

For the first time, editors can seamlessly edit, mix and output DV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and uncompressed video with true realtime, render-free operation.

EDIUS features MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 editing and support for OHCI-compliant FireWire hardware.

“EDIUS 2.5 highlights our continued commitment to provide lasting value to our customers.”ĮDIUS is a professional nonlinear editing application that redefines video production productivity with realtime, multi-format, multi-track editing. “These enhancements are geared towards improving productivity and were the result of extensive research and really listening to customer feedback,” said Hiro Yamada, founder and chairman of Canopus. EDIUS 2.5 can now import Canopus Imaginate 2.0 projects, as well as AIFF and Ogg Vorbis audio files, and includes a plug-in bridge that allows VST audio plug-ins to function as EDIUS audio filters. The EDIUS 2.5 upgrade will be available end of June 2004 as a free download for registered users of EDIUS 2.0.ĮDIUS 2.5 also includes a new EDIUS keyboard customization applet that reconfigures keyboard commands so editors can work with familiar shortcuts and easily fit EDIUS into their current workflow. Also included in EDIUS 2.5 is Inscriber TitleMotion Pro for Canopus, an advanced titling application that delivers broadcast-quality text, graphics and effects. EDIUS 2.5 includes a host of new features to better assist editors with their workflow and boost productivity, such as the ability to select and move multiple clips, quickly apply filters and transitions to any number of clips simultaneously, merge EDIUS projects together, and a new cropping, scaling, repositioning tool for realtime aspect ratio conversions. Canopus Corporation today announced EDIUS 2.5, the latest version of its acclaimed nonlinear editing application.
