LoiLoScope is a video editing software for

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developed by LoiLo, a software firm based in

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. The company was founded by 2 brothers, Koji & Ryutaro Sugiyama. Having both worked in the game industry, the brothers used video game technology to develop the base technology of LoiLoScope.

Technology

LoiLo video editing software uses the

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to accelerate video playback and editing. This allows the software to edit HD videos, like

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format, quickly without having to wait for each individual video to render before editing. The intuitive interface allows the user to navigate the software with relative ease. Instead of the traditional video editing layout, the company has gone with a "game-like" interface where you can graphically arrange your video clips.

Products

LoiLoScope

The main product of LoiLo inc. It uses their

technologies for fast video editing, and claims of encoding time of up to 10 times faster than the competition. This software is available for the Windows operating system, with no Mac version currently available.

LoiLo Touch

A version of Super LoiLoScope, optimized for use on the

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feature on

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. The software is generally the same as Super LoiLoScope, with the only changes being some minor adjustments to the user interface, to make it more touch friendly.

Smooth

A plugin for

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that smooths out the rough edges that are created when animations are made.

Bundled versions

LoiLo has customized their software to be included with bundled with cameras:

LoiLoScope EX

Bundled with

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Picsio (GC-FM2 & GC-WP10) pocket camcorders. The software is loaded on to the memory of the camera and is booted, when the camera is plugged into a PC via USB.

References

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External links

LoiLo Website
Video editing software