ProCoder 3.0 Media Conversion Software (Upgrade from 1.x/2.x)
Model : ProCoder 3 The Ultimate Format Converter
Grass Valley ProCoder 3 software combines speed and flexibility into a streamlined video conversion tool for professionals. Widely acknowledged as the leading software transcoder, ProCoder 3 features extensive input/output options, advanced filtering, batch processing and an easy-to-use interface.
- Key Features - Minimum System Requirements - Technical Specifications - Package Contents - Optional Accessories
Whether encoding MPEG video for DVD production, producing Windows Media for streaming or transcoding between NTSC and PAL, ProCoder 3 makes video format conversion quick and easy. Encode a single source to multiple targets simultaneously, run multiple conversion jobs back-to-back in batch mode, or use drag-and-drop preset icons to start conversion with a single click. This new version of ProCoder features a number of enhancements for today’s multi-format production needs:
More Mobile Video Format Support— With the addition of H.264 encoding and decoding, ProCoder 3 is ready to convert and produce for popular mobile video devices such as the Apple iPod® and Sony PSP™.
Added Assistance for EDIUS Production Workflows— The Canopus HQ codec is now included with ProCoder 3, allowing standalone encoding and decoding of Canopus HQ files without requiring Grass Valley EDIUS software installed on the machine with ProCoder.
Support for the AVCHD Camcorder Format— AVCHD decoding capability allows the conversion of video footage from the new generation of compact camcorders for editing, streaming and DVD production.
Encoding Speed Enhancements for Multi-core Systems— Grid Encoding support for MPEG-2 (Transport Stream) provides even greater encoding speed on modern multi-core and multi-CPU computer systems. This feature is automatically engaged when you choose the 'Preview DVD Target' or 'HDV Target' formats for encoding.
Dolby® Digital Audio Support— Common in DVD production as well as retransmission, ProCoder 3 supports Dolby Digital audio encoding for enhanced audio quality in less space. ProCoder 3 also allows you to add, swap, and remove individual channels of audio within the target format with the inbuilt channel mixer.
KEY FEATURES
Professional high-speed, high-quality encoding and conversion of video to all popular formats including MPEG-1, MPEG-2, Windows Media®, QuickTime® and more
Grid encoding for MPEG-2 (transport stream, program stream) – support for multiple CPUs within one PC (including dual and quad core CPUs). Applies to 'HDV Target' and 'Preview DVD target' settingsNEW
Watch folder function for automated encoding
Job queuing manager with priority functions
Stitching of multiple source files to create a single file
Simultaneous creation of multiple target files
Aspect ratio conversion
NTSC/PAL conversion
Frame rate interpolation and conversion
Timecode creation and preservationNEW
Automatic adaptive deinterlacing
3:2 pulldown
Inverse telecineNEW
Multi-pass VBR processing
Full HD support for MPEG and Windows Media
VOB file and DVD-Video image creation with chapter points
Save droplets for quick, drag-and-drop conversion
Separate audio import/export options including multiplexing
Audio channel mappingNEW
Export plug-in for Grass Valley EDIUS version 4 and Adobe Premiere Pro 2.x, which provides extensive timeline export capabilities including DVD-Video image export options
Multiple colorspace support including YUV and RGB
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Intel or AMD 800MHz CPU or faster (Multiprocessor, multi-core and Hyper-Threading support included)
256MB RAM (512MB of RAM required for HD encoding)
80MB free disk space
DirectX 9.0 or later
Windows® XP Home or Windows XP Professional
One free USB port (1.1 or higher)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Source Formats
Canopus DV
Canopus HQ
Microsoft DV
H.264NEW
AVCHDNEW
Dolby Digital AC-3 audioNEW
Most Video for Windows codecs
Most DirectShow codecs
Most QuickTime™ codecs
MPEG-1, MPEG-2
Flash® (v7)
Windows Media™
MP3 and PCM WAV files
AVISynth script files
Still images including BMP, TGA, TIF, PNG and JPG
Target Formats
Canopus DV
Canopus HQ
Microsoft DV
H.264NEW
Dolby Digital AC-3 audioNEW
iPod video (MPEG-4)NEW
MediaEdge/HDMA4000 video (MPEG-2, MPEG-4)NEW
Most Video for Windows codecs
Most DirectShow codecs
Most QuickTime codecs
MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (using Canopus codec)
VOB (DVD-Video image)
ACM codecs
Flash (v7)
Windows Media
RealVideo®
MP3 and PCM WAV files
Video Filters
601 to 709 Color Correction (ITU-R BT 601 SD to ITU-R BT 709-5 HD)
709 to 601 Color Correction (ITU-R BT 709-5 HD to ITU-R BT 601 SD)
601 Correction - Expand Color Space
601 Correction - Shrink Color Space
Adaptive De-Interlace
Bitmap Keying
Black/White Correction
Blur
Broadcast Color Safe
Circular Blur
Color Correction
Fade In/Out
Gamma Correction
Gaussian Blur
Median
Pulldown
Relative Crop
Rotate
Sharpen
Temporal Noise Reducer
Video Inverse Telecine FilterNEW
Audio Filters
Channel MixerNEW
Fade In/Out
Lowpass
Normalize
Volume
PACKAGE CONTENTS
ProCoder 3 installation CD-ROM
ProCoder 3 user manual
ProCoder 3 USB dongle
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Canopus NLE Software - EDIUS PRO 4 (Sold Seperately)
I recently tested the trial version of Canopus ProCoder using DVD2SCVD 1.1.2 (build 1) and I'm quite impressed with the video quality Canopus ProCoder.