 when the price will increase to $699, available until May 15th, 2015.)