• Improved MPEG Encoder Speed and Quality
• 64-bit Native Processing
• Improved H.264/AVC Decoder
• 16 Sources Multicam Editing
• AVCHD Editing
• 4K Support
• 3D Stereoscopic Editing
• Direct to Blu-Ray Disc and DVD Timeline Export
• Compatible Third-Party I/O hardware from Blackmagic Design, Matrox, and AJA

New in EDIUS X Pro

• Third-party I/O hardware support for Blackmagic, with Matrox and AJA support coming in a future update
• Faster handling of large quantities of still image files (JPG, TGA, DPX, and others)
• Improved MPEG encoder speed and quality
• Improved H.264/AVC decoder
• Optimization for 4th generation Intel Core processor family architecture
• Gaussian blur filter
• Superior 4K workflow, including support for Blackmagic Design's DeckLink 4K Extreme and EDL import/export color correction interchange with DaVinci
• Open to third-party I/O hardware from Blackmagic Design, Matrox, and AJA
• Editing media files with different resolutions—from 24x24 to 4Kx2K, as well as real-time conversion of frame rates on the same timeline delivers more efficient editing into the hands of editors
• Fast, flexible user interface, including unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics tracks
• Support for the latest file formats (Sony XAVC/XVAC S, Panasonic AVC-Ultra, and Canon 1D C M-JPEG) as they are released
• Work natively with many different video formats, such as Sony's XDCAM, Panasonic's P2, Ikegami's GF, RED, Canon's XF format and EOS movie format
• Fastest AVCHD editing in the market (up to 3+ streams in real time)
• Multicam editing of up to 16 different sources simultaneously, with video output support
• Improved MPEG encoder speed and quality
• Improved H.264/AVC decoder
• Optimized for fourth-generation Intel Core i architecture
• 64-bit native processing with maximum memory access for streamlined real-time editing
• Proxy mode workflow for slower computers helps extend their usability and increase ROI
• Supports Intel Ivy Bridge/Sandy Bridge for extremely fast hardware for export and Blu-ray Disc burning
• Fast handling of large quantities of still image files (JPG, TGA, DPX, and others)
• 3D stereoscopic editing
• Built-in loudness meter
• Image stabilization
• Direct to Blu-ray Disc and DVD timeline export

Minimum System Requirements

OS: Windows 7 64-bit (Service Pack 1 or later), Windows 8 64-bit

Note: See Memory section below for physical memory limits of each OS.

CPU: Any Intel Core 2 or Core iX CPU. Intel or AMD single core CPU with a 3 GHz processor speed or faster (multiple CPUs and/or multicore CPUs are recommended). SSSE3 (Supplementary SSE3) instruction set support required. 

Memory:

• 1 GB RAM minimum (4 GB or more recommended)
• Requirements for RAM and video memory vary depending on the project format. For SD/HD projects: 4 GB or more RAM recommended. For 4K projects: 16 GB or more RAM recommended

Maximum amount of RAM is based on the physical memory limits of each OS.

• Windows 8, Enterprise and Professional, 64-bit: 512 GB
• Windows 8, 64-bit: 128 GB
• Windows 7, Ultimate, Enterprise, and Professional, 64-bit: 192 GB
• Windows 7, Home Premium, 64-bit: 16 GB (not recommended for complex 4K projects)
• Windows 7, Home Basic, 64-bit: 8 GB (not recommended for projects with more than HD resolution)

Graphics Card

• Supporting higher resolution than 1024x768 32-bit. Direct3D 9.0c or later and PixelShader Model 3.0 or later is required
• Requirements for video memory size when using GPUfx will vary depending on the project format. For 10-bit SD projects: 1 GB or more recommended, for HD/4K projects 2 GB or more recommended

Note: Requirements for video memory vary depending on the project format. See Memory section above for details.

Hard Disk

• 6 GB of hard disk space is required for installation
• Drive with ATA100/7,200 RPM or faster is required for video storage:
  • Available hard drive disc space should be twice the size of the file to be edited
  • RAID-0 is recommended for HD and above resolution editing

Grass Valley

• IEEE 1394 FireWire controllers
• ADVC1394, ACEDVio
• STORM Mobile
• STORM 3G
• STORM 3G Elite
• HDSTORM Series
• HDSPARK Series

Blackmagic Design

• DeckLink Mini Monitor
• DeckLink Mini Recorder
• DeckLink Studio
• DeckLink 4K Extreme
• Intensity Pro
• Intensity Shuttle for USB
• Intensity Shuttle for Thunderbolt
• Intensity Extreme
• UltraStudio SDI
• UltraStudio Pro

Matrox

• MXO2
• MXO2 LE
• MXO2 Mini
• MXO2 Rack MAX
• Mojito MAX

Optical Drive

• Blu-ray Disc writer is required when creating Blu-ray Discs
• DVD-R/RW or DVD+R/RW drive is required when creating DVDs

Sound Card

Sound card with WDM driver support is required.

Network

Internet connection required for software license activation.

Service and Support

90-day limited warranty.

Note: External video decks/cameras may require either a free FireWire (IEEE 1394) port or USB 2.0 port for connectivity.

Package Contents

• EDIUS Pro 7 installation disc (DVD-ROM)
• Installation guide