Avid Media Access (AMA) - Avid
Avid Media Access Plugins
Avid Media Access is a revolutionary plugin architecture that greatly accelerates your file-based video workflows. With it, you can simply connect a supported manufacturer's media card, disk, or device and begin viewing and cutting footage right away. No need to transcode media or use other software to view the extra clips. Download the plugins you need for your workflow here...
AMA PLUGINS
AVCHD plugin
Instantly access and edit material with full native support of the AVCHD format for faster turnarounds, quick material screening, and selecting shots before transcoding. This plugin comes installed with Media Composer.
Calibrated AVC-Intra Create*
Export Sony XAVC Intra MXF files with Sony Metadata and optionally in the XAVC Full Directory Structure, and P2 AVC-Intra MXF files with P2 Metadata from Avid Media Composer.
Calibrated AVC-LG Create*
Export Sony XAVC Long GOP MXF files with Sony Metadata and optionally in the XAVC Full Directory Structure, and P2 AVC-LongG MXF files with P2 Metadata from Avid Media Composer.
Calibrated MPEG2X Create*
Export XDCAM style MXF files with Sony Metadata and optionally in the XDCAM Full Directory Structure, and XDCAM style MOV files with QuickTime Metadata from Avid Media Composer at bitrates of 6Mb-280Mb in either Long GOP or I-frame only.
Canon plugin
Access full native support for the Canon XF codec and instantly start working on footage while natively retaining the format’s resolution.
Drastic MediaReactor Lite plugin
Direct read support for Sony XAVC-S, Panasonic MP4/VRW, HEVC MP4, Canon CRM/RMF, Phantom Cine, MLV/KRW/DNG/CDX and most MOV/MP4 legacy codecs without QuickTime. It includes native support of metadata, timecode and high speed footage. AMA Export support for Sony XAVC-S MP4, MOV and ProRes, all for $99 USD!
EVS AMA plugin*
The EVS AMA Plugin allows Media Composer to access EVS generated MXF files and Metadata.
Glue Tools plugin*
Phantom Cine AMA for Avid enables you to work with Phantom Cine RAW files natively in Media Composer.
musiD AMA
musiD is an AMA plugin allowing Media Composer to access the metadata embedded in Mp3 and M4a files, and making it accessible in the bin for use in searching, sorting, and assisting in auditioning the right song within Media Composer.
MXF OP1a plugin
Get fast, direct access to OP1a MXF files (this plugin is pre-installed with Media Composer, but can be downloaded here). This plugin comes installed with Media Composer.
Panasonic P2 plugin
Access P2, DVCPRO HD, and AVC-Intra media and metadata natively, and experience fast and flexible workflows with the P2 plugin.
QuickTime plugin
Directly access QuickTime movie files, including ProRes and many other codecs, without transcoding or re-wrapping files. This plugin comes installed with Media Composer.
RED plugins
Instantly access footage right from your RED-FLASH card or RED-DRIVE, enabling you to get right to work, with access to the full metadata and color management data.
Sony XDCAM/HDCAM plugins
Get full native support of Sony XDCAM/HDCAM media and metadata—without transcoding—so you can start editing right away.