Students can often get free access through Avid’s academic programs.
This specific update was released around early 2016. avid-media-composer-8-4-5
Version 8.4.5 was a notable update for macOS users, providing compatibility with OS X versions like Mavericks (10.9), Yosemite (10.10), and El Capitan (10.11). Students can often get free access through Avid’s