This in depth video tutorial is your perfect guide to the world of Grass Valley EDIUS 6 and EDIUS Neo 3.
 With more than 160 lessons and over 9 1/2 hours total running time, this tutorial is probably the most comprehensive and accurate training media available for EDIUS.

Using clear and practical examples, certified EDIUS trainer Gavin Lucas will take you through all the important functions and features of Grass Valley's popular video editing program. Even experienced users will discover new features that will help make working with EDIUS both easier and faster.

Step by step you will learn all the relevant topics and functions – from the basic import and arrangement functions and features, up to advanced and sophisticated editing techniques.

In addition to the features and functions of the program, important settings and useful background information will also be discussed and presented - ideal in helping you form a solid understanding of EDIUS and also to serve as reference.

Suitable for users of EDIUS 6.x and EDIUS Neo 3.x
This video tutorial offers:-

• Player for Windows PC and Mac
  
• Apple iPad version included
  
• More than 160 lessons with more than 9 1/2 hours running time
  
• Razor sharp videos in full resolution
  
• Integrated searchable descriptions
  
• Creation of user bookmarks
  
• Language: English
  
• Running time: more than 9 hours
  
• Authors: Gavin Lucas (certified EDIUS trainer) and David Morley

HD SPARK is designed to support the increasing number of video professionals who are using tapeless acquisition and simply need to see their projects output in real-time, using affordable HDMI monitors . Based on the PCI Express form factor, the HDSPARK solution includes EDIUS® nonlinear editing software and an HDMI output board for full-resolution realtime preview monitoring. Embedded HDMI audio and separate stereo RCA jacks provide high quality audio monitoring. It’s ideal for tapeless editing or working in a file-based, networked environment.

HDSPARK empowers you with constantly synched, full-resolution preview of effects and content directly from the EDIUS timeline.

The HDSPARK solution can handle any mix of high- and standard-definition (HD and SD) video content; unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics layers; and any combination of real-time effects.

Key Features:-

• HDMI output for full resolution real-time monitoring from the included EDIUS 5 NLE software
  
• Embedded HDMI audio output and separate RCA jacks for high quality audio monitoring
  
• Video and audio output stays perfectly in sync with editing windows for accurate editing and trimming
  
• Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution video content together in real time
  
• Works with many different native video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
  
• Real-time SD/HD resolution, aspect ratio and frame rate conversion and output, including 16:9 to 4:3 and NTSC to PAL
  
• New GPU-accelerated 3D transitions
  
• Real-time editing performance increases as CPU power increases
  
• Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity™ JPEG 2000, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCAM
  
• PCI Express Rev. 1.1 x1 lane
  
• Compatible with Windows® XP and Windows Vista

• HDSPARK PCI Express x1 bus card
  
• EDIUS software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)
  
• EDIUS USB dongle
  
• EDIUS QuickStart guide
  
• Hardware setup manual

STORM 3G is designed for video professionals who want one solution for both SDI based editing and tapeless workflows, with the capability to preview their projects on affordable HDMI monitors.

Based on the PCI Express form factor, the STORM 3G solution includes EDIUS nonlinear editing software, 3G HD-SDI inputs and outputs and an HDMI output for full resolution, real-time preview monitoring. Embedded HDMI audio provides high quality audio monitoring. It's a premium, hihg powered solution for multi format editing.

Timecode input and output is supported via the RS-422 port for accurate editing from field logs. The reference input supports both analogue blackburst and tri-level sync. External VTR ingest can be controlled via the RS-422 port and the optional VTR for direct playout from the workstation.

The STORM 3G board can handle any mix of high and standard definition (HD and SD) video content, unlimited video, audio, title and graphics layers and any combination of real time effects. It also offers real time, full resolution, full quality HD and SD video outputs.

An optional timecode in/reference out board takes linear timecode source via the BNC connector and provides two reference outputs blackburst or tri level sync providing a means to synchronize both the STORM 3G and an external device, such as a source deck, from a single timecode source.

Key Features:-

• 3G SDI input and output with embedded audio and timecode
  
• HDMI output for full resolution, real time monitoring from the included EDIUS NLE software
  
• Embedded HDMI audio output for high quality audio monitoring
  
• Video and audio output stays perfectly in sync, with editing windows for accurate edting and trimming
  
• Reference input supports bi-level or tri-level sync
  
• RS-422 master or slave machine control support *
  
• Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution video content together in real time
  
• Works with many different native video formats, including AVCHD, AVC-Intra, MPEG-2, uncompressed, and more
  
• Supports newer file based formats including Infinity JPEG 2000, XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCam
  
• Compatible with Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista (32/64 bit) and Windows XP (32 bit) operating systems

STORM 3G Elite consists of a breakout box with a PCIe 4X I/F card for desktop connection (4X mode: up to 1080p50/60) as well as an Express 34 card (1X mode: up to 1080i) for laptop connection. It ships with a full version of EDIUS 6.

STORM 3G Elite provides the most comprehensive, most complete signal interface available today. Video interfaces include dual 3G SDI, which can be used as either one 3G SDI signal or one pair of dual link 3G (1.5G x 2) SDI signals. Other interfaces include 1080p-capable HDMI I/O, composite (SD only), and component (up to 1080i) analogue video I/O.

For audio, STORM 3G Elite has four pairs of AES/EBU interfaces (as eight BNC connectors, each accommodating eight audio I/Os up to 96 kHz, 24-bit). Another four pairs of XLR balanced audio are also available, with a stereo pair each of balanced AND unbalanced audio monitor out. A switchable line/mic (switchable phantom power) is also available for a dedicated voice-over input.

The uniqueness of STORM 3G Elite continues with control/sync. STORM 3G Elite has two RS-422 interfaces, one for controlling a VTR as master, another for control of a slave. Linear timecode I/O, reference in/through/out interfaces (which accept both bi-sync and tri-sync level), and a locking power connector round out the rest of the interfaces.

Key Features:-

• HD/SD-SDI input and output with embedded audio and timecode
  
• HDMI input and output for full-resolution, real-time monitoring from the included EDIUS NLE software
  
• Embedded HDMI audio input and output for high-quality audio monitoring
  
• Video and audio output stays perfectly in sync, with editing windows for accurate editing and trimming
  
• Reference input supports bi-level or tri-level sync
  
• RS-422 master and slave machine-control support
  
• Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution video content together in real time
  
• Works with many different native video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
  
• Real-time SD/HD resolution, aspect-ratio and frame-rate conversion and output, including 16:9-to-4:3 and NTSC-to-PAL
  
• Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity™ JPEG 2000, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCam
  
• Compatible with Windows XP (32-bit), Windows Vista (32/64-bit) and Windows 7 (32/64-bit) operating systems

Editors of broadcast-quality programs require a means to preview and evaluate their video and audio in the best quality possible. Users in a file-based, networked environment often don’t need to ingest baseband video or audio, but still want to preview projects at the same quality level as the final, delivered output. HDSPARK Pro hardware provides the means to do this.

Based on the PCI Express form factor, it comes with a full version of our EDIUS nonlinear editing software as well as an HD/SD-SDI output board that supports full-resolution, real-time preview monitoring. Users of EDIUS 5 may purchase HDSPARK Pro in a standalone version without EDIUS software. HDSPARK Pro also features both AES/EBU digital and unbalanced analog audio outputs (via separate BNC connector and stereo RCA jacks respectively), for high-quality audio monitoring.

The HDSPARK Pro platform is available in two different configurations: one with a complete copy of our EDIUS 5 software, and a standalone version with only the HDSPARK Pro board.

The HDSPARK Pro solution also empowers you with constantly synched, full-resolution preview of effects and content directly from the EDIUS timeline.

EDIUS plus the HDSPARK Pro board can handle any mix of high- and standard-definition (HD and SD) video content; unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics layers; and any combination of real-time effects.

AVCHD2HQ converter software – Version 3

Thomson has just released a new version of their AVCHD2HQ software with some great new features and performance boosts.
AVC2HQ software converts high quality AVCHD footage into easy to edit formats like Canopus HQ and now MPEG2.
If you have EDIUS or EDIUS Neo on your computer you can download and use AVCHD2HQ free of charge.
An exciting new feature is the ability to use the new FireCoder Blu accelerator board for lightning quick conversions.
If you need the ultimate performance in converting AVCHD you can even put multiple FireCoder Blu boards in one computer.

Registered Canopus Software users can download AVCHD2HQ - go to the Canopus Website, create an account and download from 'general utilities'.

Key Features:-

• HD/SD-SDI output for full-resolution, real-time monitoring with embedded 8-channel digital audio from included EDIUS NLE software
  
• 2-channel AES digital audio output via BNC connector for high-quality audio monitoring
  
• 2-channel unbalanced audio output via RCA jacks for high-quality audio monitoring
  
• Video and audio output stays perfectly in sync with editing windows for accurate editing and trimming
  
• Edit any mix of SD and HD resolution video content together in real time
  
• Works with many different native video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
  
• Real-time SD/HD resolution, aspect-ratio and frame-rate conversion and output, including 16:9-to-4:3 and NTSC-to-PAL
  
• New GPU-accelerated 3D transitions
  
• Real-time editing performance increases as CPU power increases
  
• Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity™ JPEG 2000, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCam
  
• Compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista

• HDSPARK Pro (HPX-E1) PCI Express x1 bus card
  
• EDIUS software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)
  
• EDIUS bonus disc
  
• EDIUS USB dongle
  
• Hardware setup manual

• HDSPARK Pro (HPX-E1) PCI Express x1 bus card
  
• Hardware setup manual

A single PCI Express form factor board and packaged with a full version of the latest EDIUS editing software, HDSTORM allows you to work with HDMI inputs and outputs and has a Canopus HQ hardware codec built-in for optimised, CPU-free capture and export of files.

HDSTORM empowers you with constantly synched, full-resolution preview of effects and content directly from the EDIUS timeline. The power of having the Canopus HQ codec on-board means you won’t be restricted by CPU speeds or workstation limitations when ingesting or creating high-quality Canopus HQ AVI files for editing. Keeping the compression processing separate from your CPU brings new reliability and system performance to the editing and effects creation environment.

Working as a perfect combination of software and hardware, HDSTORM can handle any mix of HD and SD video content; unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics layers; and any combination of real-time effects.

If you are still making the transition to an all-digital, high-definition workflow, you can purchase the optional HDSTORM Bay (see opposite) at any time, to add a comprehensive set of analog inputs and outputs. The HDSTORM Bay is included as standard with the full HDSTORM Plus package.

Onboard Canopus HQ Codec Chip–Capture and Encode with the Best
Already a prominent part of the EDIUS software legacy, the Canopus HQ codec offers supreme visual quality without the excessive hard disk storage costs normally associated with HD video ingest. With HDSTORM, you can be assured that the HD video content you output from your HD sources will be perfectly preserved, ready for you to either edit, author to DVD or Blu-ray, or store for later usage. Because the input quality is so clean, subsequent conversions to other distribution formats such as mobile phones or the Web are cleaner too.

Minimum System Requirements
HDSTORM is capable of editing both SD and HD content in real time, however the system requirements for real-time HD editing are significantly higher than for SD editing. The requirements shown here are for real-time HD editing.

Key Features:-

• HDMI input/output for connectivity with HDMI devices and real-time monitoring from the included EDIUS editing software
  
• Works with many different native video formats, including DV, HDV, AVCHD, uncompressed, and more
  
• Real-time SD/HD resolution, aspect ratio and frame rate conversion and output, including 16:9 to 4:3 and NTSC to PAL
  
• Real-time SD/HD effects, keyers, transitions and titles
  
• Supports newer file-based formats, including Infinity JPEG 2000, XDCAM and XDCAM EX, P2 (DVCPRO and AVC-Intra), and GFCAM
  
• Onboard Canopus HQ hardware encoder for fast, high-quality capture and export of video to Canopus HQ AVI files
  
• Bay option for HD/SD analog component, S-Video, and composite input/output (included as standard with HDSTORM Plus)
  
• Compatible with Windows® XP and Windows Vista

• HDSTORM (HQX-E1) PCI Express x1 bus card
  
• EDIUS software installation disc set (DVD-ROM)
  
• EDIUS USB dongle
  
• EDIUS QuickStart guide
  
• Hardware setup manual

• 5.25-inch HDSTORM Bay
  
• HDSTORM Bay connector cable
  
• 2 x miniDIN to RCA converter cables (S-Video to composite)

HD and SD Video Capture for Archival and Distribution
Grass Valley Pegasus 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.

The Demo Video Creator's Dream Come True
At last, there is an affordable, easy-to-use solution for capturing video for use in demonstration and training videos. Pegasus' inputs include S-Video, YUV and RGB analogue and HDMI*, making it ready for today's range of video game consoles. With the included converter cable, you can also capture VGA output – ideal for creating tutorials of your software. But it doesn't end there, as Pegasus can also capture external two-channel analogue audio, and up to eight channels of embedded audio via HDMI.

And since Pegasus is a hardware-based image capture solution, there’s no need to worry about system specifications allowing for realtime, full frame rate, high resolution video capture.

Onboard Canopus HQ Codec Chip – Capture with the Best
Already a prominent part of Grass Valley's EDIUS line of NLE solutions, the Canopus HQ codec offers supreme visual quality without the excessive hard disk storage costs normally associated with HD video ingest. With Pegasus, you can be assured that the HD video content you output from your HD sources will be perfectly preserved, ready for you to either edit, author to DVD, Blu-ray or HD DVD, or store for later usage. Because the input quality is so clean, subsequent conversions to other distribution formats such as mobile phones or the Web are cleaner too.

Pegasus includes the Canopus Codec Pack for you to incorporate your captured Canopus HQ AVI files into any Windows®-based video application.

Key Features:

• High-quality capture of standard- and high-definition (SD and HD) video using an onboard Canopus HQ hardware encoding chip
  
• Capture up to 1920x1080/60i, 50i(**), and 1280x720/60p, 50p video
  
• Capture PC display signals up to 1280x1024 without downscaling
  
• Capture via HDMI(*), DVI†;, S-Video, YUV, and RGB component inputs
  
• HQ recorder to capture software via three modes:
  • Auto capture (when an input signal is detected)
    
  • Manual capture
    
  • Scheduled capture
• Includes Canopus codec pack for import of Canopus HQ AVI files in Windows-based video applications
  
• Software development kit (SDK) for software engineers to create custom solutions based on Pegasus technology

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