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EDIUS 5


EDIUS – Editing for the Digital Generation

EDIUS – Editing for the Digital Generation


EDIUS nonlinear editing software is designed for any broadcast and postproduction environments, especially those with newer, tapeless forms of video recording and storage. Perfect for file-based workflows, EDIUS software offers real-time, multi-track, mixed-format editing, compositing, chroma keying, titling, and timeline output capabilities. In addition to the standard formats of the EDIUS family, it supports Infinity™ JPEG 2000, DVCPRO, P2, VariCam, Ikegami GigaFlash, MXF, XDCAM, and XDCAM EX video. It also supports all DV and HDV cameras and decks.



What's New in EDIUS v5


This new release of EDIUS primarily aims to bring together the technologies for the various video formats available to editors today and tomorrow, within a more suite-like package that offers more than just basic video editing. This does not mean, however, that there aren't a few new and improved features included within the NLE software itself.


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Windows Vista Support

  • Unified and Expanded Video Format Support
  • GPUfx – GPU Accelerated Video Transitions
  • New 'Built-in' Exporter Interface
  • Other Interface Improvements and Additions
  • New Third-Party Software Bundle


Windows Vista Support

The driving force behind this release, EDIUS is now completely compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft's latest operating system. To make this happen, we have removed features that were previously incompatible, such as ProCoder Express for EDIUS and Xplode for EDIUS, and replaced them with brand

new components.


The support for Windows Vista also extends to current EDIUS hardware as well, making it possible for those who use our EDIUS NX and EDIUS SP NLE systems to make the switch to Windows Vista.

 


Unified and Expanded Video Format Support

The EDIUS Pro and EDIUS Broadcast packages have been combined into a single software solution, giving everyone the ability to work with the latest formats found in the video marketplace today. Whether you're importing, editing or exporting, EDIUS provides complete native support for the following:


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Thomson Grass Valley™ Infinity JPEG 2000

  • Panasonic DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD
  • Panasonic P2 (drives and media)
  • Panasonic VariCam
  • Panasonic AVC-Intra
  • Sony XDCAM and XDCAM HD (including 4:2:2 50Mbit)
  • Sony XDCAM EX
  • JVC ProHD
  • Ikegami GFCAM
  • AVCHD
  • HDV

Featuring specialized ingest tools for most of these formats, EDIUS ensures that you can import your media with the associated clip metadata, where available. EDIUS now also includes a generic MXF exporter, which expands your options of where you can deliver your finished video. The MXF container format provides play-out compatibility with not only Thomson Grass Valley K2 Media servers, but also other third-party servers as well.


In addition, the MXF exporter comes with FTP upload support, and makes full use of the renowned EDIUS segment encoding and multi-threaded encoding support for MPEG-2 data.



GPUfx – GPU Accelerated Video Transitions

With the departure of the old Xplode architecture, EDIUS now features a brand new collection of 2D and 3D video transitions for SD and HD productions. With 22 transition groups, and literally hundreds of presets out of the box, GPUfx are easy to apply, while providing complete key-frame controls over all the properties of the effects.


 


Best of all, GPUfx transitions make use of the power of your system's graphics card*, which will have you producing high quality 2D and 3D video transitions that require little to no rendering whatsoever! What makes the GPUfx visual effects package unique among its peers is that all computation and effect generation is done entirely in the YUV colorspace; from memory to CPU to GPU and back. Other solutions will flip between YUV and RGB when moving data between the CPU and the GPU.


GPUfx underlines the EDIUS philosophy of constantly preserving the integrity of your source's image quality with uncompromising real-time editing performance, when producing content for broadcast.


* GPUfx requires a graphics card with the proper level of 3D processing capabilities (Pixel Shader Model 3.0 or higher). Unsupported graphics cards will not be able to display GPUfx transitions used within a project.



New 'Built-in' Exporter Interface

While EDIUS has always maintained the ability to export projects to a wide variety of formats for distribution, much of this was performed via a plug-in to the ProCoder Express for EDIUS software application. This had limitations on both the speed and flexibility for export – features such as multi-threaded MPEG-2 export and batch exporting were unavailable.


This latest version of EDIUS replaces ProCoder Express, and instead gives you the full range of export options directly within the EDIUS file export interface, with complete control over transcoding, scaling, and frame rate conversion. Whether you're producing content for DVD, portable devices or YouTube, the new exporter is ready and waiting.


To make life easier, a large number of common presets are already supplied to help you get your project exported quicker. As with previous versions, you can create your own custom presets as you go along.


For users of ProCoder 3, you will still be able to use this as an exporter, courtesy of a free updated plug-in for the popular transcoding software.



Other Interface Improvements and Additions


Improved Video Layout Tool

The Video Layout Tool now features key-frame controls, to allow you to create custom panning and zooming effects to any clip on the timeline; both video and stills.

 


Clip Marker Support

You can now apply markers to clips, which will be retained during all edit operations. Clip markers can also be given specific text labels, and may be applied during clip capture. Clips that are captured as Canopus HQ will also retain clip marker information in any future project.


Clip marker support also includes recognition of P2 Shot Marker and XDCAM Essence Marker data.

 


Freeze Frame

This new option lets you set a simple freeze frame effect for any clip on the timeline. Simply position the edit cursor where you'd like your video clip to 'pause' and then choose this option. The remainder of the clip will be frozen in time, until it either reaches the end of the clip, or you set a new 'unfreeze' position.


ALE and FCL Batch Capture File Support

It's now possible for you to use Avid .ALE and Final Cut Pro .FCL batch capture log files when engaging the EDIUS batch capture interface.


Improved Native MPEG Editing

EDIUS has received further multi-threaded optimization when handling native MPEG content on the timeline. While it is always recommended that you use our Canopus HQ codec for the best possible real-time editing experience, those of you with contemporary multi-core CPU systems should receive a small boost in performance when using native MPEG-2 in your projects.


With MPEG-related improvements such as Segment Encoding, being introduced to EDIUS, you can now select MPEG as your chosen project renderer for projects that rely heavily on MPEG source material. MPEG clips can now be configured individually with regards to seek file creation and acceleration.


Quick Titler Improvements

This release gives Quick Titler some enhancements. You can now apply attribute and kerning settings to individual character, draw line and triangle objects, and position objects with the new layout grid. Roll and Crawl effects can now be applied via a right-click menu option.


Mouse-based Track Adjustment

Video, Audio and Title track heights and ordering can now be done by clicking and dragging with the mouse.


New Audio Level Controls

Sometimes you just want to adjust two adjoining 'rubberband' points with your audio key-frame – with this new release of EDIUS, you can. This new option will let you adjust the two closest key-frame points on either side of the edit cursor. Additionally, you can now quickly generate additional key-frame points at a prescribed interval.


Improved Project Consolidation

The Consolidate Project interface has been revised to make the task of archiving your projects easier, with the more descriptive drop-down option menu.


Improved Undo/Redo

Undo and Redo operations now record In/Out point settings and timeline edit cursor movements associated with any edit operation.


Color Range Adjustment

You can now toggle between white and super white color ranges to any clip on the timeline or in the Bin. This is particularly important with RGB-based material imported from compositing programs.


Bin Searching Improvements

Searching for clips in the Bin window has been made easier with the addition of a Quick Search filter bar. Simply press the F3 key and enter a search term. The clips that match the search term will appear as you type. This feature can be filter by clip names, clip comments, file names or reel names. Plus, it keeps a history of previous search words, for you to quickly switch to.


The traditional Bin searching feature now supports a larger range of category criteria to search from, with the option of using 'AND' and 'OR' modifiers. Build more complex search queries to generate more accurate search results.

 


Other Improvements

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Support for Sanyo Xacti HD file import

  • Improved support for Sony HDV memory recording unit (CF Card), as featured with the Sony HVR-S270U

and HVR-Z7U

  • Added a new option to prevent effecting the next clip, when trimming a clip on the timeline
  • You can now select between different video formats when exporting to AAF
  • When creating a sequence clip in the Bin window, it will use clip in/out information
  • The Consolidate window will show a confirmation message if the task includes a clip that it can not copy/trim
  • Added more commands to main menu list that were previously absent (outside of keyboard shortcuts and GUI buttons)
  • More detailed settings are available for project rendering formats
  • Improved image quality handling when field order of a source clip does not match with the current project setting



New Third-Party Software Bundle

EDIUS has gained some new friends in the course of its development and evolution. This new release features a very cost-effective collection of additional software to further assist and enhance your projects.


ProDAD VitaScene

Video filters and transitions with over 400 presets out of the box. VitaScene features GPU acceleration with supported graphics cards.

 


ProDAD Mercalli

Video image stabilization (anti-shake) filter.

 


NewBlueFX Motion Effects, Art Effects and Film Effects

A collection of 25 video filters, which offer you additional video motion and color effects.

 


iZotope VST Audio Plug-ins

A collection of 14 audio plug-ins, for high-quality audio effects, refining and sweetening:

 


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AGC

  • Analog Delay
  • Audio Restore
  • Chorus & Flanger
  • Convolution Reverb
  • Graphic EQ
  • Mastering EQ
  • Mastering Limiter
  • Mastering Reverb
  • Multi-Band Compressor
  • Parametric EQ
  • Simple Mastering
  • Single-Band Dynamics
  • Vocal Enhance


Corel DVD MovieFactory SE

Create and burn menu-driven DVD and Blu-ray titles from various video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD and MPEG-2. A DVD and/or Blu-ray writer drive is required for actual disc burning.


 


ArtBeats Video Collection

A collection of stock footage in 1920x1080/60i and 30p, 720x486/59.94i and 30p, and 720x576 formats.




EDIUS: Specifications


Package Contents:

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EDIUS v5 software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)

  • EDIUS USB dongle
  • EDIUS QuickStart guide

Bundled Software:

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NewBlue video filters: Art Effects, Film Effects and Motion Effects

  • ProDAD video effects and image stabilization: VitaScene and Mercalli Expert
  • iZotope VST audio plug-ins: Audio Effects Suite, AudioRestore, AGC and Mastering Effects Suite
  • Corel DVD and Blu-ray authoring: DVD MovieFactory
  • Inscriber titling: TitleMotion Pro for EDIUS
  • Artbeats SD and HD stock footage and graphics

Technical Specifications


Supported Project Formats

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1920 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p

  • 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 25p over 50i, 24p, 23.98p
  • 1280 x 1080/59.94i, 29.97p over 59.94i, 23.98 over 59.94i, 23.98pA over 59.94i
  • 1280 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
  • 960 x 720/59.94p, 50p, 50p over 60p, 29.97p over 59.94p, 25p over 50p, 25p over 60p, 24p over 60p, 23.98p over 59.94p
  • 720 x 576/50p 4:3, 50p 16:9, 50i 4:3, 50i 16:9, 25p 16:9, 25p over 50i 4:3, 25p over 50i 16:9
  • 720 x 486/59.94i 4:3, 59.94i 16:9
  • 720 x 480/59.94p 16:9, 59.94i 4:3, 59.94i 16:9, 29.97p over 59.94i 4:3, 29.97p over 59.94i 16:9, 23.98p over 59.94i 4:3, 23.98p over 59.94i 16:9, 23.98pA over 59.94i 4:3, 23.98pA over 59.94i 16:9

Supported Video Formats

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Canopus DV

  • Canopus HQ
  • Canopus Lossless
  • Infinity JPEG 2000
  • 3GPP
  • AVCHD
  • AVC-Intra
  • DirectShow video*
  • DV25
  • DVCPRO 50 (including P2)
  • DVCPRO HD (including VariCam, P2)
  • GFCAM
  • H.246 TS*
  • MPEG-1 (system or elementary stream)
  • MPEG-2 (program or elementary stream)
  • MPEG-2 (HDV)
  • MXF*
  • QuickTime*
  • Uncompressed (AVI)
  • XDCAM (SD and HD)
  • XDCAM EX
  • Windows Media Video

* Not all streams are supported. May require additional third-party decoders, not supplied with the software.


Supported Image Formats

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DPX(SMPTE 268M-2003)

  • Flash Pix File
  • GIF
  • JPEG
  • JPEG File Interchange Format
  • Mac Pict File
  • Maya IFF File
  • Photoshop
  • Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
  • QuickTime Image File
  • SGI
  • Targa
  • Windows Bitmap
  • Windows Meta File

Supported Audio Formats

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AAC

  • AIFF
  • Dolby Digital AC-3
  • MPEG audio
  • MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3)
  • Ogg Vorbis
  • PCM Wave
  • Windows Media Audio

Minimum System Requirements:

EDIUS editing software is capable of editing both SD and HD content in real time, however the system requirements for real-time HD editing are significantly higher than for SD editing. The requirements shown here are for real-time HD editing.


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Intel or AMD CPU with a 3 GHz processor speed or faster (multiple CPUs and/or multi-core CPUs are recommended. SSE2 and SSE3 instruction set supported)

  • 1 GB RAM (2 GB or more recommended)
  • 800 MB free disk space
  • DVD-ROM drive for software installation
  • ATA100/7200 rpm or faster hard disk, capable of sustaining at least 20 MB/sec data transfer. A RAID stripe set of two or more hard disk drives is required for multiple HD stream output
  • Graphics card with at least 256 MB of graphics memory (512 MB recommended) with support for PixelShader Model 3.0 or later(i.e. DX9-based)
  • One free 5.25-inch mounting bay (required if using the HDSTORM Bay)
  • Windows® XP Home or Windows® XP Professional (32-bit, Service Pack 2 or later), or Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit, Service Pack 1 or later)
  • One free USB (1.1 or higher) port for security key
  • Soundcard

Note: External video decks/cameras may require either a free IEEE 1394 FireWire port or USB 2.0 port for connectivity.



Supported I/O Hardware:

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IEEE 1394 FireWire

  • ACEDVio
  • HDSTORM**
  • EDIUS NX series
  • EDIUS SP series
  • EDIUS SD/HDLE/HD series

** 32-bit support only. Windows Vista 64-bit driver support is anticipated to be announced Q1 2009



Service and Support:


Limited warranty

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Access to the Product-related Downloads section for EDIUS v5 software, when you register your product in an active Canopus User Account