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'''ProCoder''' is [[MPEG]] encoding [[software]] manufactured by the [[Canopus Corporation]].

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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.

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.

ProCoder 3: 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' settings NEW

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 preservation NEW

Automatic adaptive deinterlacing

3:2 pulldown

Inverse telecine NEW

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 mapping NEW

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

ProCoder 3: Specifications

Package Contents:

ProCoder 3 installation CD-ROM

ProCoder 3 user manual

ProCoder 3 USB dongle

Technical Specifications:

Source Formats

Canopus DV

Canopus HQ

Microsoft DV

H.264 NEW

AVCHD NEW

Dolby Digital AC-3 audio NEW

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.264 NEW

Dolby Digital AC-3 audio NEW

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 Filter NEW

Audio Filters

Channel Mixer NEW

Fade In/Out

Lowpass

Normalize

Volume

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)

Service and Support:

Software: 90-day limited warranty

Access to the Product-related Downloads section for ProCoder 3, when you register your product in an active Canopus User Account