

And the list of awesome features keeps going. Upon returning, the user can “check in” the project, which updates the original file to reflect any new edits. EDIUS even has an option to “check out” a project to a laptop, exporting it with space saving, low-res video files. EDIUS allows switching between up to 16 video tracks in multicam mode as it rewrites the timeline accordingly on the fly. Individual sequence tracks can be given names up to 30 characters long. When new files are loaded into a designated watch folder, EDIUS automatically loads them into the corresponding project’s bin. Another cool feature is the “watch folder” function. Even clips under the dreaded red render bar often play smoothly. EDIUS 6 doesn’t require constant rendering as it works with most video formats natively. And, mind you, this performance is on an older 2.5GHz AMD quad-core with 6GBs of RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250. You can even shuffle assets around in a sequence while the play head is moving, without bringing playback to a halt. The included bonus filters and plug-ins neatly round out EDIUS, giving it extra functionality.īoth high definition and standard video work side by side in the timeline without issue. The arrangement and even color of the program windows is modifiable. The user interface is clean, easy to navigate and keeps important functions within reach. Installation is quick and simple without additional updates or patches to download.
EDIUS 6 PLUGINS MANUAL
The manual contains 23 pages of installation help, the USB key is essentially a security dongle, and the sticker is just for fun. The first disc installs the program the second holds all the bonus software and extra plug-ins.
EDIUS 6 PLUGINS INSTALL
The box contains two discs, an install manual, a registration card, a USB key and an “ Edit Anything. However, it’s only available for Windows OS users. Competitively priced, EDIUS is in the company of some familiar big dogs in the editing arena like Premiere Pro, Avid and Final Cut. Under the HoodĮDIUS 6 is a sporty video editor with high aims and a sizeable fan base. EDIUS 6, from Grass Valley, is a pro competitor with a solid interface, impressive features and some pleasant surprises. Scores of programs compete against each other with new options, refined workspaces and streamlined workflows. As the demand for video increases, the video editing software market only gets more competitive.
