For the latest updates following Hedge's acquisition of the software, you can check the official Hedge release notes . EditReady - Hedge
EditReady is typically used by Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs) and assistant editors to "pre-process" footage before it enters a Non-Linear Editor (NLE) like Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. By converting diverse formats (MXF, AVCHD, HEVC) into a single high-quality mezzanine format, it reduces the CPU/GPU strain on the editing system.
: Allows for creating multiple batches simultaneously—for example, generating high-res editorial masters and low-res proxies at the same time.