The EDIUS 4 Pro Video Editing Software from Canopus
is a full-featured NLE software suite. It will allow you to convert
different HD and SD resolutions, aspect ratios and frame rates in
realtime. An array of filters, keyers and transitions lets you refine
and enhance video projects without the need for rendering. The software
directly supports OHCI FireWire, as well as Canopus's range of realtime
editing hardware cards such as the DVStorm and DVRaptor RT2 for
accelerated realtime editing and analog connectivity.
Key Features |
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HD Editing |
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EDIUS 4 allows you to edit DV content in HD resolution using automatic, realtime upscale conversion from SD to HD. This allows you to render graphics and effects in HD, improving their quality when downconverted for SD output. You can even export HDV content to hard disks or DVD-R without the need for an expensive HDV camera or deck. |
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Mixed Format Timeline |
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EDIUS 4 supports a mixed format timeline that lets you work with work with multiple video formats in realtime. This lets you mix HD and SD resolutions, aspect ratios and framerates without the hassle of constant rendering. You'll even be able to playback DV output of effects, keyers, transitions and titles in realtime while you edit. |
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High Quality Codec |
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EDIUS 4 is built around the Canopus HQ Codec. This has been designed in conjunction with Scalable Technology to deliver high image quality and performance for HD video. It provides superlative Luma and Chroma sampling and adjustable bitrates when encoding. |
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Canopus Hardware Support |
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EDIUS 4 is compatible with realtime editing hardware by Canopus. This lets you add a DVStorm or DVRaptor RT2 for accelerated realtime DV editing an analog connectivity. It also supports devices that are compatible with FireWire connectivity for DV input and output. |
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| Specifications | |
| Video System | NTSC and PAL |
| Video Formats | DV, HDV, HD, MPEG-2, Uncompressed SD |
| Audio Formats | 16-bit/2ch |
| Supported Codecs | Canopus HQ Codec, DV |
| Supported File Types | QuickTime, Windows Media, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 |
| Number of Video Tracks | Unlimited |
| Number of Audio Tracks | Unlimited |
| Film Editing Support | 24p |
| Edit Decision List (EDL) Support | BVE5000, BVE9100, CMX340, CMX3600 |
| Deck Control | RS-422, DV, HDV decks |
| DVD Authoring | Works with ProCoder Express to encode and burn DVD discs |
| System Requirements | Computer: Pentium 4 3.0 GHz (Xeon 2.8 Ghz Dual Processors recommended for HD/HDV editing) Operating System: Windows XP Home/Professional SP2 Memory: 512 MB (1 GB recommended) Hard Drive: 800 MB Display: DirectDraw Graphics Card with 32-bit color and 1024 x 768 resolution (128 MB graphics memory required for HD editing) Hardware: 5400 rpm hard drive (Ultra SCSI 160 recommended for multiple stream playback), USB port for hardware key, Sound Card Softarw: DirectX 9.0 |
| Qualified Hardware | OHCI FireWire, as well as Canopus's range of realtime editing hardware cards, including the DVStorm series and DVRaptor RT2 series |