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Grass Valley Offers 30-day Trial of EDIUS Pro version 4 Nonlinear Editing Software (21/7/2006)

To kick off the availability of EDIUS Pro version 4, the Grass Valley� business within Thomson today announced a free 30-day trial of this latest version of the realtime, multiformat video editing software. The EDIUS Pro version 4 30-day trial will give editors a chance to try new features such as multicam support, nested sequence editing, improved trimming tools, alpha-channel support in the HQ codec, and keyframe support for color correction. These new capabilities boost EDIUS Pro¹s reputation as a highly flexible craft editing solution that delivers maximum productivity to video professionals. Editors can download the free trial at http://www.canopus.com/support/downloads/demos.php.

To meet the high standards and fast-paced environments of broadcast and post production facilities, including support for new tapeless acquisition and storage systems, the features found in EDIUS Pro version 4 are also included in the company¹s highly regarded EDIUS Broadcast software solution.

³EDIUS Pro, known for its well-organized and agile workflow, gives video professionals even greater flexibility with nested timelines and multicam support,² said Marc Valentin, president of the Grass Valley business within Thomson. ³Add multiformat support, realtime mixed SD/HD format editing, full frame rate resolution output, scalable design and fast, flexible interface, and EDIUS Pro provides a truly efficient editing experience ­ especially for video professionals making the transition from SD to HD.²

The new multicam feature in EDIUS Pro version 4 supports up to eight cameras and provides realtime monitor preview, as well as a master channel preview that displays all eight camera angles. The multicam feature provides users with the feel of a live switcher, but with the flexibility of a nonlinear editing environment.

For additional productivity gains, support for nested timeline editing lets users work on sections of a production as separate timelines and nest them into a master project for simplified editing, task separation and organization. EDIUS Pro version 4 also provides support for Windows Media and includes EDIUS Speed Encoder for HDV for fast HDV video output. The new parameter-based keyframe support for frame-by-frame color correction gives users the tools to quickly enhance the quality of their video productions.

Editors worldwide were consulted with to continue to improve EDIUS¹s workflow and usability. A key feature of EDIUS Pro version 4 is the enhanced trimming functionality. ³Fluid, fast and efficient trimming was the number one requirement for craft editing,² said Hiro Yamada, president and CEO of the Canopus business within Grass Valley. ³We listened to and worked with leading editors to understand their needs and give them an editing tool which we feel meets their requirements.²

Freeing video editors from the limitations of conventional editing systems, EDIUS Pro provides a seamless realtime workflow supporting all video acquisition formats with realtime, multi-track, mixed format HD/SD editing, compositing, chroma keying, titling and timeline output capabilities. EDIUS Pro provides editors with realtime, mixed format HD/SD editing of HD, HDV, DV, MPEG-2, lossless and uncompressed SD video.

For the fast-paced environments of broadcast and post production facilities, Grass Valley offers EDIUS Broadcast. Incorporating all of the realtime editing capabilities in a streamlined interface designed to help production professionals get content to air quickly, EDIUS Broadcast features EDIUS Pro realtime video editing software, as well as support for industry-standard equipment and formats including: Panasonic DVCPRO P2; Panasonic DVCPRO 50 and DVCPRO HD; Panasonic VariCam; Sony XDCAM Professional Disc System.

Pricing and Availability

EDIUS Pro version 4 software is available now from Canopus and its authorized dealers and system integrators for a suggested retail price of $699. EDIUS Pro 3 users can upgrade to EDIUS Pro version 4 for a special upgrade price of $199. EDIUS Broadcast version 4 software is also available now for a suggested retail price of $999. EDIUS Broadcast users can upgrade for $199. Customers who purchased EDIUS Pro 3 or EDIUS Broadcast beginning April 1, 2006 are entitled to a free upgrade to version 4.

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