Problems with Avid

I began having problems with Avid right from the beginning; some of which were human error. For example, the footage for my split screen effect tests were shot in the wrong formation (.MXF) that Avid refused to recognise. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, I could not go back and re-shoot my test footage. I resolved to put the footage into Adobe Premiere and work with the footage from there. This was unfortunate, and I do expect this to affect my mark for this module, as it was my own error.

However, a few of the problems I had with the software were technical issues, which set my work schedule back. After the trouble I had exporting it, I went back the next day after doing some on-line research with the intention of exporting my edit and doing more edits using Avid. However, when I started up the software, I was informed that the trial mode had ran out and I was unable to use it. With our technician being away, this could not be resolved. Admittedly, if id have went back to Avid a week or so sooner, this problem would not have happened and I would have had my edits. 

To resolve this issue, I discussed with my lecturers about returning to Adobe Premiere up until deadline. This compromise was agreed, however, the agreement was just for this module. I would absolutely have to use Avid for the client pieces..