GRASS VALLEY EDIUS 6 User manual

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EDIUS 6
EDIT ANYTHING
EDIUS is used by professionals and
broadcasters alike because it’s fast,
easy to use and rock solid. It’s the
perfect choice for multi-format editing.
KEY FEATURES
EDIUS – More Formats, More
Workflows
EDIUS®nonlinear editing software is
designed for any broadcast and post-
production environment, especially those
using newer, tapeless forms of video
recording and storage.
Ultimate File-based Workflow
Perfect for file-based workflows,
EDIUS offers real-time, multi-track,
mixed-format editing, compositing,
chromakeying, titling, and timeline
output capabilities. In addition to the
standard formats supported by the
EDIUS family of NLEs, EDIUS supports
P2 DVCPRO, AVC-Intra, XDCAM, Ikegami
GF, and Canon’s XF format and EOS
movie format. It also supports capturing
from tape devices such as DV and HDV.
Exceptional Mixed Format Editing
Featuring unrivaled real-time video
transcoding technology, EDIUS converts
between HD and SD resolutions, aspect
ratios, and frame rates—all in real time.
You can edit in HD and place 4:3 SD
video, or mix NTSC and PAL sources, or
combine them all into projects in other
resolutions and frame rates without
wasting a single moment on conversion
or rendering.
New HQX Codec for 10-bit Video
Workflow
EDIUS features the revolutionary HQX
codec for 10-bit video support. Designed
with scalable technology, this innovative
codec offers the highest image quality
and performance available in any HD
editing platform with support for alpha
channel. The HQX codec not only
provides superior luma and chroma
sampling of HD video, but features an
adjustable bit rate for increased video
quality when capturing and encoding
on high-performance systems. By
using HQX, you can also export video
from other graphic software with alpha
channel in 10-bit.
New Features in EDIUS 6
EDIUS 6 offers more than 100 new
features, such as 4K, 2K, and free size
project support, advanced timeline
workflow improvements, 16 ISO
multicam support, new source browser,
free shape mask filter, track matte keyer,
and AVCHD exporter to name just a few.
The editing engine has been tuned for
better real-time performance, and the
enhanced Proxy Mode opens up exciting
possibilities for entirely new editing
workflows.
Work natively with many different•
video formats, such as Sony’s
XDCAM, Panasonic’s P2, Ikegami’s GF,
and now Canon’s XF format and EOS
movie format
Windows 7, XP, and Vista support•
Fast, flexible user interface, including•
unlimited video, audio, title, and
graphics tracks
Real-time editing and conversion of•
different resolutions, as high as 4K/2K
resolution to as low as 24x24
Real-time editing and conversion•
of different frame rates, such as
60p/50p, 60i/50i, and 24p
Proxy mode workflow by switching•
timeline between proxy/hi-res mode
Nested timeline sequences•
GPU-accelerated 3D transitions•
Real-time effects, keyers, transitions,•
and titles
Multicamera editing of up to 16•
different sources simultaneously
Direct to Blu-ray Disc and DVD•
timeline export
Export in AVCHD format to a media•
card
High-value software bundle includes•
filters, effects, image stabilization,
and VST audio plug-ins

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Preview Monitor
Preview monitor now supports full-
screen mode. You can also rotate the
screen—very useful for creating content
for digital signage projects.
Track Patches
New track patches allow easy mapping
of source materials. You can also apply
editing commands to multiple tracks.
Free Shape Mask
Free shape mask filter allows you to
select an area on the screen using points
and/or bezier curves.
AVCHD Writer
Write back AVCHD files to removable
media (e.g., SD card), or other playback
devices supporting the AVCHD format.

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Metadata Handling
Clip metadata is displayed in the bin
window. You can also search for clips by
metadata information.
Trimming
New trim functions combine keyboard
and mouse movements.
Source Browser
The Source Browser
automatically displays file-based
assets and also shows file
metadata below. Files can be
edited directly from the media,
or can be transferred to the local
drive as a background process.
Improved Multicam Mode
View and edit up to 16 channels. Both source and
selected camera views can be displayed in full-
screen mode.

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DEAlERS/RESEllERS
90-day limited warranty with service provided through local resellers.
Additional support available on a contractual basis.
SERvIcE & SUppoRT
EDIUS 6 installation disc set•
(DVD-ROM)
USB license key•
Installation guide•
Bundled Software:
NewBlue video filters: Video•
Essentials for EDIUS
ProDAD video effects & image•
stabilization: VitaScene & Mercalli
Expert
iZotope VST audio plug-ins: Audio•
Effects Suite, AudioRestore, AGC, and
Mastering Effects Suite
SpEcIFIcATIonS
pAcKAgE conTEnTS
Minimum System Requirements
CPU
Any Intel Core 2 or Core iX CPU.
Intel or AMD single core CPU with
a 3 GHz processor speed or faster
(multiple CPUs and/or multi-core CPUs
are recommended). SSE2 and SSE3
instruction set supported
Memory
1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Hard Disk
6 GB of hard disk space is required•
for installation (including third-party
software)
Drive with ATA100/7,200 RPM or•
faster is necessary for video storage:
Available HDD disc space should—
be twice the size of the file to
be edited
RAID-0 is recommended for HD—
resolution editing
Graphics Card
A graphics card supporting higher
resolution than 1024x768 (32-bit),
Direct3D 9.0c or later, and PixelShader
Model 3.0 or later is required
For SD editing: 256 MB or larger•
required, 512 MB or larger
recommended
For HD editing: 512 MB or larger•
required, 1 GB or larger recommended
Sound Card
A sound card with WDM driver support
is required
DVD-ROM Drive
Required for software installation
Blu-ray Disc writer, DVD-R/RW or
DVD+R/RW drive is required when
creating Blu-ray Discs or DVDs
USB Port
Free USB port (1.1 or higher) is required
for security key
Operating System
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)•
Windows Vista (SP2 or later, 32-bit•
or 64-bit)
Windows XP (SP3 or later, 32-bit))•
Note: External video decks/cameras may
require either a free FireWire (IEEE 1394)
port or USB 2.0 port for connectivity.
Service and Support
90-day limited warranty
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