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To coincide with the commencement of the IBC2008 Exhibition in Amsterdam, we are pleased to announce the latest version of of our acclaimed nonlinear editing software platform, EDIUS (version 5), and a brand new NLE hardware solution; HDSTORM.

EDIUS version 5 will begin shipping from next week (mid September), while HDSTORM will ship later this month.

Key New Features of EDIUS v5: Windows Vista support, including 64-bit drivers for EDIUS NX, EDIUS SP and EDIUS SD/HD hardware Unification of former EDIUS Pro and EDIUS Broadcast products into a single software solution A collection of full version, third party plug-ins and software for additional visual effects, audio manipulation, Blu-ray and DVD authoring, and more A new GPU-accelerated 3D transitions package, a new project exporter interface, and other interface enhancements and additions You can read more about EDIUS here, and you can download a free 30-day trial version today! Note: To access file downloads, you need to login with your Canopus User Account. To create a new account, click here.

Key Features of HDSTORM: High-quality HDMI input and output Onboard Canopus HQ chip for file capture and export HDSTORM Bay option (or full HDSTORM Plus package) for complete analog HD/SD component, S-Video and composite video I/O Includes a full copy of EDIUS version 5 To read more about HDSTORM, visit the HDSTORM product page.

Starting September 15th and for a limited time, we will be offering special upgrade promotions worldwide for the latest version of EDIUS and also the new HDSTORM package. Visit the Upgrades page for more information.

The word is out. NewBlue, Inc. have released EDIUS-compatible versions of their suite of VideoFX and AudioFX software plug-ins. Comprising a collection of video filters, 2D and 3D video transitions, and audio filters, VideoFX and AudioFX snap into EDIUS NLE software seamlessly, allowing you to enhance your productions further.

And right now, you can get a taste of what NewBlue has to offer, with their FREE Cartoonr plug-in. NewBlue Cartoonr lets you quickly apply a cartoon effect to any video clip on the EDIUS timeline.

The entire NewBlueFX range is available right now from NewBlueFX.com and is fully compatible with EDIUS Neo, and version 4.x of EDIUS Pro and EDIUS Broadcast.

• Read the Press Release
• Visit the NewBlueFX Web site
• Download Cartoonr for EDIUS

The Thomson Grass Valley ADVC-HD50 converter is the latest addition to the ADVC family, providing instant conversion of uncompressed HDMI-based content to HDV, delivered via FireWire.

The ADVC-HD50 converter is expected to ship worldwide in April, 2008.

• Read the ADVC-HD50 converter press release
• Visit the ADVC-HD50 converter product page

The Support Documents section of the Web site has now been updated with new documents for EDIUS v4.x, including coverage of all the new EDIUS Broadcast features found in the v4.6 update released last week.

Remember, if you're after more information on how to use EDIUS, there is also the EDIUS Training Web site, open 24 hours a day.

• Support Documents
• EDIUS Training Web Site

• Here are 10 reasons to consider an EDIUS NLE solution (PDF)

The latest update to Thomson Grass Valley EDIUS v4 NLE software is now available to download. This update is free to all owners of v4 of EDIUS Pro and EDIUS Broadcast and contains several new features, including native XDCAM EX support (for EDIUS Broadcast only), and resolves a number of reported issues.

• Visit the Product-related Downloads section of the Web site
• Download the EDIUS v4.6 30-day trial version

Note: To access file downloads, you need to login with your Canopus User Account. To create a new account, click here.

• Support added for Windows Vista (Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium/Basic)
• Support for Canopus HQ AVI files created with Thomson Grass Valley Pegasus hardware
• Support for .MTS AVCHD files
• Added MPEG-HDV2 target presets
• Added Blu-ray compatible target presets (HD MPEG-2)

Grass Valley Pegasus from Thomson is a high-quality video capture system comprised of PCI Express hardware and software. Capable of accepting input from a variety of standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) sources, including PC graphics, and featuring a Canopus HQ hardware codec chip, Pegasus lets you preview, capture and store footage in pristine quality – perfect for archiving or delivering out via SD and HD mediums.

• Learn more about the Pegasus High Definition Recording System

The wait is over, version 4.5 of EDIUS NLE software is now available as a free download right here!

Within this update, you will find a new-look, GV-branded interface, and additional features and enchancements.

• Visit the Product-related Downloads section of the Web site
• Download the new 30-day trial version

Note: To access file downloads, you need to login with your Canopus User Account. To create a new account, click here.

This highly-anticipated new version of our high-speed, high quality transcoding software is now available from all authorized Grass Valley and Canopus resellers. New features in this version include:

• New supported formats, including AVCHD, H.264 and Dolby® Digital audio
• High-speed grid encoding technology for HDV and DVD creation, with multi-core CPUs
• Audio channel mapping and Inverse Telecine

• Grass Valley EDIUS Broadcast Laptop Edit Station
• Grass Valley EDIUS Broadcast Desktop Edit Station
• Grass Valley EDIUS SDI Desktop Edit Station
• Grass Valley EDIUS HD Desktop Edit Station

By popular demand, Canopus is pleased to announce extensive new EDIUS Pro 3 Training, hosted by long-time Canopus friend and editor Mike Downey. This training covers a wide range of features within EDIUS Pro 3, and serves as an invaluable tool for both the professional and the novice alike. EDIUS Pro 3 Training is available FREE, on DVD in The Americas, Europe, Africa and The Middle East, and is also available FREE to all online.

• Order Training DVD in The Americas
• Order Training DVD in Europe, Africa or The Middle East
• Go to Training Online — Windows Media broadband (Cable/DSL) and dial-up versions available

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