Accelerate Your Video Editing

Edit projects faster and in ways you never thought possible. Media Composer 5.5 is now more open and interactive than ever, so you can work with practically any media format and expand your capabilities with options from Avid and third-party manufacturers. Media Composer goes where other video editing systems leave off. Edit the way you want—in real time—using full-featured, ACE-certified editorial and creative tools. Experience the fastest file-based workflows on Earth. Collaborate easily with video and audio editors. Get dependable, industry-proven media management. Save time—and money—with unique workflows and options. And more!

Media Composer 5.5 highlights

  • Capture, monitor, and output with AJA Io Express
  • Edit HDCAM SR Lite footage natively
  • Accelerate AVC-Intra workflows with Nitris DX AVC-Intra
  • Speed up editing and mixing with the Artist Series (watch the video)
  • Find the right clips fast with PhraseFind (watch the video)
  • Directly tweak transitions with the Smart Tool (watch the video)
  • Gain better search capabilities
  • Capture and monitor audio using Pro Tools hardware
  • Work with audio more easily and creatively
  • Fuel your creativity with the Production Suite
Media Composer with AJAclick to enlarge


Artist Series Controllerclick to enlarge

Do I qualify for a free upgrade?

You’re eligible to receive a free upgrade to Media Composer 5.5 if you meet one of the following requirements:

  • You purchased and registered a full or upgrade version of Media Composer 5 on or after February 8, 2011 through March 8, 2011 (register your full version or upgrade). Downloads must be completed by March 31 2011.
  • You have a valid Avid Support contract/plan (just log in to the Download Center to get your free upgrade when available).