Canopus Procoder 3.0 - a streamlined video conversion tool for professionals

Canopus Procoder 3 software combines speed and flexibility into a streamlined video conversion tool for professionals. Widely acknowledged as the leading software transcoder, Canopus 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, Canopus Procoder 3 academic software 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.

More Mobile Video Format Support — With the addition of H.264 encoding and decoding, Canopus           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 Canopus Procoder 3 academic software, 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.