Avid Symphony

Nitris DX

Real-time online mastering and finishing

What's new in Symphony Nitris DX 4 —

  • Mix and Match editing and finishing - mix different resolutions and frame rates in the same sequence
  • Real time NTSC output for 1080 24P projects
  • Increased number of tracks in the audio mixer
  • 3D Stereoscopic editorial and display
  • Improved Fluid Stabilizer camera tracking
  • Panasonic AVC-I encode
  • GFCAM 100 Mb decode
  • Ancillary Data Handling
  • Timeline and effect enhancement
  • New platform support (Mac and PC)

Editing done right —

  • Editing interface
    Edit faster with the most efficient, accurate, and flexible editing interface available. 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.
  • Trimming tools
    Avid's powerful trimming tools set the standard for speed and flexibility. Trim transitions with the mouse, on-the-fly, or nudge frame-by-frame. "Slip" and "slide" clips quickly with a comprehensive two,four or six-frame display.
  • Script based editing
    Take the work out of editing of scripted or transcript based productions. With ScriptSync, dailies are phonetically synced to the script automatically, so lining up dailies to the script takes minutes, not hours
  • Open Timeline
    Edit multiple SD and HD formats in real time, in the same timeline, without rendering or transcoding. Mix SD and HD, online and offline. Play any mix of resolutions in the same timebase in real time via the video outputs.
  • Media management
    Avid offers the most reliable and accurate media management available. Don't worry about losing media or render files; the software tracks them all. It even allow sequences to relink to different resolutions.
  • Database management
    Create custom metadata fields to track your material the way you want. Use multi-level sift and sort to find information far beyond the reach of OS-level searches.

Seamless integration into any workflow —

  • Total Conform
    Streamline your offline/online workflow with the ability to share projects and media between Media Composer and Symphony systems. Every media clip, edit, and effect is directly available, so you can start the online without delay.
  • Universal Mastering
    Edit once and deliver your content to multiple SD and HD output formats, with point-and-click ease. Change aspect ratio, use the high-quality Pan & Scan tool. With simultaneous SD and HD outputs for selected frame rates.
  • Avid Media Access (AMA)
    Avid Media Access provides full native end to end workflow for XDCAM HD and full metadata integration and card/disc support for P2, XDCAM-HD/EX and Ikegami GFCAM  formats
  • File-based workflows
    Save time and maintain quality using "tapeless" file-based workflows.   Access P2 and XDCAM files directly from disc or card, with metadata.  Edit the media in its native format and play out or write back directly to disk or card.
  • Native HD codec support
    Start editing faster with native support for a wide range of HD codecs, including HDV, XDCAM-HD, XDCAM-EX, DVCPRO HD and AVC-I , in progressive 720p, 1080p and interlaced formats. No need to transcode, even when mixing codecs.
  • HD offline with DNxHD36
    Get the best possible picture quality at the lowest possible data rate by capturing your progressive HD material with the Avid DNxHD36 codec for offline HD editing, and see your work in a screening-quality, full-raster image.
  • Timecode and subtitling creation
    Speed up any online or audio post workflow by creating an on-screen timecode display in real-time. Use the SubCap tool to deliver open-caption subtitling deliverables, with import and export of EBU-N19 formats.
  • 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
    Seamless integration with Avid Unity media networks means true collaboration at any scale. Multiple editing systems can play the same file, and even capture to the same volume, simultaneously.
  • Performance and reliability
    Engineered for deadline-driven, real-time collaboration, Avid Unity media networks combine high-performance hardware and software in a family of integrated, turnkey solutions - all backed and supported by a single, trusted source.
  • Shared projects and bins
    Because media bins 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.
  • User settings
    Take all your user settings with you when you move from one Avid system to another, even from an offline to an online or finishing system. All shortcuts, keyboard and screen customization are there for you to use, so you will be up and running in no time.
  • Remote Play and Capture
    Use your editing system as networked playback and recording device with the Remote Play and Capture features. Save time by eliminating the need to capture after the event; for example, with live studio or outdoor broadcast events.
  • Interplay support
    Bring collaboration to the next level with support for the Avid Interplay nonlinear workflow engine. Add sophisticated multi-contributor asset management, multi-resolution workflows, rules based transcoding, and other tools for facility-wide collaboration.

The power you need for the quality you want —

  • Color Correction
    Save time and retain quality with a fully integrated 10-bit primary and unique Symphony color correction toolset.Relational color correction gets you the finished product faster. Only Avid offers NaturalMatch to quickly and accurately match shots. Or use the large palette of easy-to-use manual tools for corrective or creative adjustments.
  • FluidMotion
    Create incredibly smooth slow-motion effects and ¨fit-to-fill¨ video using Avid's patented pixel morphing technology. Apply the look of progressive film to interlaced video material with the exclusive FluidFilm feature.
  • Fluid Stabilizer
    Stabilize shots with the most complex camera movements.  Fluid Stabilizer works in conjunction with SteadyGlide and Stabilize to filter out error-inducing object motion from the motion analysis, resulting in extremely precise image stabilization.
  • SpectraMatte
    Create a high-quality key, even with compressed HD codec material. Eliminate guesswork and get the perfect key using the interactive interface. Preview your keys in real time and with online quality with 16-bit SpectraGraph technology.
  • Effect plug-ins
    Increase your effect library using third-party plug-ins, such as 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
  • Hardware-based Avid DNxHD support
    Capture, edit and play back Avid DNxHD material in real time, with high-performance hardware acceleration within the Avid Nitris DX system. The high-efficiency Avid DNxHD codec is designed to maintain image quality during multi-generation editing.
  • Uncompressed HD
    For the ultimate image quality, capture HD material in a 10-bit uncompressed HD format. Edit, add effects, and play back your final version, all in real time. Whatever quality your project requires, the Symphony Nitris DX system can deliver.

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 more 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 available all over the world, and they are widely considered the best in the industry. So it is always easy to find a freelancer, a new staff member 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.