Thanks for following up. :)

i have to agree... it is still very flaky. I've sent it up the pike.

Lol... glad it worked out. :)

Perhaps this old thread will help? https://community.avid.com/forums/t/61966.aspx?PageIndex=1

[quote user="Robert Goodman "] been using it for the fist time this week fir a real project and its still very inconsistent. sometimes it acts as normal - sometimes not. Positions shift all the time, cant do a simple keyframe thing at all, etc. the idea is there but the implemention is jacked up. not even a way to center text as far as i can

I couldn't agree more.

In fact, to test my contention, I just did a cursory google search for video editing software and didn't even see MC in the first page of links...

I tend to see mentions of Premiere and Final Cut in various articles without mention of MC... as if MC doesn't even exist. I believe there is (or was) a perception of the MC interface being outdated... in spite of the fact that the time proven interface is preferred by pros and it is definitively faster for those who use it professionals (via keyboard

It used to be advised to do a complete uninstall prior to a new install. I stopped doing that years ago and it is no longer necessary. Personally, I am holding off on Catalina. The FAQ is based on approved systems and beta testing. It offers a level of confidence should you opt to comply with the FAQ. I would argue that you would get the same results

On June 16th, 2020, Avid launched a new promotion for students and teachers. Through July 31, they can get a 3-month subscription to Media Composer | Ultimate, Pro Tools, or Sibelius Ultimate for just $24.99 USD MSRP. The promotion is available to students as well as educators, subject to eligibility. Subscriptions run for 3 months and must be paid