From the start, EDIUS 6 was marketed with the slogan “Edit Anything”. The 6.01 version lives up to this claim by supporting a vast range of standard‑definition (SD) and high‑definition (HD) formats, including and many professional codecs. In addition, EDIUS 6.01 directly edits XDCAM , XDCAM EX , P2 , DVCPRO , Infinity JPEG 2000 , MXF and Canon XF files. All these formats can be mixed freely on the timeline; the software works natively with the original footage, which eliminates the time‑consuming step of importing and converting files.
The 2D/3D layout tool received significant updates, allowing for easier picture-in-picture effects and precise cropping. 3. Stability and Reliability
Current versions (EDIUS 11 or EDIUS X) offer:
However, the biggest hurdle for new users was often not the software installation but the video format selection. When you ran EDIUS 6.01 for the first time, it presented a checklist of format options, such as SD, HD, 29.97 fps, 8-bit, etc. If you didn't check every format you would ever need, they wouldn't be available when you later set up a new project. This required foresight and a good understanding of your video formats. While you could add them later, it took some searching through the manual to find out how, making this a potential stumbling block for beginners.
For editors who prefer a straightforward, "cut-and-dry" interface without the clutter of modern subscription-based software.