What is the difference between the Avid Liquid and Avid Liquid Pro products?
The key difference is that Avid Liquid Pro comes with a USB2 - based breakout box that provides analog composite, component, and s-video I/O for standard-definition (SD) video, along with stereo audio inputs and surround audio outputs. Additional information on the Pro breakout box can be found on the Avid Liquid Pro features page. In addition, Avid Liquid Pro supports capture and playback of uncompressed SD video and MPEG-2 IBP video. Avid Liquid is a software-only video editor that uses the computer's built-in IEEE1394 port to capture from DV or HDV cameras and decks.
What is the difference between the Avid Liquid and Avid Liquid Chrome Xe?
Avid Liquid Chrome Xe combines Avid Liquid software with support for the XENA LHe hardware from AJA Video Systems (board not included in the Avid Liquid Chrome Xe box). This PCIe board offers high-quality video I/O for SD and high-definition (HD) with analog (including component) and Serial Digital Interface (SDI) connectivity. See AJA XENA LHe product information for more information on this board. In addition, Avid Liquid Chrome Xe supports capture and playback of 8-bit uncompressed HD video.
Can I exchange projects between the Avid Liquid and Avid Xpress Pro products?
Avid Liquid offers the following interoperability with Avid Xpress Pro software: exchange of Avid bins using the ALE (Avid Log Exchange) format; project output from Avid Liquid to Avid Xpress Pro using OMF, and project input and output between Avid Liquid and Avid Xpress Pro using industry standard EDLs. Avid Liquid does not support Total Conform with the Avid Xpress Pro and Avid Media Composer families of products. Customers looking for a workflow that includes total conform on higher - end Avid systems should choose Avid Xpress Pro software.
What video formats does Avid Liquid software support?
Avid Liquid software can natively edit the following formats: DV25, HDV, DVCPRO-HD (via P2), uncompressed SD (Avid Liquid Pro and Chrome Xe) and HD (Avid Liquid Chrome Xe), MPEG-2 I-frame and IBP, WM9, MPEG-4, and DivX.
In addition, Avid Liquid 7 supports the Avid Open Timeline. Any number of video formats can be combined and played in real time in one timeline.
Can I work with film with Avid Liquid?
Avid Liquid software does not directly support film - based workflows. Customers are advised to choose Avid Xpress Pro software for this type of work.
What type of system do I need to run Avid Liquid?
We specify minimum system requirements for Avid Liquid software and Avid Liquid Pro. Please see Avid Liquid system requirements or Avid Liquid Pro system requirements for the latest information. For Avid Liquid Chrome Xe, we test and qualify specific system configurations for use with the AJA XENA LHe hardware. Please see Avid Liquid Chrome Xe system requirements for the latest qualified system configurations.
Does Avid Liquid run on the Mac?
No. Avid Liquid software is a PC - only product. Mac customers should choose Avid Xpress Pro software.
Does Avid Liquid run on Avid Unity MediaNetwork?
No. Avid Liquid software is currently unsupported on Avid Unity MediaNetwork. Users with this requirement should choose Avid Xpress Pro or Media Composer software.
Why should I choose Avid Liquid over competitors in its category?
Avid Liquid offers a host of advantages over similarly priced products. Avid Liquid is more than just video editing software: It is a complete content creation tool with a single, integrated environment for editing, real-time effects, surround audio mixing, DVD authoring and multimedia output, but also very easy to use! Avid Liquid also offers flexible support for multiple video formats in the timeline, background rendering, automatic save of every edit, and a host of other features to increase your productivity. In addition, Avid Liquid Chrome Xe now brings you these same great features with an added affordable option for uncompressed HD with the AJA XENA LHe board.
