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Canopus Announces Let's EDIT 2 Realtime Editing and Instant DVD Creation Solution

By staff
posted Oct 26, 2004, 21:30

San Jose , CA � Canopus announced Let's EDIT 2, an update to its line of Let's EDIT video editing solutions for video enthusiasts. Let's EDIT 2 video editing software delivers powerful capabilities, including direct-to-DVD burning from the timeline, capture and seamless editing of mixed DV, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video formats, realtime DV output, as well as a redesigned, user-friendly interface. Like its predecessor, Let's EDIT 2 is optimized for today's faster computer systems to provide video enthusiasts with the realtime performance previously found only in professional video editing solutions.

Let's EDIT 2 also features new CD ripping capabilities to let users easily add music to their movies, AVI2 support for capturing long video clips, and a MPEG Speed Index feature for quick scanning and frame-accurate editing of MPEG video.

�Let's EDIT 2 is a performance breakthrough for video enthusiasts who want fast, easy-to-use realtime editing and streamlined DVD-Video burning for a low price,� said Hiro Yamada, founder and chairman of the board of Canopus. �Video enthusiasts now have the power and features to give home movies a professional look using an intuitive, easy-to-use interface.�

Let's EDIT 2 is a fast, stable and easy-to-use solution that offers high-end features, including realtime movie-style effects, realtime 2D and 3D transitions, with multiple realtime video, title and graphics layers. By incorporating Canopus 's acclaimed video editing technologies, Let's EDIT 2 delivers breakthrough realtime performance, so there is no waiting to preview video creations. Let's EDIT 2 also supports realtime DV output using any standard OHCI FireWire port.

The realtime video editing and effects capabilities in Let's EDIT 2 include sophisticated movie-style effects such as Old Movie, Blur, Pencil Sketch and color correction; 2D and 3D transitions, including 3D Dissolve, Cube Spin and Page Peel; and customizable effects, including professional-looking green-screen tool, Picture-in-Picture and fast/slow motion control. Let's EDIT 2 also offers two video tracks for realtime mixing and playback of up to three video clips at the same time, as well as simultaneous title and graphics track controls.

Once the video project is complete, Let's EDIT 2 features direct-to-DVD burning capabilities that let users create a final DVD of their production in minutes. Let's EDIT 2 also features a range of additional export format options to create clips ideal for email and the Web.

Pricing, Availability and Upgrades
Let's EDIT 2 supports Windows XP and will be available the end of this week from Canopus and its authorized dealers for a suggested retail price of $149. Current registered users of Let's EDIT can upgrade to Let's EDIT 2 for $49.

About Canopus Corporation
Canopus Corporation, based in San Jose , Calif. , is a subsidiary of Canopus Co., Ltd, headquartered in Kobe , Japan . Canopus designs and markets award-winning digital video and graphics solutions for video professionals and enthusiasts. The company combines innovative hardware and software designs to set new standards in performance, functionality and reliability. Industry leaders worldwide recognize Canopus 's advanced HD, HDV, DV and MPEG codec technologies, which are featured in the company's acclaimed video editing solutions, transcoding products and network-based video distribution systems. Canopus also has offices in the U.K. , Germany , Italy , Australia and China in addition to an extensive worldwide distribution network. For more information contact Canopus at (408) 954-4500 or visit the Web site at www.canopus.com.