| 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
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
Automatic adaptive deinterlacing
3:2 pulldown
Inverse telecine
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
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
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. | 
