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Canopus Announces Support for Sony XDCAM Professional Disc System (11/5/2005)

EDIUS solutions provide high-quality, high-performance editing of XDCAM system content

Canopus Corporation, a recognized leader in professional video editing technology, today announced realtime nonlinear editing support for the Sony XDCAM(tm) Professional Disc(tm) System (DVCAM(tm) mode). Developed in collaboration with Sony, the Canopus Support Module for the XDCAM system provides support throughout Canopus's line of editing solutions, EDIUS NX, EDIUS SP, EDIUS SD and EDIUS HD. Canopus will be demonstrating EDIUS working with the Sony XDCAM Professional Disc System in Sony's booth at NAB 2005.

By adding XDCAM MXF (Material eXchange Format) support, Canopus streamlines the workflow by supporting a direct connection via i.LINK to the disc player and making it easy for EDIUS users to add XDCAM footage to their projects, without any conversions. Users simply copy MXF files (DVCAM mode) to the EDIUS system and begin editing. Since EDIUS also supports mixing of different frame rates and sizes of AVI, MPEG and QuickTime files and even HD/SD resolution, XDCAM footage can easily integrate into existing EDIUS projects alongside other asset types.

"XDCAM is making a significant impact in the broadcast world, especially for electronic news gathering applications," said Hiro Yamada, founder and chairman of the board of Canopus. "Through its direct integration with XDCAM, as well as its high-productivity features, EDIUS editing solutions are perfect companions for Sony's new tapeless workflow in the broadcast arena.

"The EDIUS line of editing products complements the XDCAM system's capabilities such as MXF-based file transfer," said Theresa Alesso, general manager of optical and network solutions for Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Production Systems Division. "The XDCAM system was designed to enable interoperability with an array of third-party solutions, and Canopus's EDIUS products should help to extend the benefits of the XDCAM system's workflow to a broader range of applications."

The Canopus Support Module for the XDCAM system will be available starting the third quarter of 2005 from Canopus and its authorized dealers and system integrators.

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