Avid releases Media Composer Adrenaline 1.8 and Avid Xpress Pro 4.8
editing solutions optimized for Mac OS X Tiger. Both systems include
bundled tools that tap the Core Image units of the Mac OS. Advanced
image processing through the bundled Noise Industries Factory Tools,
which tap the system’s visual building blocks, or Core Image units,
provide over 80 real-time effects. Additionally, Marquee is now
included with Avid Xpress Pro systems and offers integrated 3D and
advanced 2D title animation for professional editors on Tiger. "The Mac
is an important creative platform for a wide range of professionals who
use Avid’s content creation tools and optimizing our products for Tiger
is a key step in serving the needs of these customers," says Chas
Smith, GM of Avid’s Video division. New features include multiple
resolutions in a single sequence, auto color correction, proven media
management and real-time collaboration at the file level. Both systems
are available now. $24,995 Media Composer Adrenaline 1.8 (upgrade for
1.6 users, $995); $1,695 Avid Xpress Pro 4.8 (upgrade for 4.x users is
available as a free download).
www.avid.com/tiger/