Have you seen this thread? https://community.avid.com/forums/p/200600/899411.aspx#899411

Hi, For Audio queries go to the Protools forums here: http://duc.avid.com/

Hi, These are the MC Video forums. For Audio forums go to http://duc.avid.com/

[quote user="Andrew"]there is a five dollar charge for downloading the software.[/quote] That is merely a suggested charge as a donation to those who created the software. There is a slider scale on the site that allows you to select any amount, including 0, as a donation. The charge is thus not compulsory.

[quote user="camoscato"]It computes it.[/quote] +1

[quote user="Mercer"] on windows you had to install legacy firewire drivers,[/quote] +1

[quote user="Yellow Frog"]I can't tell what the MOV file is, I have gone into properties and it just says MOV[/quote] To get detailed info about the file properties, download the excellent (free) program MediaInfo.

https://community.avid.com/forums/p/198917/891247.aspx#891247

Did you de-activate your desktop before trying to start on your laptop? You can only have Avid activated on one computer at a time.

[quote user="jef"]If by showreel, you mean a personal demo reel, keep it simple. A well placed cut is the best advertisement of skill.[/quote] +1