Avid Media Composer | Ultimate for Azure Floating 1-Year Subscription (20 Seat)

Product Overview

Avid Media Composer | Ultimate for Azure — 20 Seat is a 20-seat floating license for Avid's professional video editing platform, deployed through Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure. Designed for mid-to-large production teams operating in cloud-first or hybrid cloud environments, this license enables up to 20 concurrent Media Composer Ultimate users to access the full feature set of Avid's flagship NLE—including advanced color, audio, and effects tools—from Azure-hosted workstations or virtual desktops. This 20-seat tier is well suited for growing teams or facilities deploying cloud editorial at a measured scale.

Product Description

Avid Media Composer | Ultimate is the highest-tier Media Composer subscription, providing the complete feature set used by professional broadcast editors and post-production teams: multi-camera editing, advanced color correction, integrated ScriptSync and PhraseFind, Avid Motion Graphics, and full NEXIS shared storage integration. The Azure deployment model enables teams to centralize their Media Composer environment in Microsoft Azure virtual machines, reducing local IT infrastructure requirements and enabling geographically distributed editorial access.

This 20-seat floating license allows up to 20 editors to use Media Composer simultaneously from any authorized Azure-connected workstation. Floating license architecture means seats are checked in and out from a license server, maximizing seat utilization across the editorial team.

Key Features

• 20 Floating Seats — Up to 20 concurrent Media Composer Ultimate users; seats check in and out from a floating license server.
• Media Composer | Ultimate Feature Set — Full professional NLE including advanced color, ScriptSync, PhraseFind, Avid Motion Graphics, and NEXIS storage integration.
• Azure Cloud Deployment — Hosted on Microsoft Azure for cloud-first or hybrid editorial workflows and distributed production teams.
• NEXIS Storage Integration — Direct integration with Avid NEXIS shared storage for collaborative editing workflows.
• Multi-NLE Interoperability — AMA linkage supports media exchange with Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve.
• Avid MediaCentral Compatible — Integrates with Avid MediaCentral | Cloud UX for centralized media management.
• Remote Editorial Support — Azure-hosted deployment supports geographically distributed editorial teams.

Typical Applications

• Mid-size broadcast facility cloud-based editorial deployment
• Post-production studio Azure editorial environment for 20-editor teams
• Streaming platform production with distributed editorial
• Hybrid on-premises/cloud post-production pipeline
• Remote and distributed editorial team infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does this differ from the 50-seat Azure Ultimate license?
A: This license provides 20 concurrent floating seats vs. 50. Both include the same Ultimate feature set and Azure deployment. Contact Creation Networks to add seats or upgrade.

Q: What does the Ultimate tier include?
A: Media Composer | Ultimate adds advanced color tools, ScriptSync, PhraseFind, Avid Motion Graphics, and additional effects and audio capabilities beyond standard Media Composer. Contact Creation Networks for a full feature comparison.

Q: What Azure configuration is required?
A: Azure VM specifications depend on workflow and codec requirements. Contact Creation Networks for Azure Media Composer deployment planning.

Q: Can I upgrade from 20 to 50 seats?
A: Yes. Contact Creation Networks for seat expansion pricing and upgrade options.