Apple Final Cut Express HD 3.5 Upgrade (Mac) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been a Final Cut user for about six years now. I started with an education copy of FCP 2. I then purchased FCP 3, but because of cost considerations, I chose to buy FCE HD rather than upgrade to FCP HD.
I am impressed with the feature set of this version of FCE. I had FCE 1, but I didn't use it very often because it was so limited. The keyframe element of FCE HD makes it well worth the upgrade!
It runs very well on my G5 dual 2 gig, and the render-on-the-fly feature is fantastic. I'm not sure how I got along without it. I have created several movies already without any glitches or crashes.
Nice job Apple!

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Final Cut Express HD 3.5 provides a complete set of advanced editing tools for DV and HDV video formats with support for multiple video layers, real-time special effects and transitions, and powerful color correction and matting filters for professional-looking results. New Dynamic RT enables users to view even multi-layered HDV video in real-time which dramatically speeds up the editing process by eliminating the need to render and re-render clips. In addition, all effects, transitions and motion parameters can now be keyframed, providing complete creative control over special effects that can be saved as favorites for use in other projects.Complementing Final Cut Express HD 3.5 is a new version of Soundtrack with over 4,000 professional-quality, royalty-free instrument loops and sound effects that can be mixed and matched to instantly create a custom score precisely timed to each project. New features in Soundtrack 1.5 include improved multitrack audio editing and recording tools with tracks, busses, outputs and real-time effects processing just like a professional recording studio. Improved single and multiple take recording provides a way to record, audition and edit dialog or other recorded performances with expert precision.Also included in Final Cut Express HD 3.5 is a new version of LiveType that lets users add high-impact excitement to movies with dynamic animated text and hundreds of royalty-free backgrounds and animated textures—all customizable to match the look and feel of projects. New features in LiveType 2.1 include a host of exciting new animated graphics, including 70 new animated objects, 15 new textures and 60 new customizable preset effects for animated text and titles. With new vector-based LiveFont technology, animated text styles like Tremor, Script, Ribbon, Cool and Blueprint can be scaled to any resolution including HD with blazing rendering performance, especially on the new generation of Intel-based Macs.

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Video Premium HD V.11 Review

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(More customer reviews)Great product ! Super Easy! My 15 year old son wanted to edit his HD videos, I did not want him to get frustrated with some complicated software so I did my research and when I read the reviews about how simple the software is I was convinced. He made his first video Christmas(the day he got it) and was posted on Utube before nightfall. Music ,sound effects and all!! My son told me he loved it and it has so many extras he doesnt even know everything it does yet but that is was soo easy and he approved of the software!!That says alot coming from him.

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Finally, multimedia software that truly does what you need. Nero 11 empowers you to create, manage and share your photos, music and videos like never before. The express video editing workflows, plus burning and backup are stepped up and seamlessly integrated with exciting features to give you a true 360-degree experience. Easy-to-advanced video editing, including innovative video file conversion technology for multiple device playback, provides you with the full circle connection for your digital media needs.

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Polycom PVX V8.0 Application for Single User Review

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(More customer reviews)The PVX software is very cost effective, and it works great. Just add a Logitech 9000 Pro and your good to go. This little program has allowed me to work from home much more, and flawlessly dials into other polycom and LifeSize conferencing systems.
You do have to be able to follow directions and set your firewall up with the simple configuration settings that are found in the help section of the application. There's nothing difficult about it though, just use common sense.
Try the demo first if your are a novice firewall user.
Also- be sure to download the 8.0.4 update from Polycom if your using a dual core or vista machine.

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Avermedia DVD EZMaker Pro USB2.0 (MDVDEZPUS) Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is too good for nobody to review. This capture card is the best. After trying tons of capture cards, this is the only one that WON'T crash nor capture the audio out of synch. It's perfect. And, the software is amazing. It's simple and edits very well. Buy this, it's perfect!! After bad experiences with other capture cards, I thought I would never be able to get a good capture card. So, I gave up. Since people knew I wanted a good capture card badly, they gave me this as a gift. I thought I was going to be disappointed again, so I didn't have high hopes. However, once I started capturing, I couldn't believe it was perfect. It even has a magnificant built-in encoder. It's great!

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Toast 10 Titanium Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using Toast for many years and I have always thought that it was a well designed and easy to use program that allowed you to do many things that you would normally have to otherwise do using several other, more expensive programs.
Toast v.9 was and still is, a great application. It was easy to use and performed very well. I was happy with it. I was happy that is until I loaded version 10. It has been the worst experience that I have ever had with any of their products. To begin with, it doesn't load properly, necessitating a clean install and after all of that nonsense is finished, it still won't work. It hangs, it crashes and there is no documentation or tech support to help you address the specific issues or problems that you are having once you have given them your money.
Mac2Tivo is the worst application I've ever tried to use. Version 1.0 should have a b in the version number because it is clearly beta software. It won't share any of my videos with TIVO, showing only empty folders where there are actually dozens of files.
I have made many attempts to get help from Roxio and they are completely useless. There is no live tech support any longer, relying instead on "Roxanne" their computerized tech monkey. If you have ever been caught in a phone queu from hell, endlessly pressing phone prompt after phone prompt, either to be summarily disconnected or finally just hanging up in frustration, then you have some idea of what Roxio's "new and improved" automated tech support is like.
I have opened two different trouble tickets with them and all they will do is to repeatedly send me the same canned responses over and over again.
Don't waste your money on this. Wait until they have perfected the software. Toast 11 may be worth looking at. Or better yet, just hold on to version 9. It's way better than v.10

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Burn, copy, listen, and watch—Roxio Toast 10 Titanium is the #1 choice for burning and more.


Burn Toast has been the standard for burning and ease of use for over 10 years. It's the easiest and fastest way to burn your music, video, photo and data files on to CD, DVD or Blu-ray Disc for both Mac and PC.

Copy Toast makes copying discs a snap. With one-click disc copy, you can copy CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Even copy dual layer DVD-Video discs on to affordable 4.7 GB single-layer discs.

Listen Expand your MP3 library. From LP and tape conversion to streaming Internet audio capture, Toast 10 helps you automatically capture, tag and add streaming music tracks to your iTunes library.

Watch With just a few clicks you can locate, convert and burn your favorite shows, music and data to CD, DVD and Blu-ray discs*, or sync to your iPhone, iPod and other mobile devices.

Enhance your iPod and iPhone
Stream video from your Mac to your iPhone over the Internet, with Streamer iPhone application available from iTunes App Store—free for Toast 10 users.
Cut, trim, and send your favorite video, EyeTV and TiVo recordings, or DVD clips to iTunes for syncing with your iPhone.
Capture, identify, and tag streaming Internet audio—automatically sent to your iTunes library.
Rip audiobook CDs, complete with individual chapters and pause/resume support for easy playback on iPod or iPhone.
Save streaming web video from your favorite web sites and have it sent directly to iTunes.

The Standard for Disc Burning on the Mac
Drag, drop, burn Toast 10 is the easiest and fastest way to burn your music, video, photo and data files on to CD, DVD or Blu-ray Disc for both Mac and PC. Span large projects across multiple discs. Archive up to 50 GB on high capacity Blu-ray Discs.

Unleash your HD videos AVCHD Archive makes it one-click simple to back up an entire camera of HD video to disc and automatically keep a preview version on your Mac for easy browsing.

Smart folder synchronization Sync up folders bi-directionally—between multiple computers, network volumes, or external hard disks.

Easy search and fast retrieval Automatically catalog your discs as you burn—with photo thumbnails saved on your computer, you can easily preview the contents of your discs and find any file or photo without the disc in the drive.

Share on both Macs and PCs Create hybrid discs with content unique to the Mac or PC—including custom icons, background images, and discs that "autorun" on PCs.

Every file at your fingertips Toast's convenient Media Browser includes file browsing, data filters, Spotlight search, Aperture and iLife '08 library access.

Copy, Compress and Convert Everything
Copy discs with one click Create exact copies of CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs—including audio CDs*** with one click. Recover files from scratched and damaged discs while copying.

Every file at your fingertips Toast's convenient Media Browser includes file browsing, data filters, Spotlight search, Aperture and iLife '08 library access.

Custom DVD compilations Create custom DVD compilations with up to 4 hours of DVD video on a single disc. Choose the individual DVD movies, audio and languages you want, while maximizing available disc space and video quality.

Video copy & convert Save time with Batch DVD conversion. Compress multiple DVD-Video folders at once to fit on a single DVD. Or convert them for playback on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, BlackBerry devices, and more.

Video Quality Preview Ensure the video quality you've selected is optimal before kicking-off lengthy video conversions. Preview a short clip of your video at selected quality settings in just seconds.

File Recovery for Damaged Discs Don't risk losing vital data. Recover previously unreadable files from damaged discs and copy them onto a new disc along with a list of unrecoverable files. Some of the data is always better than none!

Expand Your MP3 Library
Audiobook CDs on your iPod Convert audiobook CDs complete with individual chapters and pause/resume support for easy playback on iPod, iPhone and other portable players

Digitize LPs and tapes Digitize and restore your LPs and tapes, without the pops, clicks and hisses. Then burn them to CD or DVD, or send to iTunes for syncing with your iPod and more.

Automatic music capture If your Mac can play it, you can record it. Capture any streaming Internet audio on your Mac. Split audio into tracks, automatically identify and tag them, and add to your iTunes library.

Name that tune automatically Unique audio fingerprinting technology identifies and tags unknown tracks by adding artist, title and genre information. Now you can enjoy the music rather than doing the typing.

Your Video, Movies & TV Shows Anytime, Anywhere
Enjoy Web video anywhere Save streaming web video from your favorite web sites and burn to DVD for viewing on your big-screen TV. Easily convert web video to other formats for playback on the portable device of your choice and enjoy it anywhere you go.

HD video on standard DVDs Easily import video from your AVCHD camcorder or other HD sources and create high-def DVD discs for playback on Blu-ray Disc players, including the PlayStation 3.*

Stream TV Shows Stream your TiVo and EyeTV recordings and other video files from your Mac to iPhone and iPod Touch over the Internet. Easily browse, sort, and search your TV shows. Toast will even notify you by email when new shows are ready for streaming.

Mac2TiVo Send standard and HD video from your Mac to your TiVo DVR for viewing on television. Publish folders full of video on your Mac and stream them on-the-fly to your DVR without lengthy video conversions.

Easily grab video highlights Extract video clips from your home DVD movies** and convert them to view and share on the playback device of your choice.

Striking DVD menus Choose from over 20 stunning new DVD and Blu-ray Disc menu styles for all occasions—in both full-screen and widescreen versions.

*HD video authoring functionality for DVD and Blu-ray Discs requires the purchase of High-Def/Blu-ray Disc Plug-In. **Does not copy encrypted or protected content. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE TO MAKE ILLEGAL COPIES OF MOVIES AND OTHER CONTENT IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED

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Corel Ulead VideoStudio 11.5 Plus Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Canon Vixia HF100 and shooting exclusively in HD mode. My Computer is a Pentium Core Quad processor with 4 gigs RAM, SATA drive of over 500 gigs, plus an external Firewire drive. I bought this software with high expectations however the following issues are present, even with all the current downloads:
Extreme Choppiness in video editing. After uploading my video files (.m2ts files), I incorporated into the time line and noticed extreme latency making adjustments, rendering and playing back temp editing. This is totally un-useable. I made a number of adjustments including checking that DMA was enabled, Disk Caching was disabled, and increasing swap file size (Bizarre since I am running over 4 gigs of memory), Plus I also enabled the smart proxy service which should assist in making such noticable delays go away. Not so. Nothing worked here. I imagine all the positive reviews were from users not using HD format.
Unless I have some type of fix for this issue, I am forced to find another software replacement. I am looking into Sony Vegas pro 8 as an alternative and will test the trial download.
Stay away from Video Studio 11.5 if you are using a High Def Camcorder.
UPDATE: I've since tried Sony Vegas Pro 8. Absolutely no latency with importing and editing Hi Def files. Sony has it right. It is more expensive, but you get what you pay for, ULEAD has a nice interface, but it can't handle the Higher Def files. This is the selling point. If you sole mission is to put highly compressed video onto the internet, ULEAD may be ok. If you want to do more in-depth editing and work with higher definition files go with Sony Vegas Pro 8 period. Save the hassle

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Ulead VideoStudio 11 Plus is video editing and DVD authoring software for anyone who wants to easily produce professional-looking videos, slideshows and DVDs. Capture video from the latest HD camcorders and create amazing High-Definition Blu-ray and HD DVDs. Work quickly with timesaving template-based Wizards, or express your creativity with powerful hands-on tools. Fix common video problems with one-click corrective filters, generate Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio tracks, and add pro-quality titles and transitions. Share your movies everywhere, from iPod to DVD to YouTube to the latest Home Theater systems. Award-winning VideoStudio sets the standard for powerful features and ease of use.

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Serif MoviePlus X5 Review

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(More customer reviews)I use Serif MPX5 and Sony Vegas Studio, because both run smoothly & error-free on my Duo-Core XP PC. I can't say the same for Corel, Cyberlink, Adobe, or Pinnacle Studio(a real horror show). I found MPX5 very easy to learn & use, and surprisingly powerful with many transitions, effects, titles, and menu options - all easily implemented. My only complaint is it doesn't accept third party plugins which is why I have Sony Vegas. I'm using a Panasonic HDC-TM700 camcorder and find MPX5 renders HD footage beautifully to both AVCHD and SD formats, haven't tried Blu-Ray yet.
If you decide to use MPX5, try the Chroma Key-Color Pass effect, lots of fun.

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Edit your videos with MoviePlus X5. It has powerful, yet easy-to-use, editing tools and studio-quality effects so you can create stunning movies in minutes. Import video from your camera, phone, PC - anywhere! MoviePlus X5 is compatible with all popular video file types. Make your movies look amazing with over 200 stunning effects & transitions and use powerful tools like green screening and picture-in-picture to wow your audience. There are exporting presets for iPods, iPads and PSPs and you can burn HD videos to DVD or Blu-ray Discs or upload your movies to the web and share them with the world.

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Movie Edit Pro 14 Plus Review

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(More customer reviews)Compared to other solutions that I have used before (Pinnacle, Ulead), Movie Edit Pro delivers much more stabilty and more functions. First, I took me some time to understand the workflows, but after that it was simply joy. For example: You have 99 tracks, other have 3 or 4. You never need 99 tracks, but you need sometimes 5 or 6 for titles, effects, some noice, music.....and you can use any track for all kind of medias, also pictures. The effects are all realtime and non destructive....
Pros: - you need 2 hours to understand the principle, after that VERY easy to use
- great deep in functionality, you can build your own effects, create pro looking DVDs...
- youtube upload is fun
- cheap price for high quality
- after all I tried BEST VALUE
Cons: - user interface is different than other video applications
- some German words in translation
Summary: This product is a deal. After I tried Pinnacle and Sony Movies Studio, this is the best choice. I am totally happy with the results and the product works very stable.
Concerning DVD burning I had no problems and my player was able to playback all DVDs I made.


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Corel VideoStudio Express Review

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(More customer reviews)Save your money, I bought one of these and it's been nothing but a headache. First of all, it only "sees" a few of my video files-- naturally, it sees none of those I want to edit.
The help menu? Forget about it. If you can even find it, you are a genius. They seem to hide their support telephone number well too, but you can get that at "getaperson" dot net.


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Make movies in minutes with Corel VideoStudio Express! This fast video-editing software lets you organize video clips by album, folder, date or name to find files fast. Use the QuickCut timeline to trim your standard or AVCHD video with just a few clicks. Or quickly fix common problems like bad lighting or camera shake with the press of a button. Then, choose a creative template to add Hollywood-style openings, transitions, music and credits to transform your video into a polished movie. When you're done, copy to CD or DVD, upload directly to Facebook, Flickr or your YouTube account, or save in a format compatible with your iPod, iPhone, PSP or other mobile device, to share your movie.
VideoStudio Express is the easiest way to turn your video clips into professional-looking movies you can share.

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Sony Vegas Pro 9 - Old Version Review

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(More customer reviews)The product description above goes a LONG way into describing Vegas Pro 9's capabilities here, so I won't reiterate these ad nauseum.
However, if you're new to the field, is Vegas Pro 9 for you? If you're looking for the perfect, non-linear editor, and are seriously considering producing multiple DVD's as a business line (say you're a wedding videographer, etc.), then I'd respond with a resounding YES. If you're tired of being faced with restrictions of cheaper offerings (i.e. limited menu lengths, constrained templates, etc.) or if you're frustrated with compatibility limitations (only certain video files are supported, you need something that will read AVCHD video files), then here's another resounding YES. If you're looking into software that gives you full range in creativity, then another resounding YES.
If you're looking for software that simply takes your home movie and plops it onto a DVD with minimal rework, look elsewhere. I, however, use it almost exclusively for home movie use, BUT I edit my home movies heavily and create my own music videos which requires that I often look/listen to them on a frame-by-frame basis, so I appreciate the full range of power that is at my disposal.
I have been using Sony Vegas Pro 8 for quite awhile (you can see my full review on this site), so some of the Pro 8 users may wonder if it's worth the upgrade or not. Here are some points to consider that Pro 9 supports that Pro 8 does not:
* 4K images. 4000+ x 4000+ images are now fully supported for rendering. While some may be entranced by this, I had no use for this whatsoever.
* Lighting effects. Sony Vegas Pro 9 offers Glint, Rays, etc. I love these and I use them quite frequently to offer some additional punch on my title screen sequences.
* Fill Light. This feature alone was worth it for me in the purchase of an upgrade. Do you ever have a shot where there's a bright light source that tends to drown out the rest of your footage (that you want!) in shadows because of the differential exposure? Fill Light will brighten those dark images and leave the brighter portions of the frame alone!! This was highly, highly worth it to me since this type of exposure compensation is usually not available on commercially available camcorders.
Overall, Sony Vegas Pro 9 (which has BOTH 32-bit and 64-bit versions on the same disc) operates just as cleanly as its older brother Pro 8. If anything, it appears to operate even more smoothly and some of the buggy portions of the ProTitler appear to have been fully corrected at the time of this review.
I highly recommend this product. Happy editing!

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The Vegas Pro 9 collection offers an efficient and intuitive environment for professional video and broadcast production, as well as DVD and Blu-ray Disc authoring. This comprehensive suite supports nearly all video formats including XDCAM EX and RED ONE, and provides a full complement of editorial tools for a streamlined workflow. With broad format support, superior effects processing, and the most powerful audio tools available in a NLE, the Vegas Pro 9 collection delivers everything needed to produce outstanding results. The Vegas Pro 9 collection includes 32- and 64-bit versions of Vegas Pro 9 software, DVD Architect Pro 5 software, and the Dolby Digital professional AC-3 encoder.

Precise editing tools Edit SD or HD video with drag-and-drop functionality, mouse and keyboard trimming, and ripple editing. Features include the ProType Titler, multicamera editing tools, 32-bit floating point video processing, customizable window layouts, color-coded snapping, improved HDV/SDI/XDCAM support, A/V synchronization detection and repair, and auto-frame quantization.
Broad Format Support Vegas Pro 9 software natively supports the newest professional camcorder formats including XDCAM EX and RED. Vegas Pro 9 software also includes support for still images greater than one gigapixel in resolution. Use Pan and Scan to create a stunning movie sequence from these large pictures while maintain HD resolution.
Superior audio control Vegas software provides the ultimate in audio flexibility, including unlimited tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio support, on-the-fly punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation, and time compress/expand. Apply over 30 customizable, real time audio effects including EQ, Reverb, Delay, and more. Vegas Pro 9 software natively supports VST audio plug-ins--expanding your audio processing and mixing options.
Efficient, Professional Workflow for 32- and 64-bit systems The Vegas Pro 9 interface provides a fully customizable workspace for accomplishing a wide range of production requirements. Dock multiple windows across multiple monitors, and save your layouts to fit specific editing tasks; nest Vegas projects within the timeline, customize and save keyboard commands, and use application scripting to automate repetitive tasks. System-wide media management produces maximum efficiency. Network rendering saves time by using multiple computers and networked drive arrays to render complex projects. Vegas Pro software also supports 24p, HD and HDV editing.
Powerful Blu-ray Disc Authoring Burn movies to Blu-ray Disc directly from the Vegas Pro timeline for high-definition delivery. Use DVD Architect Pro software (included with the Vegas Pro collection) to author DVDs or Blu-ray Disc media with multiple video angles, subtitles, multiple languages, and special features. Preview and test your work in real time. Apply Brightness and Contrast, Auto Levels, Crop, and Anti-Flicker filters. Set CSS and Macrovision copy-protection flags for masters.
Full-featured XDCAM workflow The Vegas Pro 9 workflow for XDCAM and XDCAM EX is extremely intuitive and efficient. Vegas Pro 9 software provides all the tools needed to edit proxy and full resolution HD and SD XDCAM MXF files natively and supports all frame rates and aspect ratios, multichannel audio, EssenceMarks metadata, and all HD and SD XDCAM compression types. Vegas Pro 9 software can natively read all XDCAM EX frame rates and resolutions. The new integrated device explorer lets you preview and import only the files you need for your current project.
New--4K Support Vegas Pro 9 software natively supports frame sizes up to 4096x4096. The 4K image standard for digital cinema projection is 4096 x 2160 pixels. This level of resolution provides more detail and flexibility to pan and crop. It is ideal for compositing and video effects work, as it provides a high-quality final output.
Digital Signage Support Digital signage support in Vegas Pro 9 software makes it easy to author video for tall signage purposes. To shoot content for these displays, many tripods have a 90-degree camera-tilt option.With Vegas Pro 9 software you can edit in this format with a new "Rotation" setting in the video tab of Project Properties, as well as a "Rotation" setting in the Media Properties dialog (and related rotation commands in the Project Media item context menu).In addition to fast and easy rotation of source media, Vegas Pro 9 software can un-rotate the project output to render to existing widescreen formats, for playback on rotated displays.
Multicamera Workflow Edit multicamera productions intuitively and quickly by specifying shots as you watch your project. Switch between as many as 32 video sources with a keyboard command or a click of your mouse. Vegas Pro 9 software keeps all unused shots as alternate takes to make fine-tuning your edits more efficient.
New--Sophisticated Lighting Effects New in version 9 are Glint, Rays, Defocus, Starburst, Soft Contrast, and Fill Light. These effects let you simulate the effect of light streaming in from behind your source, create colored highlights, change the focus of your shot and more.
New--Enhanced 32-bit Floating Point Video Processing Work in 8-bit mode for speed, then switch to 32-bit floating point for extra precision during final rendering. This mode allows you to take advantage of greater color range for more vivid colors, reduced gradient banding and posterization for smoother color transitions, linear light capability for optically correct compositing, and many other precision enhancements.
Comprehensive HDV support Vegas Pro 9 software includes support for high-performance native HDV M2T playback, and 601/709 color space handling. Experience superior SD downconversion and frame-rate conversion including 24p, and precision upconversion for HD-SDI mastering. Vegas Pro 9 software also has powerful no-recompress technology for faster render times.
Interactive Tutorials Vegas Pro 9 software has a comprehensive help system, as well as detailed interactive tutorials that provide walk-through demonstrations of common features and functionality. These tutorials provide an easy step-by-step method of learning the product and the workflow necessary to complete most common tasks.
5.1 surround encoder Officially tested and certified by Dolby Laboratories, Inc., this professional encoding software optimally prepares AC-3 output for surround sound productions on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Encode 5.1 multichannel or stereo mixes to AC-3 format inside Vegas Pro software.
Customizable transitions and effects Vegas Pro 9 software includes over 190 video effects and 175 transitions--all fully customizable. Effects include: Film Effects, Chroma Key, Timecode Overlays, Media Generators, Credit Rolls, Text Effects and more. Use transitions such as: Clock Wipe, Dissolves, and Page Peels.
Advanced 3D video compositing Create compelling 3D video and text effects, with control over Z-depth, plane intersection, compositing, and more. 3D motion is real time and previewable via i.LINK connector1/IEEE-1394 hardware to an external monitor.
VEGAS PRO 9 FEATURES
Video Features
New--4K support for frame sizes up to 4096x4096
New--Support for capturing directly to XDCAM-compatible MXF files from supported SD/HDSDI sources
New--Adjust source media to automatically match project or render settings
New--Enhanced 32-bit floating point mode eliminates level and contrast changes during final rendering
New--Gradient wipe transition
New--Glint, Rays, Defocus, Starburst, Soft Contrast, and Fill Light video effects
ProType Titler
Intuitive multicam editing workflow
Digital signage support
Improved HDV, SD/HD-SDI support
Red-eye reduction (stills only)
Comprehensive XDCAM Optical Media support, including full proxy workflow
Superior frame rate conversions
Multitrack video editing on unlimited tracks
3D track motion
Enhanced video compositing
Keyframeable Bezier masks
Keyframeable transitions, filters, and track motion
3-wheel primary and secondary color correction filters
Waveform, Vectorscope, Parade, and Histogram monitors
Real time playback of effects, processes and transitions to external monitor
Credit rolls and text animation
Transition progress envelopes
Alpha channel support
Flash (.swf) format import
Support for any aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9, etc)
Supports multiple file formats and frame rates
24p DV support

Audio Features
New--Place audio without quantizing to frame boundaries
New--Choose how audio streams are handled when adding media to the Vegas Pro timeline
Professional audio mixer console
Broadcast Wave format multichannel support
AAF track volume and pan info support
Gracenote MusicID CD album recognition
VST plug-in effect support
Tape-style audio scrubbing
Audio recording, editing, and mixing on unlimited tracks
24-bit/192 kHz audio support
5.1 surround mixing tools
On-the-fly punch-in recording
Auto-input record monitoring
5.1 audio plug-in support for the master bus
Film-style 5.1 surround panning
Downmix monitoring
DirectX plug-in effects automation
Includes over 30 DirectX audio effects
ACID loop properties support
ASIO driver support
Keyboard event pitch shifting
Fader automation
Real time record meters
32 assignable effects and 26 Master and Aux outputs
Bus-to-bus routing
Solo or mute tracks
Master, auxiliary, and effects bus tracks

Editing and Workflow Features
New--Includes native 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Vegas Pro software
New--Enhanced user interface with layout presets
New--Impressive lighting effects including Glint, Rays, and Fill Light
New--4K support for frame sizes up to 4096 x 4096
New--Updated UI to optimize viewing and usability
New--Audio mixing and Color Correction layouts
New--Browse XDCAM EX and AVCHD contents in Device Explorer
New--Set generated media to match event length
New--Additional keyboard shortcuts
New--Automatically adjust still images to match project output aspect ratio
Interactive tutorials
Scripting extensions
Save and recall window layouts
Flexible window docking
Cursor object "snapping"
Support for XDCAM essence markers
Envelope brush "painting"
Improved project copy and trim operations
Improved multiprocessor rendering
Project nesting
System-wide media management
AAF Import/Export
A/V synchronization detect and repair
Real time nondestructive editing
Split-screen A/B previewing
Simple drag-and-drop operations
Network rendering
Envelope automation recording
High Definition editing and output
Searchable Media Pool bins
Media subclips
Automatic crossfades
Trimmer window
JKL scrub; timeline and keyboard trimming
Real time A/V event reverse
Dual monitor support
Multiple docking windows
User-definable window layouts
Customizable keyboard mapping
Dual processor DV rendering support
Keyboard trimming and event shuffling
Edit on 23.976, native 24, 25, 29.97 or 30 fps timelines
Unlimited undo/redo
Media Explorer window

Capture, Export and Hardware Features
New--Native XDCAM EX reading and import
New--Support for gigapixel size pictures
New--Read and save DPX, OpenEXR, and MS HD photo formats
New--Open and edit RED ONE files on the timeline
New--Device Explorer for AVCHD and XDCAM EX devices
Blu-ray Disc burning directly from the timeline
No-recompress rendering for long GOP HDV
XDCAM partial conform for FAM mode
Export directly to PSP
AVC/AAC support
MPEG-2, Insert I-Frame at markers
ATRAC 3 input and output
Import from DVD camcorder disc
SDI deck insert editing per channel
Render to mxf for XDCAM
Blackmagic Design DeckLink board support
External control surface support
Advanced streaming media tools
Application scripting for task automation
Subtitle time/text export to DVD Architect Prosoftware
Windows Media 9 Series support, including surround encoding
RealVideo 9 support
QuickTime format support
VideoCD and multimedia CD burning
Red Book audio CD production
Advanced encoding tools
EDL export
MPEG-1&2 support
Supports Windows Media and RealMedia commands
Sony DSR-DU1 and DSR-DR1000 disc recorder support
J-H3 HDCAM player support for DV downconverts
3:2 pulldown removal from DV .AVI files
Exports chapter markers and subtitles to DVD Architect Pro 5 software

DVD ARCHITECT PRO 5 FEATURES
General Features
DVD and Blu-ray Disc authoring
Scripting support
Random playlist playback
Parental control
Photoshop (PSD) layer support
Jacket picture creation
Theme export
Integration with Vegas Pro 9 software
Menu-based and single movie DVD creation
Easy-to-use drag-and-drop functionality
Unlimited number of undo/redo
Media Explorer
Adjustable Project and File Optimization Settings
Multi-monitor support
Multi-processor support
Fully customizable toolbars
Get Media from the web

DVD Editing and Layout Features
Keyframeable transformations
Keyframeable crop and effects
Graphical subtitles
Title reordering
Snap to I-Frame
Greater than 100% zoom
4:3 and 16:9 preview settings
DVD mastering tools: DLT, DDP, CMF
Project playlists
Copy-protection tools (CSS and Macrovision)
Media effects
Project navigation tool
Still and motion menu creation
Support for multiple video titles
Real time external monitor preview via i.LINK/IEEE-1394
Subtitle creation and support
Multiple audio track support
Programmable end actions for menus and media
Project overview window
Enhanced asset behavior control
Multiple menus with up to 36 buttons per menu
Menu object editing, alignment and sizing tools
Text editing and shadow effects
Object snapping
Slide image rotation
Add, edit, and move chapter points
Title and Action safe grid area
Customizable themes
Menu looping

Video Features
Buttons on video
Crop and adjust dialog
Slideshow animations
Picture slideshow duration
Multi-angle video selection
DVD movie creation
Picture slideshows
Elementary stream import
24p DVD encoding
No re-encoding of compliant files
NTSC and PAL in normal (4:3) and wide-screen (16:9) formats
Imports AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MOV, WMV, and a variety of still image formats

Audio Features
ATRAC Support
Multiple audio track support
Music compilations
Attach audio files to menus
Media file previewing
Import WAV, MP3, WMA, PCA, AIF, MPEG audio, AC-3 5.1 or stereo into your DVD Architect project
24-bit/192kHz audio support

Testing and Burning Features
Burn mastered folder
8cm to 12cm DVD copy
Button overlap indication
Smart project re-prepare
Dual-layer burning and authoring support
Real time project previewing with virtual DVD remote control or to external monitor
DVD project verification and preparation
Advanced DVD disc optimization with adjustable bitrates
Fit to disc option
Supports a wide variety of DVD burners

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Secrets of the Pros Pro Tools DVD Vol. 1 Review

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(More customer reviews)What I mean by that is... it's a DVD-ROM. It does not, repeat DOES NOT, play in a DVD player like one might expect when ordering a DVD. For this title, you must insert it in your computer and watch quicktime movie files on your computer media player.
As such, I cannot comment on any of the content of this disk... I haven't been able to watch it. Shame on me... maybe there was some fine print on the order screen that I did not see... when I ordered a DVD, I thought I would receive a PLAYABLE DVD that would work in my DVD PLAYER... get it?
Ultimately, the content may even be great... someday, maybe I'll actually get to see it and figure that out for myself. It's just that what was delivered to my mailbox is not what I expected or what I wanted.
Just for information and comparison purposes, subsequent volumes within this series (Volumes 2 & 3 specifically) ARE playable DVDs and DO work in a DVD Player... as I would expect... and in accordance with what I wanted and ordered.

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