Here is the download link:

http://www.avid.com/us/support/downloads

Here is the readme file:

http://cdn.pinnaclesys.com/SupportFiles/attach/README_AvidMediaComposer_v5.0.pdf

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The long anticipated version 5.0 is here (and the hard working folks at Avid Technology are STOKED!)

Please be patient as the server is being "scattered, smothered, covered, chunked, diced, peppered, capped & topped." I suggest using a downloader that resumes after the server crashes...e.g. Orbit. While you are waiting for the download, you might wanna check out these tutorials:

http://www.avid.com/US/resources/media-composer-5-getting-started-training

[For new and detailed info regarding Scriptsync, scroll down]

Detailed FAQ on the Matrox MX02 Mini:
http://avid.force.com/pkb/LegacySearch?DocId=366347&NewLang=en

Here is the lowdown on pricing:

[Scroll to bottom of this post for upgrade eligibility including Liquid]

Now through July 10, 2010:

New Units:

Media Composer Software (Box Set) -- $2,495 ($2,295 download only*)
Production Suite -- $295** (Third party applications -- retail value = $3,800 US MSRP)
Mojo SDI -- $2,495 (Hardware only)
Media Composer Mojo DX -- $7,995 (Software/Hardware Kit) 
* Editing software only, no third party apps.
** The Production Suite price increased to $295 due to the increased value of the Third Party applications.

Upgrade Pricing (through July 10, 2010) to Media Composer 5.0:

Avid Xpress DV/Xpress Pro/Media Composer Pre V. 4.0 -- $495 Physical Kit ($395 for download only)
Avid Media Composer 4.0 -- $495 Physical Kit ($295 for download only)

Upgrade Pricing  -- July 10, 2010 through September 30, 2010:

Avid Xpress DV/Xpress Pro/Media Composer Pre V. 4.0 -- $695 Physical Kit ($595 for download only)
Avid Media Composer 4.0 -- $695 Physical Kit ($495 for download only)

Upgrade Pricing -- October 1, 2010 onward:

Avid Xpress DV/Xpress Pro/Media Composer Pre V. 4.0 -- $895 Physical Kit ($795 for download only)
Avid Media Composer 4.0 -- $695 Physical Kit ($495 for download only)

International Pricing:

For international pricing, see your reseller or Avid regional office.

Education:

The educational pricing remains the same for the new launch. Note that purchases of Avid educational products ARE NOT available through the Avid web store.  Educational customers and institutions must contact their resellers or Avid directly for purchase information. 

Media Composer Software (Edu) -- $295 (Software only with Avid DVD CD)
Educational Support Contract -- $99 per year (Assisted Support M-F 9a-6p local time & software upgrades)
Media Composer Software Edu/Student upgrade* -- FREE (Software only, no Productivity Suite, no Docs)
Mojo SDI Edu -- $995 (Hardware Only) 

New – For individual student educational copies purchased and registered on or after March 1, 2009, students will receive free upgrades for four years after the date of software activation.  The web page:  http://www.avid.com/US/specialoffers/special-offers-Student-Pricing will only work for Student copies (institutions do not qualify) and will only work for those students that bought v3.5/v7.5 or higher after March 1 2009.

SW Licensing and the Dongle:

New unit purchases of Avid Media Composer v5, Avid Symphony v5 and Avid NewsCutter v9 will use software licensing.  Existing customers with a dongle based system can continue to use their dongle or transition to the SW licensing scheme.  All upgrades to Avid Media Composer v5, Avid Symphony v5 and Avid NewsCutter v9 will come with the 2 codes necessary to update either the dongle (if the customer has one from a past dongle based system) or the Serial # to activate the SW licensing scheme.

30 day Avid Media Composer Software Trial:

With the release of Avid Media Composer v5, we will continue to provide a Software Trial version of the editor that activates for 30 days at no charge.  Customers can obtain the Avid Media Composer Software Trial from the Media Composer Product page once MC v5 is live June 10, 2010.  Once the Software Trial is downloaded, the customer will be prompted to activate their software.  Selecting the 3rd activation option "I want to run a fully-featured trial version of Avid Media Composer for 30 days" will commence their 30 day trial period.  After the 30 day period has expired, customers may purchase the complete Avid Media Composer v5 product from the web store as a software download only or as a physical shipping kit with manuals and third-party applications, or they can uninstall the Software Trial. 

New - Windows and Macintosh Specifications for v5 and v9:

The following Windows and Mac Knowledge Base documents have been created for the v5 and v9 releases. 

Windows:

Windows Specifications for Avid Media Composer v5.0, Avid NewsCutter v9.0, Avid Assist v2.2, and Avid Instinct v3.0[362927]

Windows Specifications for Avid Symphony v5.0[362935]

Mac:

Apple Macintosh Specifications for Avid Symphony v5.0[362911]

Apple Macintosh Specifications for Avid Media Composer v5.0[362919]

Important Announcement about ScriptSync:

Starting with the release of Avid Media Composer v5, Avid Symphony v5, and Avid NewsCutter v9, we are breaking out the ScriptSync functionality from the main applications and providing it as a purchasable option. 

Why you ask?

Avid partners with a third party company and licenses their underlying technology in order to provide the features that ScriptSync offers.   Recently our contract with this partner was renewed, and because of this Avid has chosen to offer ScriptSync as an option.  By providing ScriptSync as an option, Avid does not pass the cost of the technology to all customers, but allows customers who do take advantage of this technology, ScriptSync, to continue to do so for an exceptional price.  

What does this mean to customers?

With the release of Avid Media Composer v5.0, Avid Symphony v5.0, and Avid NewsCutter v9.0, Avid has decided to provide, free of charge, a final version of ScriptSync to any customer who is upgrading from a previous version of Avid Media Composer, Avid Symphony, or Avid NewsCutter.  Avid Media Composer v5, Avid Symphony v5 and Avid NewsCutter v9 will be the last versions of the editing software where we will provide ScriptSync free of charge. When the next versions of Avid Media Composer, Avid Symphony, and Avid NewsCutter are released, customers will have to purchase ScriptSync as an option.

What if I am on Avid Support?

For customers that have an Avid Media Composer, Avid Symphony, or Avid NewsCutter system covered by a valid Avid Support Contract, we have decided to provide, free of charge, a final version of ScriptSync to accompany the upgrade to version 5.0 and version 9.0. However if you continue to keep your contract valid, this will be your last upgrade.  Again, Avid Media Composer v5, Avid Symphony v5 and Avid NewsCutter v9 will be the last versions of the editing software where we will provide ScriptSync free of charge.  When the next versions of Avid Media Composer, Avid Symphony, and Avid NewsCutter are released, Avid Support Contract customers will have to purchase ScriptSync as an option.

What if I buy an upgrade to version 5 or version 9?

Customers upgrading from a previous version of their editing product with ScriptSync to version 5 or version 9, will receive a free version of ScriptSync.   Details to follow.

How much will this cost?

Any customer that buys a new copy of Avid Media Composer v5, Avid Symphony v5 or Avid NewsCutter v9 can purchase ScriptSync for $995 (US MSRP).  International pricing can be obtain from a regional office.

Will there be future upgrades?

Yes.  Avid has a development schedule in place and plans additional features to ScriptSync over time.   As such, we plan to provide upgrades for ScriptSync at a reduced cost.  The cost for upgrades will be available in the future.

A more comprehensive FAQ can be found here http://avid.force.com/pkb/LegacySearch?DocId=366339&Hilite=366339  that addresses all the questions surrounding this news.

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Eligibility (Version Protection):

Customers that purchased and registered

1) ...a new Avid Media Composer v4.x, Avid Symphony v4.x, or Avid NewsCutter v8.x or…
2) ...an upgrade from Avid XDV/XPro or Avid Media Composer to Avid Media Composer v4.x or….
3) ...an upgrade to Avid Symphony v4 or Avid NewsCutter v8...

...between April 12, 2010 and June 10, 2010 are eligible for a download upgrade to the v5 or v9 editing software   Customers that are eligible based on the purchase dates and registration criteria above should be directed to:http://www.avid.com/protect  Note: Only those that meet the purchase and registration criteria will be allowed to download the new software.   Avid will email those that meet the criteria with instructions later this week. The download of v5/v9 must occur by June 30, 2010 at which time the site will be removed.

Liquid to Media Composer v5 Eligibility

Any customer that bought or will buy the Liquid to Media Composer v4 conversion upgrade and registers the v4 system, is entitled to a free download of Media Composer v5.  Below are the date ranges for notification:
1) Customers that bought the Liquid to Media Composer v4 conversion upgrade between March 10, 2010 and April 12, 2010 will be sent an email no later than the week of June 14, 2010 with the MC v5 download URL and serial # to activate. 
2) Customers that bought the Liquid to Media Composer v4 conversion upgrade between April 12, 2010 and June 10, 2010 will be sent an email with the protect site information no later than the week of June 14, 2010.
3) Customers that plan to buy the Liquid to Media Composer v4 conversion upgrade between June 10, 2010 and June 30, 2010 will be sent an email the first week in July, 2010 with the MC v5 download URL and serial # to activate. Important note:  This is the only group of customers that will be allowed to download MC v5 after the June 30, 2010 date.

Thanks!

FYI

The specs on the store page say Mac OS 10.6.2 and the knowledge base says 10.6.3 .....

Jef

I am downloading the trial.

the shipable boxes are OUT OF STOCK (in Spain section, but also USA section).....

You don't need the box to edit Wim.

Could you all please be patient and stop downloading?

You are limiting the bandwitdh.

Till I get mine at least...

Folks....

Bear with us please as the launch of ALL these products across many diciplines is HUGE and the DL center, avid.com store all WW is happeing this afternoon in dribs and drabs...

Be patient please.....

Marianna

jef:

FYI

The specs on the store page say Mac OS 10.6.2 and the knowledge base says 10.6.3 .....

 

Jef

Hello Jef.....

The store spec's have been identifed as wrogn and are being fixed.  10.6.3 is the supported OS.

Hope your well.....

Marianna

What will happen will be a surpise for you also M!

After the hype we all have created and it is well worth it.

I am not going to download it, at least today... [:'(]

hmmmm 30 day trial says "v5 for windows xp"  only.   obviously there is only one version?  

confused me...  i was searching for a win7 version

Same installer, monkeyberry.

Hello,

There isn't an upgrade to MC 5.0 dongle option at the "http://www.avid.com/US/support/upgrade-video" site; only MC 4.0.

Salud!

As Marianna said earlier we should be patient...