LOS ANGELES, DV Expo West, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Canopus Corporation
today announced EDIUS 2.0. An upgrade to the nonlinear editing application
Canopus released earlier this year, EDIUS 2.0 features MPEG-1 and MPEG-2
editing and support for OHCI-compliant FireWire hardware. For the first time,
editors can now seamlessly edit, mix and output DV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and
uncompressed video with true realtime, render-free operation. EDIUS 2.0
redefines video production productivity with realtime, multi-format,
multi-track editing using a Windows XP-based desktop or laptop computer with
an OHCI-compliant FireWire interface. Canopus is also bundling Inscriber(R)
TitleMotion(TM) with EDIUS 2.0 for creating superior graphics, video titles
and motion effects.
EDIUS 2.0 streamlines DVD-Video production by allowing editors to work in
MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 format for realtime editing, effects compositing, keying,
transitions and titles. Canopus's MPEG codec technology maintains the highest
picture quality during every stage of the production process. EDIUS 2.0 also
features DVD-Video authoring directly from the timeline, with full chapter
point support.
While EDIUS 2.0 works with any OHCI-compliant system, it is optimized for
Canopus's DVStorm, DVRex RT and DVRaptor RT2 series of nonlinear editing
solutions, providing additional realtime, render-free operation working with
DV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and uncompressed video.
About EDIUS
EDIUS delivers unprecedented productivity and flexibility by offering
unlimited video and audio tracks, unlimited title and graphics layers, the
ability to transition between multiple video tracks, voiceover recording,
three-point and four-point editing for even greater flexibility, multi-format
conversion capabilities and realtime output - all in a fresh graphical user
interface that makes it easy to create powerful, professional video and audio
content.
EDIUS integrates Canopus's proprietary Effects Technology to provide
editors with an advanced level of artistic creativity. EDIUS offers 27
realtime video filters, including White/Black Balance, Color Balance, High
Quality Blur and Region. EDIUS also features a selection of high-quality
realtime video keyers, such as Chroma Key and Luma Key, for use in compositing
effects, as well as a fully customizable 2D/3D Picture-in-Picture effect. All
EDIUS effects are easily adjustable and may be combined to produce hundreds of
customizable effects.
EDIUS offers sophisticated bin folder structure and search capabilities
for enhanced clip organization and management, the ability to remap missing or
moved clips within a project for easier updating, and enhanced timeline
management features, including batch delete. EDIUS also supports 32-bit
uncompressed video with alpha channel, allowing editors to insert clips made
using applications, such as Ulead(R) COOL 3D(TM), directly onto the video
track and play back in realtime.
EDIUS includes Xplode for EDIUS and EDIUS FX, Canopus's advanced realtime
2D and 3D video effects engines. These effects packages harness the power of
Canopus Effects Technology to create stunning, professional-quality video
transitions. With more than 40 transition groups from which to choose, each
with customizable options and numerous presets, Xplode for EDIUS and EDIUS FX
provide enough power for even the most demanding video editor.
EDIUS is capable of unlimited simultaneous realtime titles and graphics
layers. Its motion and opacity controls allow users to stack multiple title
layers for greater creativity. Title Motion Filter effects in EDIUS include
Blur, Dissolve, Slide, Wipe and Laser. EDIUS also includes Inscriber
TitleMotion, for the creation of visually stunning text, graphics and effects.
In addition to award-winning CG capabilities, TitleMotion includes
professional functions such as crawls, rolls, directional blurs, dissolves and
more. Text can be fine-tuned through kerning, leading, slanting, rotating and
dynamic sizing. Editors can choose from more than 170 pre-set templates, or
create a unique design of their own.
The output quality of a completed video project is just as important as
the editing process. EDIUS addresses this by providing fast, high-quality,
multiple format export capabilities with technology featured in ProCoder,
Canopus's highly acclaimed conversion software. ProCoder Express -- EDIUS
Edition lets users rapidly export to MPEG-1, MPEG-2, QuickTime RealVideo and
Windows Media formats, in addition to Canopus's own DV AVI format.
Availability and Pricing
EDIUS 2.0 will be available January 2004 through Canopus, its authorized
dealers and system integrators for a suggested retail price of $599.
Registered users of EDIUS 1.x can upgrade to version 2.0 for $199. Registered
users of EDIUS LE can upgrade to version 2.0 for $299. For additional upgrade
details visit the Canopus Web site at http://www.canopus.com.
About Canopus Corporation
Canopus Corporation, based in San Jose, Calif., is a subsidiary of Canopus
Co., Ltd, headquartered in Kobe, Japan. Canopus designs and markets
award-winning digital video and graphics solutions for video professionals and
enthusiasts. The company combines innovative hardware and software designs to
set new standards in performance, functionality and reliability. Industry
leaders worldwide recognize Canopus's advanced DV and MPEG codec technologies,
which are featured in the company's acclaimed realtime render-free,
multi-track video editing solutions and transcoding products. Canopus also has
offices in the U.K., Germany, Italy, Australia and China in addition to an
extensive worldwide distribution network. For more information contact Canopus
at 408-954-4500 or visit their Web site at http://www.canopus.com.
NOTE: Canopus is a registered trademark and EDIUS, DVRex RT, DVRaptor and
DVStorm are trademarks of Canopus Co., Ltd. ProCoder and Xplode are trademarks
of Canopus Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are
property of their respective owners.
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CONTACT:
Sarah Kavanagh, Public Relations for Canopus,
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