Avid NewsCutter

Software

Best choice for field editing, tapeless and networked editing

What’s new in version 8.0 —

  • Panasonic AVC-I encode
  • 720P Proxy Transcode 
  • GFCAM 100 Mb decode
  • Mix and Match editing – mix different resolutions and frame rates in the same timeline
  • Ancillary Data Handling with DX hardware
  • Direct activation of software license  
  • Software suite upgrades

What's new in version 7.5 —

  • Avid Media Access (AMA - watch the overview video)
    • Native End to End support for XDCAM
    • Full native metadata and disc/card support for XDCAM HD/EX and P2
  • Support for stereoscopic editing
  • Support for Pro Tools 8 Video Satellite
  • Fluid camera tracking
  • Animate-able color correction
  • Software licensing mechanism
  • Supported formats: Canon 24f HDV capture, Sony progressive HDV
  • Qualification of Panasonic 32 GB P2 card

News editing done right —

  • Editing interface
    Edit faster with the most efficient, accurate, and flexible editing interface available - including a very responsive timeline. Work the way you want with the mouse, screen buttons or keyboard shortcuts, with full customization of screen and keyboard layouts to speed things up further.
  • News editing tools
    NewsCutter includes streamlined editing tools designed for fast turnaround of news packages. With its intuitive interface and fast learning curve, NewsCutter lets editors of every experience level get up and running quickly.
  • Work Natively with SD and HD Codecs

    Start editing footage right away, with native support for a wide range of SD and HD codecs, including NTSC, PAL, DV, HDV, XDCAM HD/EX, DVCPRO HD, and AVC-Intra, as well as progressive 720p, 1080p, and interlaced formats. No need to transcode, even when mixing codecs in the same timeline.
  • Auto Voiceover
    In one step, remove the on-site voiceover and re-record a new one, while leaving the background audio intact. Save time when re-purposing stories for later use or when creating multiple versions.
  • Audio Punch-in
    Record up to 4 channels of audio directly onto the timeline, without capturing into a bin first, for increased speed and flexibility when re-recording voiceovers and other audio for news stories.
  • FrameChase Editing
    For the ultimate in fast turnaround, FrameChase editing lets you start editing before material is fully captured. Eliminate the biggest bottleneck in news production with immediate access to material as it's being captured by a supported capture device.

Seamless integration into any workflow —

  • Native HD codec support
    Start editing immediately with native XDCAM HD, AVC-I, HDV, and GFCAM support in progressive 720p, 1080p and interlaced formats.  No need to transcode, even when mixing codecs.
  • Avid Media Access (AMA) file-based format support
    Save time and maintain quality with direct mounting of removable camera media and supporting devices. Access P2, XDCAM EX, XDCAM HD, and GFCAM media files directly from discs or cards, along with all metadata.  Edit the media in its native format without importing, and play out or write back directly to disk/card.
  • 720p proxy transcode
    Use NewsCutter to create lightweight proxy versions of 720p material for easier collaboration, simpler searching, and efficient high-res archive/low-res on-line workflow.
  • Play-to-air server support
    When you finish editing the story, push it to AirSpeed Multi Stream or other playout servers with a single click. You can also pull material from selected play-to-air servers, edit the content, and push it back.
  • Multimedia export
    Use the integrated tools to create a large variety of high-quality output formats for Web or electronic delivery. Take advantage of easy-to-use compression templates or create your own.
  • Timestamp Export for BWF
    Insert the sequence timecode based on project type when exporting the timeline audio tracks as BWF (Broadcast WAV). Provides fast and easy sync reference for downstream process that do not support OMF or AAF such as slave playback devices.

Engineered for collaboration —

  • Sharing media, projects, and ideas
    Unlike most competitive editing applications, NewsCutter is designed for collaboration, and seamless integration with Avid Unity media networks means true collaboration on any scale. Multiple editing systems can play and edit the same file, and even capture to the same volume, simultaneously. 
  • Shared bins and projects
    Because media bins (folders) are not linked to specific projects or users, editors working in an Avid Unity environment can open bins from other projects, without having to copy media. And they can give other editors access to their bins, even while they are in use.
  • Interplay production asset management support
    From within NewsCutter, easily search, select and move media from any location, to any location. Save valuable time by editing feeds just seconds after recording starts and with pre-selected clips and shot lists that go right to the timeline.  Background media services transparently move media into, out of, and between workgroups, and in the right editing and distribution formats.
  • Connected to the newsroom
    The NRCS Tool opens an iNEWS or ENPS session right inside NewsCutter. iNEWS journalists insert shot markers and in/out points that go right to the timeline, and text is keyed to the reporter’s read rate so edits are automatically timed.
  • Integrated graphics power
    Easily add high-impact graphics and effects with available PostDeko for Editors software.  Graphic and effect templates created on Avid Deko can be completed in NewsCutter and incorporated into packages, saving time and steps while delivering consistent, eye-catching station branding.

Quality that tells the story —

  • Color Correction
    Save time and retain quality with a fully integrated 10-bit color correction toolset. Use the one-click analysis tool to automatically correct each clip in a sequence, or the Avid-exclusive NaturalMatch to quickly and accurately match shots.
  • Titles and graphics
    Complete all elements of your news story in your editing software. Add lower thirds, titles, and graphics using the fully integrated and easy-to-use tools. Create and save templates for a consistent, branded look and feel.
  • Effect plug-ins
    Increase your effect library using third-party plug-ins, including the bundled Boris Continuum Complete and Avid FX. Save time using the real-time playback capabilities of selected AVX2 effects. AVX plug-ins are fully integrated into the Avid user interface using the Avid AVX2 standard.
  • Effect performance
    Get the best real-time multi-layer effect performance using Avid's advanced effect acceleration.
  • Avid DNxHD support
    Edit HD material in real time on your software system using Avid DNxHD encoding, including HD offline using Avid DNxHD36 media. The high-efficiency Avid DNxHD codec is designed to maintain image quality during multi-generation editing.

A world-class company, a worldwide community —

  • Market leadership
    Avid knows about professional content creation. We have been in this industry over 20 years, and NewsCutter has defined nonlinear news editing from the beginning. More news, TV and film productions are created using Avid tools than with those from any other company.
  • Industry focus
    Avid is focused on the people and enterprises that make, manage, and move media. We are dedicated to creating innovative products and solutions that help professionals in this industry do their jobs more efficiently and to the highest quality.
  • Editor availability
    There are Avid editors all over the world, and they are widely considered the best in the industry. So it is always easy to find freelance resources, qualified applicants, or simply a fellow editor.
  • Tiered, expert support programs
    Avid offers a comprehensive range of support programs designed to fit your needs and budget. Whether it's free Web-based support, pay-per-case telephone support, a support contract, or installation services, we have the solution for you.
  • Qualified online and classroom training
    Avid knows that training helps you get the most out of your investment. That is why we offer a range of training and certification options, including books, online courses and classroom training, and customized training programs.
  • User communities
    Connect with your fellows editors. Get advice from Avid staff. Stay up-to-date on the latest tools and techniques. Avid offers a large selection of dedicated Web-based communities and forums, and actively supports many user groups all over the world.