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EDIUS users looked forward to the release of version 6 with great anticipation. Major-level upgrades had come slowly over the last few years, while beta testers and many in the online forums speculated about what would be included in the next big release. Version 6 shipped in late 2010 with a number of new features that added great functionality to an already great NLE. For more on those new features, check out my review in the January/February issue. I will be creating a few tutorials over the coming months, including a six-part video tutorial series on EventDV.tv, explaining some functionality of these new features. The series kicks off with this video/print tutorial on the new Mask filter. You can see the video component just below; read on for the text tutorial. (The video tutorial covers aspects of the filter not included in the print component, so be sure to study both if you really want to learn about this filter and how you can use it to enhance your productions.)

EventDV.tv presents "Six Steps to Stronger Edits," a 6-part tutorial series on Grass Valley EDIUS 6 featuring instructor Philip Hinkle. Upcoming tutorials in the series include:

• Using the New Mask Filter (June 23)
• Streamlined Field Production with Proxy Mode (July 7)
• Efficient Multicam Editing (July 21)
• A/V Sync for DSLR Shooters Using PluralEyes (August 4)
• Custom Filter Presets and Nested Sequences (August 18)
• Using ISP ROBUSKEY to Create Stellar Keys (September 1)

Click here to watch the videos