Works with Windows and Linux
Professional digital video and audio production software MainActor 5.2 features the kinds of professional features you expect from previous versions, plus a dynamic new interface and powerful new capabilities.
MainConcept codecs are prominent features in new products from Adobe Systems Incorporated. Adobe(R) Premiere(R) Pro will include MainConcept\'s MPEG-1, MPEG-2 and DV Codecs. Adobe(R) Encore(tm) DVD includes the MainConcept MPEG-2 Codec and DV Decoder.

Features

Elegant Interface

New track-based interface
Convenient workspaces for different functions (media browsing, editing, etc.)
Customizable workspaces - save your layouts for use later
Multi-user functionality
Familiar timeline concept
Multiple timelines
Unlimited audio and video tracks
Easy access to all features
Adjustable preview modes
Explorer-style asset manager
Drag-and-drop simplicity

Pro Quality

Integrated high-quality DV Codec
Integrated high-quality MPEG Encoder
Polydiagrams for unprecedented keyframe control

Productivity

Convenient clipboards for organizing assets and sharing
Clipboards can be shared to create network-based clip databases - even between Windows and Linux workstations
Three modes for adding clips to a timeline
Fast, easy trimmer
Integrated capturing
Unique keyword search function
Numerous keyboard shortcuts
Timeline DV playback
Realtime preview
Smart rendering
Multi-file formats to overcome Windows file size limits

Full DV Support

Integrated fast, high-quality DV Codec
IEEE 1394/FireWire support including OHCI compatibility
DV device control
DV scene detection

Powerful Effects

Dozens of transitions, filters and special effects - including many new and exclusive ones
Highly advanced compositing with precise control
Slow-motion/time warp feature
2D and 3D motion paths
Advanced, professional titling

Versatile Format Support

Support for a wide variety of popular formats
DivX import

Operating systems: Windows 2000, XP, Linux
Minimum Hardware Requirements: Intel(R) Pentium(R) III or AMD Athlon(tm) 700 MHz or higher, 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)