There are some fun special effects that might actually come in useful, such as Earthquake, which shakes the picture violently. The latter is aided by a green screen backdrop that’s included in the box. The effects library is better than most, with capable colour correction and chroma keying. It’s unlikely to hinder straightforward home-video projects but it could prove frustrating for creative tasks such as elaborate intro sequences. Studio’s biggest weakness is the inclusion of just two video tracks. However, unlike proxy editing systems that generate lower-resolution copies of the original HD footage, this one isn’t so helpful for those who want to edit HD video on slower PCs. Alternatively, a second monitor can be used for full-screen previews.īackground rendering enables smooth previews of complex effects by creating temporary files of the timeline’s contents. It’s also finally possible to resize the preview window to make the most of high-resolution monitors. The animated titles designer has been overhauled in this latest version and is much classier than in most home-oriented editors. Some of the buttons’ icons are a little cryptic, but otherwise, the interface is quick to get to grips with, and the timeline controls are responsive.ĭespite its apparent simplicity, there are some sophisticated features here. Its years of reliability problems appear to be behind it, and Studio finally succeeds in providing a friendly editing environment that’s particularly well suited to newcomers. Incl Keys |.Pinnacle Studio was there right at the beginning of the home video-editing revolution, and it’s a credit to its developers that its interface still feels uncluttered and inviting.
* Requires free product activation via the Internet Graphic: BMP, GIF, JPG, PCX, PSD, TGA, TIF, WMF, PNG, J2KĪVCHD*, BD Blu-ray*, HD-DVD, DVD (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, dual layer), S-VCD, Video CD (VCD)Īpple® iPod®, Sony® PSP/PS3, Nintendo® Wii, Microsoft® Xbox compatible formats*ĭV, HDV, AVI, DivX*, RealVideo® 8, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4*, Flash, 3GP*, WAV, MP3*, QuickTime® (SD format) filesĭolby® Digital 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio* Video: AVCHD*, BD Blu-ray*, DV, HDV, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DivX®*, MPEG-4*, 3GP(MPEG-4)*, WMV, Non-encrypted DVD titles (incl. Output to analog videotape (requires DirectShow compatible device with video output)
Output to DV, HDV or Digital8 tape (requires camcorder with FireWire Input port and a PC with a DV/FireWire port) Import from AVCHD* and other file based Camcorders, Digital Still Cameras, Mobile Devices and Webcams via USB (requires Pinnacle or Dazzle video hardware) ■Sound card with surround sound output required for preview of surround sound mixes*Ĭapture from DV, HDV and Digital8 camcorders or VCRs (requires a FireWire® port)Capture from analog camcorders, 8 mm, HI 8, VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, SVHS-C, or VCRs (NTSC/PAL/SECAM). ■Blu-ray burner for creating Blu-ray discs* ■DVD burner for creating DVD and AVCHD* discs ■CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs) 256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*ĭirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card Intel® Pentium® or AMD Athlon™ 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended) - Intel Core™ 2 or i7 2.4 GHz required for AVCHD* (2.66 GHz for AVCHD* 1920)ġ GB system memory recommended, 2 GB required for AVCHD*ĭirectX® 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB or higher recommended) - 128 MB required for Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks Plug-in: Pixelshader 2 required, Intel GMA integrated graphics not supported.
Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (SP2),Windows XP (SP3) Pinnacle Studio 14 HD Ultimate Collection - by Mick (Full Version)