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Avid Unveils Next Version of Media Composer

At HPA, Avid previewed the new versions of its editing line: Media Composer version 5.5, NewsCutter version 9.5 and Symphony version 5.5. Avid reported that new features include:
–Support for AJA Io Express input and output interface
–Avid PhraseFind powered by Nexidia phonetic searching add-on option
–Increased performance with Panasonic AVC-Intra material with the new Avid Nitris DX AVC-Intra video accelerator
–Native support for Sony HDCAM SR Lite
–Enhanced Smart Tool functionality for direct transition manipulation within the timeline
The new versions are slated for availability on March 8, and will be exhibited at the NAB Show in April. PhraseFind starts at $495, including one language of choice, with further language packs available for $149.

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