Well, based on the past few years I would say we are going to see two updates per year. You don't have to buy every one. If the new features aren't worth the upgrade price to you, then skip it. Bug fixes get applied to the previous version also.
--- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, Donnie Rogers <donnie@...> wrote:
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> This is the sort of pricing tactic thad sent me to FCP for a few years. I was really (naively) hoping that they had really changed, and that moving our facility back to Avid was a wise move. Gonna give it some more thought.
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> On Sep 7, 2012, at 11:42 AM, john@... wrote:
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> > Typical Avid price gouging. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if these features were intentionally left out of 6.0 in order to hit us with a scheduled $500 cost in order to guarantee a fourth quarter revenue bump. This is why I loath Avid
> >
> > John Kilgour
> > Avid & Final Cut Pro Editor
> >
> > On Sep 7, 2012, at 10:48 AM, Mark Santora <mrsantora@...> wrote:
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> > > I have to agree, $499 is just too much for a 6.0.3 to 6.5 upgrade. There
> > > are some good updates, but I don't see where the $500 is justified.
> > >
> > > Mark Santora.
> > > On Sep 7, 2012 10:39 AM, "Gary Bettan" <gary@...> wrote:
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> > >> **
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Avid Dramatically Improves Workflow Speed and Openness with Media Composer
> > >> 6.5 Family of Products
> > >>
> > >> _____
> > >>
> > >> IBC (Hall 7, Booth #J20), AMSTERDAM, 2012-09-07
> > >>
> > >> New features streamline project mastering and archiving, and advance
> > >> editing efficiency
> > >>
> > >> AvidR (NASDAQ: AVID) <http://www.avid.com> today announced the latest
> > >> release of its industry-leading video editing tools, Media ComposerR 6.5,
> > >> SymphonyR 6.5, and NewsCutterR 10.5, providing fast, open workflows that
> > >> greatly advance editing efficiency. The new releases of Media Composer and
> > >> NewsCutter are also the first work in conjunction with Avid InterplayR
> > >> Sphere to support universal connectivity and collaborative production,
> > >> giving contributors the freedom to work in a distributed environment that
> > >> spans multiple locations and time zones. With support for new standards
> > >> that
> > >> help streamline media mastering and archiving, plus new audio features and
> > >> relink capabilities, these latest releases enable customers to further
> > >> enhance their creativity and productivity.
> > >>
> > >> "We're pleased to unveil new capabilities in Avid Media Composer that
> > >> provide customers with the innovation and flexibility they need to achieve
> > >> their creative vision," said Chris Gahagan, senior vice president of
> > >> products at Avid. "Our customers have told us that they are looking to
> > >> eliminate bottlenecks and open up new workflows. The latest updates to the
> > >> Media Composer family of products help them to do just that."
> > >>
> >
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