Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3
Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3 offers nonlinear editing features, and is suitable for those new to video editing. In addition to real-time, multi-track, mixed-format HD/SD editing, it comes with chromakeying, titling, and both Blu-ray disc and DVD authoring. The software offers a seamless, real-time workflow, and allows for mixing all formats on the same timeline.
Featuring the EDIUS application technology, EDIUS Neo 3 provides native editing in AVCHD, HDV, DV, Windows Media, QuickTime, and Canon EOS DSLR video. Using the Source Browser function, it automatically seeks video content from removable media. The software preserves the original image quality, without resolution or frame rate loss, and allows for efficient editing. It also provides real-time playback of 3 or more streams without requiring special hardware, and can run on a laptop as well as a workstation.
Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3 allows for input/output of video from any hardware that is OHCI FireWire (IEEE 1394)-compatible. The software supports 1080p50/60 projects, and offers real-time editing/conversion of different frame rates, such as 50/60p, 50/60i, and 24p.In addition to DV output directly from the timeline (for DV projects), it can export AVCHD files to SD cards, memory sticks, and camera HDDs. The software provides segment encoding (smart rendering) export for MPEG and HDV, and also supports nested timeline sequences
- Offers nonlinear editing features
- Bundled Software: proDAD video effects & image stabilization: VitaScene & Mercalli V2
- Suitable for those who are new to video editing
- Real-time, multi-track, mixed-format HD/SD editing - AVCHD, MPEG-2, DV, HDV, Windows Media, and QuickTime video
- Real-time editing and conversion of different resolutions such as 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x720, and 720x480, and different HD/SD aspect ratios (16:9 & 4:3)
- Real-time HD/SD effects, keyers, transitions, and titles
- GUI (graphical user interface) - unlimited video, audio, title, and graphics tracks
- Chromakeying
- Titling - built-in QuickTitler for real-time roll/crawl titling
- Blu-ray disc and DVD authoring
- Offers a seamless, real-time workflow, and allows for mixing all formats on the same timeline
- Built on EDIUS application technology - provides native editing in AVCHD, HDV, DV, Windows Media, QuickTime, and Canon EOS DSLR video
- Source Browser function - automatically seeks video content from removable media
- Preserves the original image quality, without resolution or frame rate loss, and allows for efficient editing
- Provides real-time playback of 3 or more streams without requiring special hardware
- Can run on a laptop as well as a workstation
- Can input/output video from any hardware that is OHCI FireWire (IEEE 1394)-compatible
- Supports 1080p50/60 projects, and offers real-time editing/conversion of different frame rates, such as 50/60p, 50/60i, and 24p
- DV output directly from the timeline (for DV projects)
- Can export AVCHD files to SD cards, memory sticks, and camera HDDs
- Provides segment encoding (smart rendering) export for MPEG and HDV
- Supports nested timeline sequences
| Technical | |
|---|---|
| Supported Video Formats | AVCHD, MPEG-2, HDV, DV, Windows Media, QuickTime |
| Supported Hardware | Generic OHCI, HDSPARK, FIRECODER Blu |
| Minimum System Requirement | |
|---|---|
| CPU |
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| Hardware Platforms | 1 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended) |
| Hard Disk Capacity |
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| Graphics Card |
A graphics card supporting higher resolution than 1024x768 (32-bit), Direct3D 9.0c or later, and PixelShader Model 3.0 or later is required
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| Sound Card | A sound card with WDM driver support is required |
| CD/DVD Drive |
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| Operating System | Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Professional quality (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home movies (5)
- Complex projects (4)
- In the studio (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Feature-Rich
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Steep learning curve
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- In The Studio
Comments about Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3:
I'm a photographer trying to learn the art of video capture and editing. For over a year I struggled with Adobe Premiere Elements and the Cyberlink product. My workstation is quite powerful, but Elements, even the 64-bit version, choked on HD video and refused to recognize 1080 60P. The Cyberlink software just didn't produce crisp output, even in Blu-ray format. After a bit of research, I found Edius Neo. It's a miracle.... a night-and-day difference using this powerful subset of a professional editor versus the consumer software I'd been using.
The other reviewers are correct that the learning curve is a bit steep, but there are online tutorials and a great, but small, user forum to help. There are also for-purchase training tutorials (I used one of these). Edius seems to be a niche product...NEO even more so. There aren't the hordes of users you would find with other consumer editors, but the word needs to get out about Edius Neo. It's a great product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Not Easy To Learn
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
Comments about Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3:
I'm an amateur wildlife photographer trying to incorporate video into my work. Since I use Adobe products in my stills workflow, I bought Adobe Premiere Elements as a "starter" video editor. Even though my computer (graphics, memory, processor) is quite powerful and I was using the new 64-bit Premiere, the software just didn't perform very well with HD video. I then tried the Cyberlink product and found the features great, but the output lacking. So....Edius Neo 3 was next up. Wow, it's a night-and-day difference. I can import 1080 60P video and edit away... no problem. The BluRay output is stunning.
As mentioned by other reviewers, Edius Neo isn't intuitive and aside from training videos, there is no place to go to learn the software. It seems to be a niche European product with a small community of users. This is just about the only downside to using NEO. NEO is a subset of a high-grade professional product and it shows in features and end results.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- In The Studio
Comments about Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3:
I use this program along with Adobe After Efects to make all kind of vidoe for my customers. From SD vido to Full HD. Unlimited vidoe and audio tracks can be added. Simple Transition and Efects. Yes it is include everythig requried as a timeline and in same time it is really light program not taking so much memory like other softwares.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Did I mention powerful
- POWERFUL
Cons
- Complex
- Not for a computer novice
Best Uses
- Very intense projects
Comments about Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3:
Made a major upgrade in my video editing capabilities, going from Windows Movie Maker to Edius Neo 3. The Edius Neo 3 is essentially professional level video editing software, with the only difference between it and true pro level is the lack of some features. However, it is not a 'dumbed down' verison of the pro version; rather it is the pro version with some options removed.
IF you have a powerful computer, and IF you are a moderately high level computer user, this is the software to use. I primarily bought it to handle the 1080/60p that my new camcorder puts out, and it handles it without any hesitation. Just for laughs I put in some 1080/60p footage into Windows Live Movie Maker. It took Movie Maker about 30 minutes to digest it, and it played back jerky and disjointed. It took Edius Neo 3 about 5 seconds to load the video, and it plays back perfectly.
This is not software for the faint of heart, but once you get going on it, you feel like you're editing for ESPN or Steve Spielberg. Although more expensive than most consumer video editing software, this is truly a case of you get what you pay for.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Customize
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
- Not Enough Audio Tools
Best Uses
Comments about Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3:
After using Edius neo 2, I decide to go for the new version. It's fast and light. I think it is the best option for a beginner. do not go for expensive and complicated software. this one almost has everything and in same time it is simple.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
Comments about Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3:
If you're looking for feature rich video editing software for a great price, look no further.
I'm a novice, but I had my son go through this software before I bought it. He went to school for professional video production software (I can't mention the name, but it's only available for Mac).
He said the only thing that takes some getting used to is the color correction features and that the titles are always on top of the video track.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- In The Studio
Comments about Grass Valley EDIUS Neo 3:
All the tools in your fingers, simple design
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- Price: $449.00
This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
Additional Software
- Price: $89.99
What's in the Box
- EDIUS Neo 3 Software Installation DVD-ROM
- EDIUS Neo 3 Installation Guide
- EDIUS Neo 3 Registration Card
- Bundled Software: proDAD Video Effects & Image Stabilization: VitaScene & Mercalli V2
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