Looking for AVID to learn on.

[focusthis]

It seems like Avid is aiming for the upper end of the edit market. Where can I get a version at a low price to run at home and learn on? I'm told even the older software is very similar in feel to the current/higher end products. I don't need all the bells and whistles, just something other than FreeDV to get used to their interface.


Please no direction to FCP, Adobe, etc. Avid only.

Thanks B-roll world!

 

[ben-s]

XpressDV used to be the lower end system, but it's now EOL, making Media Composer the cheapest option.
You might be able to get a second hand Media composer 2 system off someone upgrading to v3.

If you know any students, you can get an educational version at a very good price, but you can't use it for commercial work without breaking the terms of the EULA.

I'm in a similar boat myself, using MC at work, but wanting an Avid system other than FreeDV to use personally.

 

[Necktie Boy]

Free DV is not bad to learn on. If your just want to learn the basics, Free DV is good for that. I don't know off hand, but I think you keep the old dongle for the upgrade. One thing that using Avid doesn't let you use multiple computer...You need the dongle. And if you do find a used software or system, make sure you get the dongle.

 

[2 Hungry Dogs]

I have the software for Avid Express Pro that I just decommissioned when I switched over to FCP. It even has the full studio package.

I still need to the computer for other purposes, but don't need the software. Send me a PM and we can talk about it.