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Ultimatte on Xpress VS. Media Composer
Hello, I’m hoping to find someone with previous experience using Ultimatte on a AVID Xpress Meridian machine. (From about 1999), Who also has experience with green screen keying on modern hardware/software such as AVID Media Composer or Final Cut Pro.
I am currently using Ultimatte on the Xpress Meridian machine, and it appears to be a very difficult process with many steps compared to todays technology.. and I’m having a hard time getting it to work well.
What I am asking for is that someone with experience with this old technology as well as current technology to respond with a few of their opinions as to what makes the current technology easier to use, and better for production.
To get to the point, I’m trying to convince the manager of our production studio that this entire system needs to be replaced, and if I could get some knowledgable reinforcement from experienced editors as to why this system is way ‘behind the times’, It will help me immensely in moving forward.
Thank you for your time and help!
Sincerely,Ross A. Hendrickson
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AdvantEdge is the best of the Ultimatte plugins out there, I think. It’s also slower than snot to render.
If using Avid Media Composer Adrenaline 2.0 or later, screw Ultimatte and use Avid’s built-in SpectraMatte keyer. Once you do, you’ll find yourself not using Ultimatte!
Take care.
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