Avid announced today that Media Composer and Symphony software now supports the new Snow Leopard OS X.
This added support enables customers to upgrade to the latest operating system without worrying about Media Composer and Symphony compatibility. Furthermore, those purchasing a new Mac system for faster processing, reliability and ease-of-use (shipping with Snow Leopard) will now have support for Media Composer and Symphony software as well.

Here’s a rundown on pricing/availability:
• Current Avid customers (version 4.0 and higher) can access the version update online at no additional cost. Additionally, any customer with a valid support contract also gets the free upgrade.
• For new software licenses or to purchase upgrades, visit the Avid store or local reseller.
Avid is also continuing to offer a 30-day trial version of Media Composer software for those interested in checking out the latest features in version 4.0.

Reprinted from an Avid press release:

New versions of Media Composer, Symphony, NewsCutter and Interplay enable customers to lower production costs, increase productivity and shatter collaboration barriers.

Avid® today introduced new versions of its Media Composer® (4.0), Symphony™ (4.0), NewsCutter® (8.0) professional editing software and Interplay® (2.0) production asset management system.  Reinforcing Avid’s commitment to providing open and flexible solutions, these new offerings enable broadcast and post production professionals to lower production costs and enhance their productivity by:
• Eliminating timely transcode processes with the capability to mix and match different frame rates and resolutions in an open timeline within the same project.
• Expanding native support for file-based media with the addition of industry-leading formats such as Panasonic AVC-I and Ikegami GFCAM.  GFCAM support is a result of Avid Media Access (AMA).
• Empowering production teams to become more efficient by extending workgroup capabilities to the Wide Area Network (WAN) — allowing journalists, producers and assistants to work with media at any time, from any location.   Read the rest of this entry »