Powerful editing toolset, easy learning curve, free version available!

ivsEdits™ is a professional, high end, video editing software with a very easy learning curve and with tools designed to save time while getting the maximum editing accuracy. The desktop scheme is customizable and each user can save unlimited views for any editing needs. Editing tools and windows are optimized to save space on small desktops like the ones of laptops. ivsEdits is available in two versions, full and free. The free version features the same editing tools with some limitations; it doesn't receives all the updates of the Pro version but its licence is perpetual and "not subject to expiration". Moreover, after the first video uploads to Vimeo, the free version gains additional features.

Multi format Timeline

The ivsEdits™ resolution indipendent Timeline lets you mix and match source material in a wide range of native SD, HD, 4K and beyond file formats like DV, DVCPRO25/50, DVCPRO HD100, XDCAM SD/HD/EX, MPEG1/2/4 , DPS/DVA. MXF, Quicktime, AVI and WMV media file containers are also supported. All media is automatically scaled to the current project settings using the best algorithms to maintain video and image quality. Non-destructive Pan & Zoom for large images and videos is also available.

Collaborative Workflow (some features are available as option)

Several users can work on a standard Gigabit LAN, sharing the same NAS storage without expensive options, working together on a single project with advanced tools like multiple ingestings and automatic clip collections.
Additional ivsEdits™ instances, executed on the same or on other PCs, can be syncronized to play several different movies at the same time or in scheduled sequence.

Hybrid Timeline with Multiple Live Inputs (PRO)

ivsEdits™ allows to add on Timeline unlimited "Live Clips" coming from up to 4 different live inputs. The user can add to the same timeline pre-recorded clips (Audio, Video, Graphics, Titles) and "Live Clips" and add to them all the powerful ivsEdits effects, inlcuding DVE and Chroma Key, enabling the Live Features of a Live Switcher with the control of a Non Linear system.

Live Multicamera editing and INSTANT REPLAY SYSTEM (PRO)

IvsEdits™ is designed with the needs of live event production in mind. The Live Multicamera Editing feature enables you to capture and edit signals from up to 9 cameras in real time, in a style similar to a live production switcher. After the live event, you can make any desired modifications or adjustments and deliver the final product within seconds. IvsEdits™ also includes a dedicated version that is one of the world's most advanced Instant Replay Systems. Its user-friendly interface makes it easy to handle complex multicamera instant replays for TV sports production, live events, or other applications that require video recording from multiple sources, including the Video Assistant Referee System (VAR). During or after the event, highlights are available on a timeline with all the editing tools of a professional editor, allowing you to deliver files in any format required.

Hundreds of HQ Realtime video effects and transitions

ivsEdits™ features a wide range of High Quality transitions and video effects including tools for advanced color correction and color grading, Chroma/luma keys, DVE and Perspective,  Glow & Blur effects, Strobe, Crop, borders, Old Movie and several other ones. All effects support professional keyframing with bezier spline editor. 
 

Faster than Realtime multimedia files importing from/to a lot of media formats

ivsEdits™ can edit natively many formats, but it bundles ivsRecode to batch import files several times faster than realtime, depending from system performance. IvsEdits™ takes big advantage from multi-core system configurations. Batch import works in background and it is possible the edit the file under conversion as soon as conversion starts (Play and Edit While Rec). Now even ivsEdits Free allows to convert multimedia A/V files into its native files just adding them to the bin.

Faster than Realtime multimedia files exporting in a lot of broadcast media formats

ivsEdits™ can output multimedia files from Timeline faster than realtime  in a lot of broadcast media formats such as MPEG2, DPS,  AVI,  WMV,  AVC/H264, FLV, MXF, MKV and Quicktime. Please, See Here to compare the exporting options of ivsEdits LE free and ivsEdits PRO Editions.

Built-in Print to Vimeo uploading service

Vimeo is the most important "ad free" video sharing website and the most appreciated platform by story tellers and content creators. ivsEdits™ is a proud Vimeo partner and users can upload clips or movies directly from the Timeline and/or from the Bins using the dedicated "Print to Vimeo" tools. ivsEdits™ supports all Vimeo accounts, Basic (free), Plus or PRO. The ivsEdits-Vimeo integration provides more speed and pristine video quality of uploaded movies.

PLAY AND EDIT WHILE REC

ivsEdits™ bundles the professional video capture software "ivsCapture" used by broadcasters all over the world, and features “PLAY AND EDIT WHILE REC” that allows to capture in background and to edit the same files you are capturing or importing. You can capture or import several videos and to use them all on your timeline less than a second after you started recording/Conversion. Time is a very important resource, and with ivsEdits you can save a lot of it.
 

Realtime audio-video I/O supporting several 3rd party devices

ivsEdits™ supports several I/O audio video devices from Black Magic Design. The supported I/O devices include all the Decklink/Intensity boards Series,  all the Multibridge line and the USB 3.0 products like the Intensity Shuttle and Ultrastudio Pro/SDI USB 3.0.

Realtime video I/O using standard OHCI IEEE1394

ivsEdits™ supports standard OHCI IEEE1394 (firewire) cards to Input or Output audio and video. The Firewire can be used to print to tape a timeline project or to get realtime feedback on an external device or video monitor.

Live Titler - External or Internal Alpha Key support (PRO)

ivsEdits™ supports both Internal and external realtime alpha keying, with separated outputs for fill and key, that allows to use ivsEdits as a powerful Live Titler and/or integrated production Video/CG playout.

3D Stereo Support

ivsEdits™ supports natively both Side by Side and  3D Tile frame formats.

XML as interchange format

The ivsEdits™  timelines can be compiled in the XML format, in order to provide project interchange with Non Linear Editors from other manufacturers. The XML format allows to build timelines with external tools or custom programs to build for example playlists and complex project for live purposes as live games (TV quiz, etc.) or TV shows.

Velocity Compatibility

ivsEdits™ supports natively dpsVelocity and dpsVelocityQ files (.dps/.dva) without needing any importation or indexing. Just collect files, drag n' drop them on timeline and edit! The same for the vice-versa, files created with ivsEdits, ivsCapture and ivsRecode, are 100% compatible on Velocity, VelocityQ and VelocityHD timelines.

Aggressive Roadmap for continuos enhacements

ivsEdits™ is updated day by day with new releases available for downloading. To get new features you won't be compelled to wait for the next main release, all new features are immediately available. We are now working on the release of version 5.0, already showed in Alpha last September 2016 at the International Broadcast and Television Show. It will introduce great features, it will be a sort of revolution. Stay tuned, beta versions coming soon!

Great Support (PRO)

All ivsEdits™ PRO licences include 12 month of premium support by IVS, made via email, forum, telephone, skype and remote desktop. IVS staff has more than 20 years of experience supporting editors, directors and story tellers of any city of any country in the world. Browsing the web you will find several reviews and recommendations, like this one. Free versions get free support via the official user forum.