Product Overview
From Grass Valley comes - EDIUS Workgroup 8 - a nonlinear editing software program that can allow you to edit video in a variety of formats, including 4K. This means more formats and more resolutions in real time are available for the ability to Edit Anything, Anywhere, whether as a standalone user in the field or within network connected production infrastructures. EDIUS Workgroup 8 is a finishing tool for broadcast news, news magazine content and studio programs, as well as organizational, documentary and 4K theatrical productions. With more creative options and real-time, no-render editing of all popular SD, HD and even 4K formats, EDIUS Workgroup 8 is THE most versatile and fastest nonlinear editing software available.
With more formats at your control, this leads to better workflows in your operation as EDIUS Workgroup 8 includes native support for all commonly used file formats, including Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P2 and Canon XF and EOS movie formats. For post-production work you can use Grass Valley’s high performance intermediate 10-bit codec, HQX, or the Avid DNxHD codec.
For assured performance and reliability, Grass Valley designs and manufactures a range of editing hardware. With the introduction of EDIUS 8, all software/hardware bundles have been discontinued to provide complete flexibility for Grass Valley resellers and customers. Hardware I/O includes:
STORM 3G Elite:
- Form Factor: External*
- Input/Output: HD-SDI I/O + HDMI I/O + Analog I/O + RS-422
STORM 3G:
- Form Factor: Internal
- Input/Output: HD-SDI I/O + HDMI out + RS-422
STORM Mobile:
- Form Factor: External*
- Input/Output: HDMI I/O + Analog I/O
STORM Pro:
- Form Factor: Internal
- Input/Output: HD-SDI I/O + HDMI output
NOTE: *Select either desktop (P Cle) or laptop (ExpressCard/34) connection.
In addition EDIUS Pro 8 supports I/O hardware from the following third-party vendors:
- Blackmagic Design:
- PCI Express: DeckLink SDI, DeckLink Studio 2, DeckLink SDI 4K, DeckLink Studio 4K, DeckLink 4K Extreme
- USB 3.0: Intensity Shuttle, UtraStudio SDI, UltraStudio Pro
- Thunderbolt: Intensity Shuttle, Intensity Extreme, UltraStudio Mini Monitor/Recorder, UltraStudio Express, UltraStudio 4K
Note: RS-422 control and 4K 50p/60p not supported with listed Blackmagic Design hardware.
- Matrox:
- MXO2 LE, MXO2 mini, MXO2, MXO2 Rack, Mojito MAX
Note: Windows 7 support only (Matrox 7.7.2 driver). Windows 8/10 not currently supported.
- AJA Video Systems:
- KONA 4, KONA 3G, KONA LHi (all output only)
Note: 4K 50p/60p not supported with listed AJA KONA hardware.
Grass Valley EDIUS Workgroup 8 Features:
- Interoperability with GV STRATUS (requires GV STRATUS Connect option):
- Launch from GV STRATUS settings, or independently
- Export different formats to different destinations within the GV STRATUS environment
- K2 Clip/K2 Program import/export (requires K2 Connect option):
- K2 Clip capture
- Capture and edit a growing file on K2
- K2 4K CMF import (beta)
- Superior 4K workflow, including support for Blackmagic Design’s DeckLink 4K Extreme, Ultra Studio 4K, AJA KONA 3G (preview only) and EDL or AAF import/export with Grass Valley HQX with DaVinci Resolve 11
- Supports third-party I/O hardware from Blackmagic Design, Matrox and AJA
- Edit media files with different resolutions — from 24x24 to 4Kx2K
- 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 XVAC (Intra/Long GOP)/XVAC S, Panasonic AVC-Ultra/AVC-Intra 4K 422 (import only) and Canon 1D C M-JPEG/4K MXF
- Work natively with many different video formats, such as Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P2, Ikegami GF, RED, Canon XF format and EOS movie format
- Fastest AVCHD editing on 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
- Accelerated 4K H.264 playback
- Optimized for fourth-generation Intel Core i architecture
- New GUI design for faster workflows
- 64-bit native processing with maximum memory access for streamlined real-time editing
- Proxy mode workflow for legacy computers helps extend their usability and increase ROI
- Supports Intel Quick Sync Video for extremely fast export and Blu-ray Disc burning
- Fast handling of large quantities of still image files (JPG, TGA, DPX and others)
- OFX support for Boris Continuum Complete, HitFilm and Sapphire plug-ins
- Ability to save a current project as a template in order to re-use preferred track settings, screen layout etc.
- 3D stereoscopic editing
- Built-in loudness meter
- Built-in image stabilization
- Direct to Blu-ray Disc and DVD timeline export
- Native DNxHD import/export
- AAF workflow with Avid Media Composer
- Dolby Digital Professional/Plus import/export
- EDIUS Workgroup includes a Dolby consumer license as standard, which is applicable to corporate and consumer use of Dolby audio. For use in broadcast applications, the Dolby Professional/Plus license is available as an option for EDIUS Workgroup
- The K2 Connect option (purchased separately) supports K2 Central TX, andan improved 4K workflow – the ability to edit growing 4K files and to be ableto export 4K CMF files back to the K2 server
Grass Valley EDIUS Workgroup 8 Specifications:
- Minimum System Requirements (standalone):
- (Updated for software version 8.1, scheduled for release October 2015)
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit (Service Pack 1 or later), Windows 8/8.1/10 64-bit
- 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:
- 2 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 10, Enterprise and Pro, 64-bit: 512 GB
- Windows 8/8.1, Enterprise and Pro, 64-bit: 512 GB
- Windows 8/8.1, 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.
- Hard Disk:
- 6 GB of hard disk space is required for installation
- Drive with SATA/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
- Hardware Support:
- EDIUS 8 supports the following Grass Valley hardware:
- STORM 3G Elite
- STORM 3G
- STORM Pro
- STORM Mobile
- HDSPARK Pro
- HDSPARK
- 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; thereafter Internet connection is required once per month to maintain usage.
- Service and Support
- 90-day limited warranty.
- Note External video decks/cameras may require a USB 2.0 port for connectivity.
No Returns on Software.
Once your software is purchased it is not eligible for returns. Please contact our Sales Pros with questions about compatibility or system requirements prior to purchasing.
