Description
• Get access to the industry’s most trusted editorial tools in film, TV, and broadcast:
- Experience the most open and tightly integrated media platform
- Accelerate workflows with tools created by professionals, for professionals
- Complete projects faster with real-time remote collaboration
- Expand your creative palette with options from other industry leaders
• Get help when you need it with Avid Support, now included:
- Access to world-class, worldwide, professional support (see page 2)
- Stay up to date, as all software updates and upgrades are included in your plan
Why choose Media Composer?
• Get access to the industry’s most trusted editorial tools in ?lm, TV, and broadcast:
- Experience the most open and tightly integrated media platform
- Accelerate work?ows with tools created by professionals, for professionals
- Complete projects faster with real-time remote collaboration
- Expand your creative palette with options from other industry leaders
• Get help when you need it with Avid Support, now included:
- Access to world-class, worldwide, professional support (see page 2)
- Stay up to date, as all software updates and upgrades are included in your plan
Subscription Offerings
Media Composer Licensing Options
Subscribe to Media Composer
And get monthly or annual access to:
• Media Composer
®
| Software
• Media Composer | Symphony
®
Option
• NewBlue Titler Pro 2
• Sorenson Squeeze Lite
• Boris Continuum Complete Lite
• iZotope Insight (30-day trial)
• Avid Support (including all software
updates/upgrades)
Annual Subscription
Month–to–Month
1
Subscription
Monthly Cost $49.99 / $39.99* $74.99
Year 1** $599.00 $899.00
Year 2** $1,199.00 $1,799.00
Year 3** $1,799.00 $2,699.00
Why subscribe?
• Pay for the software only when you need it, wherever you need it
• Get full access to the latest Media Composer tools in the most cost-effective ways
• Expand your capabilities with additional Avid and third-party software—included
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and releases at no additional cost
• Get access to every software update and upgrade as soon as they’re available
• Scale client count up or down as project demands and budget dictate
• Easily manage purchases through your My Avid account
Or buy Media Composer (perpetual license)
Buy Media Composer
And own the following:
• Media Composer | Software perpetual
license (never expires)
• NewBlue Titler Pro 1
• iZotope Insight (30-day trial)
• One year of Avid Support (including
software updates/upgrades)
3
Add options
Including:
• Media Composer | Symphony Option
(includes Boris Continuum Complete
Lite)—$749
• Media Composer | NewsCutter
®
Option—$499
• Media Composer | Production Pack—
$599
• NewBlue Titler Pro 2
• Sorenson Squeeze
• iZotope Insight
• Dongle licenses—add $500
Monthly Cost N/A
Year 1 $1,299.00
2
Year 2* $1,598.00
2
Year 3* $1,897.00
2
* In 2014 only, current Media Composer owners (6.5 and later) can choose to subscribe annually
at the discounted rate of $39.99/month for their ?rst year (after the ?rst year, standard rates apply).
** Annualized costs are for the total price you will have paid for your subscription to date.
* Annualized costs are for the total software purchase, plus Avid Support renewal price you will
have paid to date.
Got Media Composer?
If you already own Media Composer and wish to upgrade to the latest version,
maintaining your perpetual (no expiration) license, you can do so by signing up for a
standard Avid Support plan for $299/year. This auto-renewable plan—as outlined in
the next page—includes all software upgrades, updates, and standard support for
one year from the date of purchase.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this offer is valid for existing Media Composer owners through 2014
only (or at the time your existing Avid Support contract expires). Should you choose not to purchase
an Avid Support plan in 2014 (or upon your current support contract expiration) and decide to
upgrade at a later time thereafter, you will have a choice of either subscribing to Media Composer
monthly or annually, or buying a new perpetual license
3
.
* Standard Avid Support plan coverage is the same whether you choose to subscribe to Media Composer or purchase the software outright (perpetual
license). Please note that support plan coverage expires after the ?rst year for Media Composer (perpetual license) owners unless renewed annually.
A standard Avid Support plan is now included with all Media Composer subscriptions and purchases. If your support needs are more
demanding, you can upgrade to Elite support for an additional cost, whether you have a monthly or annual subscription or a perpetual
license.
If you have an existing Avid Support contract, it will continue to be honored until it expires. At that time, you can choose the new
support option that best suits your needs.
Avid Support Plans for Media Composer
Media Composer Offerings Included Support Response Time
Standard Avid Support*
Monthly/annual subscription
Standard support included either month-to-month
or annually
Media Composer perpetual license
Standard support included the ?rst year; plan may
be renewed for $299/year thereafter
3
Billing and admin cases
Unlimited
Within 24 hours
Software updates and upgrades
Included
Available upon release
Troubleshooting—web/email support
Unlimited incidents
Within 24 hours
Troubleshooting—phone
One phone call per month
Within 4 hours
Self-help access
• Video library
• Knowledge Base
• Avid Forums and other community pages
Immediate
Add Options to Standard Support
Hardware Coverage
+ $200/year (may be added to annual subscription
or perpetual license purchase and includes advance
replacement for non-working hardware)
Two-business-day ship
Avid Support Code (ASC)
+ $40/case (provides additional per-incident phone support
for one troubleshooting case)
Within 4 hours
Upgrade to Elite Support
Monthly/annual subscription
+ $30/month
Media Composer perpetual license
+ $400/year
Get everything in standard support, plus…
Troubleshooting
• Unlimited phone and web/email incidents
• Priority phone support
• Code Blue escalation support
Within 1 hour
Hardware Coverage
Included
Next-day ship
Additional Support Options (no Avid Support plan required)
Avid Support Code (ASC)
$40/case (provides per-incident phone support for one
troubleshooting case)
Within 4 hours
© 2014 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Avid, the Avid logo, Media Composer, NewsCutter, and Symphony are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiariesin the United States and/or other countries. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Corporate headquarters Asian headquarters European headquarters
+1 800 949 AVID (2843) +65 6476 7666 +44 1753 655999
1. Month-to-month subscriptions may be cancelled at any time without penalty. Annual plans may not be terminated early (no refunds will be honored).
2. Media Composer (perpetual license) is available for purchase from Avid and Avid resellers for $1,299 and includes one full year of standard Avid Support.
3. Get one year of standard Avid Support, which includes software upgrades/updates, when you buy Media Composer (perpetual license). After one year, you can renew your Avid
Support plan annually for just $299 to continue receiving updates/upgrades and support. If you decide not to renew your plan, you can still continue using Media Composer (you
own it) at the last version update received. However, should you decide to upgrade your software later on, you will need to purchase a new perpetual license ($1,299) again, or
you can choose to start a subscription.
doc_557569225.pdf
• Get access to the industry’s most trusted editorial tools in film, TV, and broadcast:
- Experience the most open and tightly integrated media platform
- Accelerate workflows with tools created by professionals, for professionals
- Complete projects faster with real-time remote collaboration
- Expand your creative palette with options from other industry leaders
• Get help when you need it with Avid Support, now included:
- Access to world-class, worldwide, professional support (see page 2)
- Stay up to date, as all software updates and upgrades are included in your plan
Why choose Media Composer?
• Get access to the industry’s most trusted editorial tools in ?lm, TV, and broadcast:
- Experience the most open and tightly integrated media platform
- Accelerate work?ows with tools created by professionals, for professionals
- Complete projects faster with real-time remote collaboration
- Expand your creative palette with options from other industry leaders
• Get help when you need it with Avid Support, now included:
- Access to world-class, worldwide, professional support (see page 2)
- Stay up to date, as all software updates and upgrades are included in your plan
Subscription Offerings
Media Composer Licensing Options
Subscribe to Media Composer
And get monthly or annual access to:
• Media Composer
®
| Software
• Media Composer | Symphony
®
Option
• NewBlue Titler Pro 2
• Sorenson Squeeze Lite
• Boris Continuum Complete Lite
• iZotope Insight (30-day trial)
• Avid Support (including all software
updates/upgrades)
Annual Subscription
Month–to–Month
1
Subscription
Monthly Cost $49.99 / $39.99* $74.99
Year 1** $599.00 $899.00
Year 2** $1,199.00 $1,799.00
Year 3** $1,799.00 $2,699.00
Why subscribe?
• Pay for the software only when you need it, wherever you need it
• Get full access to the latest Media Composer tools in the most cost-effective ways
• Expand your capabilities with additional Avid and third-party software—included
• Stay up to date with the latest technology and releases at no additional cost
• Get access to every software update and upgrade as soon as they’re available
• Scale client count up or down as project demands and budget dictate
• Easily manage purchases through your My Avid account
Or buy Media Composer (perpetual license)
Buy Media Composer
And own the following:
• Media Composer | Software perpetual
license (never expires)
• NewBlue Titler Pro 1
• iZotope Insight (30-day trial)
• One year of Avid Support (including
software updates/upgrades)
3
Add options
Including:
• Media Composer | Symphony Option
(includes Boris Continuum Complete
Lite)—$749
• Media Composer | NewsCutter
®
Option—$499
• Media Composer | Production Pack—
$599
• NewBlue Titler Pro 2
• Sorenson Squeeze
• iZotope Insight
• Dongle licenses—add $500
Monthly Cost N/A
Year 1 $1,299.00
2
Year 2* $1,598.00
2
Year 3* $1,897.00
2
* In 2014 only, current Media Composer owners (6.5 and later) can choose to subscribe annually
at the discounted rate of $39.99/month for their ?rst year (after the ?rst year, standard rates apply).
** Annualized costs are for the total price you will have paid for your subscription to date.
* Annualized costs are for the total software purchase, plus Avid Support renewal price you will
have paid to date.
Got Media Composer?
If you already own Media Composer and wish to upgrade to the latest version,
maintaining your perpetual (no expiration) license, you can do so by signing up for a
standard Avid Support plan for $299/year. This auto-renewable plan—as outlined in
the next page—includes all software upgrades, updates, and standard support for
one year from the date of purchase.
IMPORTANT: Please note that this offer is valid for existing Media Composer owners through 2014
only (or at the time your existing Avid Support contract expires). Should you choose not to purchase
an Avid Support plan in 2014 (or upon your current support contract expiration) and decide to
upgrade at a later time thereafter, you will have a choice of either subscribing to Media Composer
monthly or annually, or buying a new perpetual license
3
.
* Standard Avid Support plan coverage is the same whether you choose to subscribe to Media Composer or purchase the software outright (perpetual
license). Please note that support plan coverage expires after the ?rst year for Media Composer (perpetual license) owners unless renewed annually.
A standard Avid Support plan is now included with all Media Composer subscriptions and purchases. If your support needs are more
demanding, you can upgrade to Elite support for an additional cost, whether you have a monthly or annual subscription or a perpetual
license.
If you have an existing Avid Support contract, it will continue to be honored until it expires. At that time, you can choose the new
support option that best suits your needs.
Avid Support Plans for Media Composer
Media Composer Offerings Included Support Response Time
Standard Avid Support*
Monthly/annual subscription
Standard support included either month-to-month
or annually
Media Composer perpetual license
Standard support included the ?rst year; plan may
be renewed for $299/year thereafter
3
Billing and admin cases
Unlimited
Within 24 hours
Software updates and upgrades
Included
Available upon release
Troubleshooting—web/email support
Unlimited incidents
Within 24 hours
Troubleshooting—phone
One phone call per month
Within 4 hours
Self-help access
• Video library
• Knowledge Base
• Avid Forums and other community pages
Immediate
Add Options to Standard Support
Hardware Coverage
+ $200/year (may be added to annual subscription
or perpetual license purchase and includes advance
replacement for non-working hardware)
Two-business-day ship
Avid Support Code (ASC)
+ $40/case (provides additional per-incident phone support
for one troubleshooting case)
Within 4 hours
Upgrade to Elite Support
Monthly/annual subscription
+ $30/month
Media Composer perpetual license
+ $400/year
Get everything in standard support, plus…
Troubleshooting
• Unlimited phone and web/email incidents
• Priority phone support
• Code Blue escalation support
Within 1 hour
Hardware Coverage
Included
Next-day ship
Additional Support Options (no Avid Support plan required)
Avid Support Code (ASC)
$40/case (provides per-incident phone support for one
troubleshooting case)
Within 4 hours
© 2014 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Avid, the Avid logo, Media Composer, NewsCutter, and Symphony are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiariesin the United States and/or other countries. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Corporate headquarters Asian headquarters European headquarters
+1 800 949 AVID (2843) +65 6476 7666 +44 1753 655999
1. Month-to-month subscriptions may be cancelled at any time without penalty. Annual plans may not be terminated early (no refunds will be honored).
2. Media Composer (perpetual license) is available for purchase from Avid and Avid resellers for $1,299 and includes one full year of standard Avid Support.
3. Get one year of standard Avid Support, which includes software upgrades/updates, when you buy Media Composer (perpetual license). After one year, you can renew your Avid
Support plan annually for just $299 to continue receiving updates/upgrades and support. If you decide not to renew your plan, you can still continue using Media Composer (you
own it) at the last version update received. However, should you decide to upgrade your software later on, you will need to purchase a new perpetual license ($1,299) again, or
you can choose to start a subscription.
doc_557569225.pdf