### Solutions # Editing [Learn more about Framelight X](/content/solutions/editing/#s-content_split_text-6/index.html) [Learn more about EDIUS 11](/content/solutions/editing/#s-content_split_text-7/index.html) ## Where Creative Intent Becomes Reality Editing is the most sensitive part of storytelling. It is the place where instinct meets structure. Where raw material becomes meaning. Where rhythm, timing, silence, tension and release are shaped into something that moves people. To be truly creative, you need tools that allow you to feel free. Tools that invite experimentation. Tools that let you pull in any element that might strengthen your story. Tools that feel like home. Grass Valley offers two powerful editorial environments, each purpose-built for a different creative rhythm: - **Framelight X Web Editor** – the most powerful browser-based story-centric editing environment available today - **EDIUS** – the craft editor for deep finishing and precision control Both exist to give creators the freedom to shape stories without friction. ## The Reality of Modern Editing Creative teams no longer work in a single room, on a single system, with a single format. Content arrives in mixed resolutions, mixed frame rates, mixed aspect ratios. Teams collaborate across locations. Stories evolve while they are already being published. Deadlines compress. Editing today demands agility. The right editing environment does not slow creativity. It amplifies it. You must be able to: - Pull in any content instantly - Experiment without technical barriers - Collaborate without copying files - Publish without breaking workflows ## Two Creative Pillars Grass Valley approaches editing through two distinct, equally powerful environments. Each is optimized for its creative domain. Neither compromises its purpose. #### Story-Centric Collaborative Editing For fast, distributed storytelling where agility is everything. #### Craft Editing For deep, precise, performance-driven finishing. ## Framelight X Web Editor The Framelight X Web Editor redefines what browser-based editing can be. This is not a lightweight web tool. It is a full editorial environment delivered through a browser, without feeling like one. Editors can: - Cut full sequences remotely from any location - Access all authorized content across the entire federated system - Apply real effects including blur, fades, transitions and graphical overlays - Integrate archive material directly into a developing story - Publish to multiple outputs without exporting and re-importing files Collaborate in parallel while maintaining full control and governance And they do this without downloading media. Without creating unmanaged duplicates. Without breaking the chain of ownership. Because the Web Editor operates inside the larger Framelight X environment, content remains federated. Federated content means assets stay governed, secure and centrally controlled, yet instantly accessible wherever the story evolves. No hidden copies. No uncontrolled versions. No storage chaos. The result is creative freedom without operational compromise. Editors on location, in remote offices or embedded within fast-moving teams can contribute at full strength, not with limited tools. This is story-centric editing at scale. **[Visit Framelight X](/content/products/ampp/framelight-x/index.html)** ## EDIUS EDIUS is built for editors who demand control, performance and precision. It is a professional nonlinear editing environment designed for long-form storytelling, broadcast finishing and high-end content creation. It handles complex timelines with confidence and removes technical friction from the creative process. With EDIUS, you can: - Edit mixed resolutions, frame rates and codecs natively on the same timeline - Combine UHD, HD, vertical and cinematic formats without pre-conversion - Work in HDR and SDR environments - Execute real-time playback without constant rendering interruptions - Perform advanced multi-cam editing - Apply precise color correction and finishing tools Deliver to virtually any required format Creative momentum remains uninterrupted. The timeline responds instantly. The tool becomes transparent. EDIUS is where craft editors refine, shape and finalize stories with confidence. It is the environment where detail matters. **[Visit EDIUS 11](/content/products/software/edius-11/index.html) \| [Visit EDIUS Cloud](/content/products/software/edius-cloud/index.html)** ### Understanding the Difference Both environments empower creativity. They simply serve different creative contexts. | Capability | Framelight X Web Editor | EDIUS | | --- | --- | --- | | Core Strength | Story-centric collaborative editing | Deep craft editing and finishing | | Editing Environment | Full editorial environment in a browser | High-performance desktop NLE | | Media Access | Entire federated system available instantly | Local and connected storage | | Rendering Dependency | Effects applied without media export or download | Real-time playback with minimal rendering | | Effects | Integrated effects including blur, fades and transitions | Advanced timeline effects and finishing tools | | Mixed Format Handling | Direct access to federated multi-format assets | Native multi-format, multi-resolution timeline | | Multi-Cam Editing | Story-driven multi-source editing | Advanced multi-cam support | | HDR / SDR | Dependent on system configuration | Full HDR and SDR workflows | | Collaboration | Real-time collaborative access within federated workflow | Project-based collaboration | | Remote Editing | Native browser-based remote editing | Via configured environments | | Governance | Federated content control with role-based access | Project-based control | | Best Creative Context | Fast-to-air, distributed, evolving stories | Craft, finishing, deep post | Neither replaces the other. Each is the strongest solution within its domain. ## Why This Matters Now Creative teams are under pressure to move faster, collaborate wider and publish earlier. Audiences expect immediacy. Distribution platforms multiply. Stories develop while events are still unfolding. In that environment, editing must be agile without losing depth. - Distributed teams need collaborative environments that maintain control - Craft editors need precision tools that remove technical barriers - Organizations need governance without slowing creativity Grass Valley provides both. ## Deployment and Flexibility Framelight X Web Editor operates within the Framelight X ecosystem, which can be deployed on-prem, in private cloud, public cloud or hybrid configurations. This ensures performance, governance and scalability align with operational needs. EDIUS is available as a professional desktop editing platform, including subscription-based and cloud-connected models, giving creators flexibility in how they structure their editing environments. Each solution is optimized for its own technical architecture ## Where This Fits in the Bigger Picture Editing does not happen in isolation. The Framelight X Web Editor connects directly into a larger story-centric environment including ingest, metadata, collaboration, publishing and playout. It allows stories to evolve without breaking continuity. EDIUS integrates into broader production workflows, supporting export, finishing and delivery pipelines across broadcast and digital environments. Together, they provide a complete editorial spectrum. ## Creative Tools Should Feel Like Home Editing is where creative intent becomes tangible. It is the bridge between what you imagine and what your audience experiences. That bridge must feel natural. Responsive. Powerful. Reliable. Whether you are shaping a story as it unfolds in real time or refining a long-form narrative with care and depth, the right editing environment gives you the freedom to discover what your story can become. Grass Valley provides the environments that let creators focus on storytelling, not technical limitation. Creativity thrives when the tools disappear.