Installation Guide for Avid Media Composer ®
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Contents Downloading Media Composer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Before Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installing Media Composer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Starting Media Composer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Installation Guide for Avid Media Composer Thank you for purchasing Avid Media Composer. This guide assists you with downloading, installing and starting your application. You will also find information on how to activate your software and how to install any third party software. Additionally, instructions on how to deactivate and uninstall your Avid product can be found in this guide.
Before Installing Before Installing It is recommended that you read through the procedures prior to starting your installation in order to familiarize yourself with the process. To begin, please close any unnecessary windows or programs to ensure best performance. You will have to restart your computer in order to complete the installation process. It is important that you check the ReadMe on the Knowledge Page to make sure your system is properly configured to work with your new software.
Starting Media Composer 4. When prompted, choose to restart the computer. The installation process adds a Desktop icon (Windows) or Dock icon (Macintosh) and a pointer to Media Composer in the Start menu (Windows). The installation process also adds an Avid Link icon to the Toolbar menu (Windows) or Dock (Macintosh). Avid Link allows you to view the installed Media Composer and license the application. 5. Once you restart, Avid Link launches.
Additional Options and Features (Macintosh) To start Media Composer, do one of the following: t Click the alias icon for Media Composer on the Dock. t Select Go > Applications, and double-click the Media Composer folder. Then double-click the Media Composer application file. The Welcome window opens. The Welcome window prompts you to activate your software. Until you activate your software, the Welcome window will open each time you launch the application. You activate your software using Avid Link.
Running the 30-Day Trial NewsCutter Option (Windows Only) NewsCutter options allow you to access the Newsroom Computer System (NRCS) tool. Running the 30-Day Trial Before you purchase Media Composer or any additional options, you can test each product for a 30-day trial period. Please note that any bins or projects you create during the 30-day trial will only be usable when you activate a full editing license.
Uninstalling Media Composer 3. Double-click the Media Composer uninstaller. 4. Follow the on-screen prompts.
