Digital Content Producer has a detailed review of Newtek’s SpeedEdit NLE software. The software offers realtime throughout, and some other very interesting features.

“SpeedEdit has all of the tools you would expect in a professional NLE application, with some innovative additions. Its resolution independence means you can use SD and HD (720p or 1080i) clips on the same timeline. SpeedEdit takes that a step further and allows the use of other digital formats such as AVI, QuickTime, MPEG-2, and Flash. And because it does not transcode anything, formats remain in their native states.

Everything is done in realtime: combining SD and HD clips, playback, color correction, and basic 3D keyframe animation. Working in the interface, there’s no rendering necessary for clips, transitions, titles, etc. SpeedEdit features a dual interface with both a traditional timeline and a storyboard that are dynamically linked.”

Videoguys carries Newtek Speed Edit for $479 or as a $279 upgrade package for Lightwave users. Purchases made via that link directly benefit FreshDV.

(Via Videoguys Blog)