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Canopus EDIUS Pro 3 To Support JVC's New HD Camera And Videocassette Recorder (5/10/2005)

Canopus, leaders in digital video production, transcoding and codec technologies, today announced that EDIUS Pro 3, the company's powerful real-time video editing solution, will support JVC's new GY-HD100U full resolution ProHD progressive camera and BR-HD50U videocassette recorder.

EDIUS Pro 3 will provide real-time capture and processing for JVC's 720p format via the IEEE1394 interface. EDIUS Pro 3 will also provide real-time 720p component output with the company's EDIUS NX for HDV, EDIUS SP for HDV, EDIUS SD and EDIUS HD nonlinear editing systems.

"JVC's new ProHD camcorder and videocassette recorder are attractive solutions for broadcasters and independent film producers who are making the transition from SD to HD," said Hiro Yamada, founder and chairman of the board of Canopus. "Add EDIUS Pro 3's real-time mixed SD/HD format editing, full frame rate resolution output, scalable design and a fast, flexible interface, and professionals have the perfect companion for JVC's outstanding ProHD product line."

EDIUS Pro 3 nonlinear editing software provides native editing and real-time processing of uncompressed SD, HD, HDV, DV, MPEG-2, and MPEG-1 formats. With its seamless real-time workflow, EDIUS Pro 3 lets professionals mix and share video content in multiple formats and work with unlimited video, audio and effects layers, while providing real-time high-quality, on-screen display. EDIUS Pro 3 delivers increased quality and real-time performance through the company's acclaimed variable-bitrate Canopus HQ codec. EDIUS Pro 3 includes professional features, such as real-time HQ batch capture from 1080i and 720p HDV cameras and decks, advanced audio tools and precise colour correction controls, designed to help editors create the highest quality productions. EDIUS Pro 3 is also included with Canopus's line of EDIUS hardware and software editing solutions, including the new HDV offering, EDIUS NX for HDV.

EDIUS Pro 3 is available from Canopus authorised resellers and system integrators for a suggested retail price of €549 (£369) excluding tax. Support for 720p (24/25/30 frame-rate) YUV component out will be available in Europe in Q4 2005.

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