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See what’s new in Pinnacle Studio 26, our best just got better!
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See what’s new in Pinnacle Studio 25, our best just got better!
https://youtu.be/2onpMatzL8A
See what’s new in Pinnacle Studio 24, our best just got better!
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See what’s new in Pinnacle Studio 23, our best just got better!
NEW Video Mask Creator
Ultimate Only
Video Masks are a revolutionary tool for everything from basic fixes to advanced edits. Take advantage of Video Masks to blur out faces and licence plates, enhance subjects, or remove unwanted objects. Get inventive with pro-level cinematic effects including cloning subjects, customizing creative transitions, and more.
NEW Text Masks
Ultimate Only
Get creative and create pro-level titles using Text Masks. Show related footage through your text to add depth and interest to your next project.
It’s the most powerful Pinnacle Studio yet!
Color Grading
NEW Selective Vectorscope
Ultimate Only
Take advantage of new Selective Vectorscope to correct color shifts between clips. Directly view and manipulate the color profile of your footage to keep skin tones consistent and looking natural, easily draw attention to objects, improve project cohesion, and more.
NEW LUT profiles
All Versions
LUT profiles make it easy to instantly add cinema-grade color grading effects to your project. Alter the mood, add drama, and more by choosing from preset profiles or creating and storing your own for later use.
It’s the most powerful Pinnacle Studio yet!
Streamlined Editing Tools
NEW Clip Nesting
Plus and Ultimate Only
Group clips together on your timeline with the new nesting feature to reduce clutter and make it simple to navigate sections of your project.
NEW Copy/Paste Color Attributes
Ultimate Only
Maximize your workflow efficiency by easily duplicating your customizations across clips. The ability to instantly replicate your precise alterations will save you valuable minutes of editing time.
ENHANCED Keyframing
All Versions
Improved keyframing controls enables you to customize your transitions and creative effects to the last detail.
NEW Export Alpha Channel
Ultimate Only
Preserve transparency in your video export for unique effect, or to use clips as overlays in future projects.
NEW 360 Freeze Frame
Ultimate Only
Explore a split second moment in time from all angles using new 360 video freeze frame.
NEW Create Animated GIFs
Plus and Ultimate Only
Capture facial expressions, actions, or artistic time lapses, and export the clip as a GIF for easy viewing across online platforms.
ENHANCED Three and
Four-point editing
Plus and Ultimate Only
Insert clips at exactly the right moment of your project with the precision of three and four-point editing.
NEW NewBlue Audio Essentials
Ultimate Only
Add sound effects, such as chorus, delay, echo, and distortion, and streamline audio processing workflows with ease.
NEW Split Screen video templates
All Versions
With new templates and enhanced grid overlay functionality, easily create custom split screen videos.
NEW Batch processing
Plus and Ultimate Only
Ease your export process by processing multiple files at one time, minimizing required interaction.
ENHANCED Performance
All Versions
Enjoy higher bitrate and enhanced Intel® Quick Sync video hardware acceleration.
NEW Training material
All Versions
Learn the new features of Pinnacle Studio 23 with new training videos and written how-to tutorials.
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PINNACLE STUDIO 22
NEW Split Screen video with keyframes
NEW Complete Color Grading
NEW 3D Motion Objects
NEW Seamless transitions
NEW Effects from NewBlueFX
ENHANCED 360 video editing
PINNACLE STUDIO 21.5
NEW Split Screen Video
NEW Selective Color
Pinnacle Studio 21
NEW Paint effects
NEW Morph transitions
NEW Effects from NewBlue
ENHANCED! 360 video editing
Pinnacle Studio 20.5
NEW! Split Screen video
NEW! Stop Motion Animation
NEW! Author DVDs with new menu templates
ENHANCED! Multi-camera video editing
NEW! HEVC (H.265) import
ENHANCED! Live Screen Capture
Audio Ducking to balance dialog and music
3D import, editing and export
NEW! Easy Track Transparency
NEW! Motion Tracking
NEW! 360° video editing
NEW! Effects from NewBlue (details)
Pinnacle Studio 20
NEW! Stop Motion Animation
NEW! Author DVDs with new menu templates
ENHANCED! Multi-camera video editing
NEW! HEVC (H.265) import
ENHANCED! Live Screen Capture
NEW! Easy Track Transparency
NEW! Motion Tracking
NEW! 360° video editing
NEW! Effects from NewBlue (details)
Pinnacle Studio 19.5.1
This patch provides improvements to functionality and stability, and it includes the Muserk Sound Effects library
Pinnacle Studio 19.5
This patch includes several fixes to stability and performance, as well as improvements to existing features
NEW! Multi-camera editing for 2 cameras
NEW! Stop Motion Animation
NEW! Optimized for Intel 6th
Pinnacle Studio Patch 19.1.3
Resolved launch issues caused by the February 2016 Windows 7 Security Update from Microsoft
AZERTY keyboards: all characters now supported
Resolved export failures in Cloud: Publish to Facebook
Pinnacle Studio 19 Ultimate
New! Multi-camera editing for 6 cameras
New! Optimized for Intel 6th generation processor
New! Audio Ducking automatically balances dialog and background sound
New! Premium effects from NewBlue (details)
New! XAVC decoding and DVCPRO HD decoding
New! Support for VFR video from iPhone 6 and
Pinnacle Studio 18
New! 64-bit performance
New! 17 royalty-free tracks from Triple Scoop Music
New with Pinnacle Studio 17.5 : Create custom soundtracks for your movie with the new SmartSound Sonicfire Plug-in for Studio.
Pinnacle Studio 17 (November 14, 2013)
Top Reasons to Step Up to the New Pinnacle Studio
Enjoy faster movie making with up to 10x faster video rendering1
Record content directly from your screen with Live Screen Capture, then use it to add a new dimension to movies, training videos, presentations and more (Plus and Ultimate versions only)
Create breathtaking movies with support for 4K Ultra HD video (Ultimate version only)
Remove unwanted noise and improve sound clarity with iZotope Music & Speech Cleaner (Ultimate version only)
Add excitement with 4 RedGiant "Looks" and 2 "Particular Presets" (Ultimate version only)
The only PC editing solution with a companion mobile app—easily import projects from Pinnacle Studio for iPad2 and polish them with the Pinnacle Studio family on your PC
Store projects and clips in the cloud to access anywhere, anytime—includes 50 GB3 of cloud access free from Box
Share everywhere—publish to YouTube™, Facebook™ and Vimeo™ with ease, create DVDs and Blu-ray™ discs (Ultimate version only), export to Xbox™,PlayStation, Apple™ TV and iPad™, and more
1When editing AVC (H.264) video format and producing video in the same format.
2Pinnacle Studio for iPad app not included
325 GB included, additional 25 GB with product registration
Pinnacle Studio 16
Top Reasons to Step Up to the New Pinnacle Studio
Import, edit, and share video in stereoscopic 3D for display on devices like 3D HDTVs and Sony® PS3™, plus exclusive advanced NVIDIA® 3D Vision® viewing support
The only PC editing solution with a companion mobile app—easily import projects from Pinnacle Studio for iPad1 and polish them with the Pinnacle Studio family on your PC
Store projects and clips in the cloud to access anywhere, anytime—includes 50 GB2 of cloud access free from Box
Share everywhere—publish to YouTube®, Facebook® and Vimeo® with one click, create DVDs and Blu-ray™3 discs, export to Xbox®, PS3™, Apple® TV and iPad®, and more
Work faster than ever with optimized acceleration for 64-bit, NVIDIA® CUDA™ and Intel® Quick Sync Video
Efficiently manage, correct and enhance videos, photos, and audio files in the powerful, integrated library—no additional applications required
Edit your way—simple storyboarding, automatic movie making, or sophisticated timeline editing for picture-in-picture and multi-layer effects
Use the trim editor to set source clip in/out points, then drag to the timeline for perfect frame-accurate cuts—just like the pros
Create professional-looking movies with the thousands of themed effects, titles, transitions and templates—even Red Giant4 Filmmaker’s Toolkit and Motion Graphics Toolkit
Numerous feature and operational improvements based on extensive user research—13 million+ customers can’t be wrong!
Pinnacle StudioHD 15
Includes effects suite, Dolby 5.1, and Blu-ray authoring
Created by Avid®, the world leader in professional audio and video creation technology, Pinnacle Studio™ HD Ultimate v.15 makes it easy to edit like a pro with intuitive new features, ultra-fast performance, and a massive content collection. Quickly import videos and photos from a wide range of devices—then edit scenes and create professional-looking HD movies with over 2000 included effects, titles, transitions, and other content. You can use the Motion Titler to create sophisticated animated titles, and add stunning Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Then export complete projects to today’s most popular formats—or burn them to Blu-ray or DVD—and share them with the world. The unique new Archive/Restore tool conveniently preserves your work.
* 1. Quickly import photos and video
* 2. Easily drag and drop videos, photos, titles, effects, and music
* 3. Automatically create music to fit the length of your movie
* 4. Choose from over 2000 2D/3D effects, transitions, and other content
* 5. Preview in real time using the player window or full-screen mode
Studio 12
Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade
This new release of the Pinnacle Studio software products is a significant evolution for Pinnacle Studio both in terms of the new, cutting edge technologies and formats that it supports and the application’s continued performance and stability. Here are the top 10 reasons to upgrade to version 12:
1. Pinnacle Montage:
Professional looking composites, simple drag and drop editing; animated text and graphics; 11 predefined themes families with more than 80 single templates
2. Marker Tools in Timeline:
Add, name, go to next/previous, delete
3. More Audio Control:
Master fader, numeric input, peak meter and more
4. New Content:
Titles (27), DVD menus (32), Flash tutorial, demo movie and project
5. Complete HD Workflow:
Blu-ray BD-R/RE burning, including motion menus
6. More Editing Control:
Reference Images in Album and Project; Direct page access in album; Direct Crop/Adjust to frame size
7. More FX and More FX Performance:
2D Editor advanced/Rotate editor; improved performance for FX, keyer, and auto color correction
8. More Export Control:
Pause Export if drive space is consumed; Make Movie audio alert; Auto Shutdown after Make Movie
9. More Export Formats:
3GP mobile phones; Flash Video creation; YouTube direct upload; MP3 and wav audio
10. More Import Formats:
GIF, PSD (Photoshop), AC3 (Dolby) audio import
Studio 11.1.2 Release Update for Studio version 11.0 and Studio 11.1 25.02.2008
The Studio 11.1.2 update contains many enhancements for the edit performance with AVCHD material as well as offering NEW support for AVCHD Disc output.
An AVCHD Disc is the AVCHD video format burned on standard DVD media which can be played in Blu-ray disc players.
Several other improvements and fixes are included as listed below:
Fixed/Added in 11.1.2
* Support of H264 files captured with Pinnacle Video Transfer
Studio 11.1.1 Release Update for Studio version 11.0 and Studio 11.1 users
* Pinnacle recommends installing the 11.1.1 Update for the Studio 11.0, Studio 11.0 Plus and Studio 11.0 Ultimate versions.
* Note : you can also install the 11.1.1 Release patch if you previously installed a Sudio 11.1 patch. Studio 11.1.1 includes all fixes and improvements of Studio 11.1
The Studio 11.1.1 update contains many enhancements for the edit performance with AVCHD material as well as offering NEW support for AVCHD Disc output.
An AVCHD Disc is the AVCHD video format burned on standard DVD media which can be played in Blu-ray disc players.
Several other improvements and fixes are included as listed below:
Fixed/Added in 11.1.1
* Crash of Studio plus when closing Scorefitter and Studio quickly during clip preview
* On AVCHD discs that are played back in Panasonic cameras, the AVCHD stream is incorrectly displayed as two “scenes”
* Hang at specific point in TL playing specific with imported DVD title.
* Preview gets stuck on various frames playing specific with imported DVD title.
* Added support for 1920x1080 AVCHD Export
* Fixed: Missing burner error
Fixed/Added in 11.1
* Improved capture from Sony HC1 camcorders on Vista
* Improved stability when switching between File and Scene views in the Album
* Standard titles are restored to the selection list in the Titles Album
* Studio Ultimate: Dolby Digital 5.1 channel export set to free product activation
* AVCHD memory usage better optimized when editing
* Improve audio/video sync with AVCHD files
* Improved memory performance when using Titler with AVCHD material
* Improvedbackground render performance with AVCHD
* Scorefitter performance improved
* M4A audio files now listed in audio Album
* NEW - Output AVCHD files to standard DVD discs to play on Blu-ray players.
* Improved export of large MPEG-2 projects to VideoTS folders
* Improved reliability of menu rendering with mixed projects of both AVCHD and HDV material
* AVCHD files exported to other formats now maintain correct aspect ratio
* HDV projects can now be output to AVCHD disc
* HD DVD output from AVCHD video no longer shows interlaced menu thumbnails
* Improved HD DVD output reliability on Vista OS (including Vista 64bit)
* HD DVD export to an ISO file now improved
* Audio output improved from partially background-rendered projects
* Improved recognition of DVD burners.
* AVCHD export to a file path containing non-Latin characters is fixed
Studio 11.1 Release Update for Studio version 11.0 users
Pinnacle recommends installing the 11.1 Update for the Studio 11.0, Studio 11.0 Plus and Studio 11.0 Ultimate versions.
Note: you can also install the 11.1 Release patch if you previously installed a Sudio 11.1 BETA patch.
The Studio 11.1 update contains many enhancements for the edit performance with AVCHD material as well as offering NEW support for AVCHD Disc output.
An AVCHD Disc is the AVCHD video format burned on standard DVD media which can be played in Blu-ray disc players.
Several other improvements and fixes are included as listed below:
General
Improved capture from Sony HC1 camcorders on Vista
Translation fixes added
Crashes after Studio has been closed are addressed
Improved stability when switching between File and Scene views in the Album
Standard titles are restored to the selection list in the Titles Album
Studio Ultimate: Dolby Digital 5.1 channel export set to free product activation
Edit
AVCHD memory usage better optimized when editing
Improve audio/video sync with AVCHD files
Improved memory performance when using Titler with AVCHD material
Improvedbackground render performance with AVCHD
Scorefitter performance improved
M4A audio files now listed in audio Album
Output
NEW - Output AVCHD files to standard DVD discs to play on Blu-ray players.
Improved export of large MPEG-2 projects to VideoTS folders
Improved reliability of menu rendering with mixed projects of both AVCHD and HDV material
AVCHD files exported to other formats now maintain correct aspect ratio
HDV projects can now be output to AVCHD disc
HD DVD output from AVCHD video no longer shows interlaced menu thumbnails
Improved HD DVD output reliability on Vista OS (including Vista 64bit)
HD DVD export to an ISO file now improved
Audio output improved from partially background-rendered projects
Improved recognition of DVD burners.
Note: Further open issues with recognition of burners or the burning process remain under investigation for a later fix
AVCHD export to a file path containing non-Latin characters is fixed
Pinnacle Studio 11
NEW - The HD Story Completed
Pinnacle Studio Plus accepts and natively edits HDV and AVCHD footage, and now burns HD DVDformat discs to enjoy on the latest HD players.
NEW - Windows Vista Compatibility
The perfect companion to the new Windows Vista operating system, Pinnacle Studio Plus version 11 provides full compatibility- with a sleek new look and feel.
NEW - Scalable Interface
Perfect for working on widescreen monitors or adjusting the windows to get close to the task at hand while keeping all the tools at your fingertips.
NEW - Scorefitter™ music generator
Automatically generate a soundtrack to match the length of your movie, now with 40+ source tracks which feature greater variety, higher fidelity and increased accuracy than previous solutions.
NEW - Web publishing simplified
Pinnacle’s new Web upload feature lets you automatically share your home movies privately or post them publicly to share with the world.
Studio 10.7.0 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.6.0
New Feature
* HD DVD Authoring Pack will burn HD DVD-format discs on standard DVD media with standard DVD burners - to play in any HD DVD player (requires paid-for activation)
General
* Project Conversion dialog now shows information on how to access BACKUP projects
* CPU usage improved on MPEG-2 playback
* Analog playback performance through AV/DV Deluxe improved
* 710-USB device now listed for external preview on all systems
* Switching between Capture and Edit tabs in Studio now more reliable
* Studio 9 import of projects with menus improved
Capture/Import
* Import of AVI files from Samsung SC-MM10S now import correctly
* Automatic scene detection for HDV now implemented
* Improved reliability of Video Album fps display
* Import of custom-made menus improved
Edit Mode
* Improved preview performance of menus in Album
* Latency reduced in motion menu preview
* CPU usage improved when playing back DVD preview
* Menu thumbnails in 16:9 widescreen mode show full video instead of being letterboxed
* Performance of menus in storyboard view improved
* Improved performance and reduced latency of menu editing on the timeline
* Improved performance of DVD menus in timeline when working with HDV
* Previously rendered menus no longer re-render
* Can now set last chapter as a "back to menu"
* Additional chapters no longer appear in DVD projects
* Extra "next" buttons no longer appear on some DVD menus
* Improved reliability of DVD menu chapter text and automatic numbering
* Splitting a clip no longer deletes chapter markers
* Improved performance of transitions on long-form projects
* Editing standard titles in the timeline now updates correctly
* Stereo wave files now play both channels properly
* Audio gaps no longer caused by switching menu templates
Make Movie Mode
* Render performance of DVD menus improved
* Menu highlights correctly aligned in final output
* 4:3 SD content now displayed correctly on Toshiba HD-XA1 set top players
* Improved reliability of video/audio sync on DVD output
* Disc size now gets updated appropriately
* Improved HDV timeline export
* Improved video quality in DivX output
* WMV HD output quality of audio improved
* Sony PSP output settings now have correct aspect ratio on every preset
Studio 10.6.0 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.5.0
General
* Improved over-all performance and responsiveness
* Improved application start-up time
* Improved speed of File New, File Open and Save As operations
* Improved unlocking of features when using a Mozilla internet browser
* Improved speed when shutting down application
* Studio UI now scales to fill widescreen display resolutions
* Enhancements to Album navigation and browse tools
* DivX6 Pro now supported
* Studio uninstall no longer uninstalls existing DivX installations
* Audio effects show correct lock/unlock icon on standard and Plus effects
* HD playback and rendering improved on Nvidia graphics cards
* Second-head video display improved with some problematicATI graphics cards
Capture/Import
* Detaching a DV camcorder while in the Capture step no longer freezes Studio
* Improved import of Studio 9 projects
* Improved playback of audio from imported DVDs
* Reduced CPU usage when playing back content from an imported DVD
* Improvements in accurate MPEG-1 capture durations
Edit Mode
* Improved stability when moving or trimming clips on timeline
* Improved video effect preview performance
* Improved transitions preview
* Improved performance of title editing
* Favorites in the Title Tool now retained
* Title text position when rotated is now correct
* Improvements in DVD creation and preview
* DVD chapter marker functionality improved
* Improved MPEG minimal re-rendering
* Improved stability when using SmartMovie
* Correct preview maintained when switching between HDV projects
* Audio playback improved when using overlay and slow motion
* Smartsound render progress bar added
* MP3 playback behavior in the Album now previews correctly
* When adding stills to the title track, Color Key effect is no longer automatically applied
* Deleting a reverse speed effect now functions properly
* Voiceover performance improved on AMD 64bit systems with Nvidia Nforce audio
Make Movie Mode
* Improved performance of export to DVD image file
* Improved Direct-to-Disc burning
* Improved audio/video sync on burned DVDs
* Improved DVD export with 16x9 projects
* DVDburners now recognized regardless of which Windows user is logged onto the system
* Improved performance when rendering to a file
* Discometer display of final file size information now more accurate
* Improved stability when exporting DivX files
* Improved render of 1080i HD files
* Improved speed when rendering PAL WMV files
* Make Tape with HDV output no longer automatically starts recording on the camcorder
* Issue with certain USB controllers and analog output with Pinnacle 700-USB resolved
Studio 10.5.0 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.1.1
New Features
* Video iPod and Sony PSP video file output now available Note!: This feature requires MPEG-4 to be activated on your system in order to operate.
General
* Significantly reduced time required to launch Studio
* Improved speed while changing user interface panels
* Improved performance on lower system spec graphic cards
* Issues with Studio 10 running correctly after an uninstall of Studio 9 fixed
* Progress indicators are improved throughout the program
* Power management on laptops is applied to avoid performance issues during capture and edit
* Save As no longer begins background rendering again
* Thumbnail images on the timeline now are displayed with greater resolution
* Icons of content that has been activated now display the correct image
* Inconsistencies in second VGA monitor display resolved
Capture/Import
* Several issues with capture failures have been resolved
* Import of Studio 9 projects improved
Edit Mode
* Behavior accuracy in timeline editing improved
* Improved responsiveness in timeline editing and toolbox use
* Several issues in the SmartMovie tool resolved
* Improvements made in SmartMovie slideshow styles
* Background rendering green progress bar now shows progress within a clip
* Performance and stability with project Save, Save As and New greatly improved
* Multiple issues with feature activation management are improved
* Pan & Zoom tool performance enhanced
* DVD menu preview and editing improved
* Custom menu background videos now retain audio
* Background rendering performance and accuracy improved
* Some effect and render performance issues on AMD processors resolved
* Several areas of project preview has been improved
* Issues with Saved Project corruption resolved
* SmartMovie automatic edit behaviors improved
* Issues with setting menu thumbnails resolved
* Transitions now remain with original clips they were applied to
* Plug-in properties now remain constant over multiple clips
* Unexpected re-renders of menus resolved
* Audio fade-in and out behaviors resolved
* Importing of Pan & Zoom keyframes improved
* Menu-to-menu linking has been stabilized
* Incorrect aspect ratio display in video trimmer resolved
* Volume changes on clips in the timeline have been enhanced
* Rolls and crawls now work with AMD processors
* Fixed some translation issues with various languages
Make Movie Mode
* Multiple issues with DVD export resolved
* Several video file export issues addressed
* SmartRender now works for MPEG-2
* WMV file output dialog now resolved
* Stuttering audio in some DVD-R discs is resolved
* DVD output rendering improved
* Export of HDV files improved
* DVD bitrate and duration calculation displays have been improved
* Fixed burning error with 2-byte languages
10.1.2
No Changelog yet
Studio 10.1.1 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.1
* Grey picons in Timeline and hanging with a large number of Stills in the timeline fixed.
* Switch to Make Disc/File/Tape is now faster
* Some Render hangs and crashes fixed
* Stability improvements
* Playback performance improvements
* Progressive Project Formats can now be created
* Can now create DVD from VIDEO-TS image
* DVD player compatibility problems with Studio 10 created DVD+R media fixed
* Resolved "Disc is dirty" error
* Fixed various SmartMovie issues
Studio 10.1 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.0
Installation:
* Solved multiple problems, including problems with installation using a different path than default
* Performance and stability:
* Reduced application launch time
* Improved memory management
* Improved editing and preview performance
Import:
* Now imports .MOD files (JVC Everio cameras)
* Now imports 3GPP files
* Now imports most Studio 9 projects correctly (NOTE: Surround keyframes, and menu-menu links are not imported)
Capture:
* Corrected field reversal problems with MPEG-2 capture
* Fixed Crashes in HDV capture
* Fixed scene detection problems
Edit
* Improved preview performance
* Improved on Pan& Zoom responsiveness
* 2D transitions now use GPU
* Fixed problems with transitions on Overlay Track
* Fixed problems with Picture in Picture
* Fixed problems with audio transitions
* Fixed problems with roll or crawl titles
* Fixed problems with display of transition picons
* Fixed Field reversal with mixed formats
Make Movie
* MPEG now uses minimal rendering
* Fixed problems with Make tape to HDV
* Fixed multiple disks burning issues
* Can now burn multiple copies of disc
Pinnacle Studio 10
Rebuilt From the Ground Up on the Pinnacle Liquid Edition Engine
Experience the power, quality, reliability and pinpoint control of the professionally esteemed Pinnacle Liquid Edition Engine that now drives Studio 10. The Liquid Edition Engine brings you higher quality results in considerably less time.
Real-time Full Resolution Preview for Uninterrupted Workflow
Immediately preview all of your projects in full resolution on your primary or secondary computer monitor at anytime. The real-time preview functionality is format independent so you can sample effects, titles and more and view the results in full resolution in all supported formats including HDV. Now you can make editorial decisions in real-time while your creativity is actively percolating.
Capture, Edit and Share Natively in High Quality HD
Capture video from the latest consumer HD cameras, DVD video cameras and even cell phones . Once captured, instantly drag and drop your clips into the timeline and edit them in their native formats. Native editing means you don’t have to waste time and jeopardize quality with transcoding. With Studio Plus version 10, you can now capture, edit and share in MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4*, DV, AVI, Windows Media, DivX*, and HD with HDV.
Output of DivX & MPEG-4 files possible if codec installed on your PC. The import/editing of DixX and MPEG-4 files requires the Advanced Codec Pack, which is included with your Studio MediaSuite upgrade (or can be activated inside your Studio Plus upgrade for $9.99).
Mix and Match Formats in the Same Project
Not only is there greatly expanded support for more sources and fo rmats with Studio Plus version 10, now you can actually mix and match all of the supported formats with similar frame rates in one timeline. Many of the top professional editing applications do not include this feature.
More Control with Keyframing
Keyframing gives you the added control of changing the characteristics of video plug-ins at any point in time. This enables you to create and line up video effects with great accuracy to unique audio and video queues. Imagine moving your picture-in-picture across the screen to follow a moving object in the primary video track? Or, varying the degree of a blur over time in a single clip. It’s all possible in Studio Plus version 10 with a few clicks of the mouse.
More Included Video/Audio Plug-Ins and Hollywood FX Transitions
Studio Plus version 10 includes 11 new video plug-ins, three new audio plug-ins and two new Hollywood FX transition packs (32 new transitions in all).
Maximize the Presentation of Your Digital Images with HD Pan and Zoom
Retain the highest image resolution while creating captivating high quality HD movies. Now take advantage of the inherent quality of your original digital images when animating them with close ups and Pan and Zoom in any direction with Ken Burns like effects. Zoom in on your subject’s face and retain true HD clarity. Why drop the quality of your images and lose creative options when you can edit your images in true HD? If you have digital images, you now have HD content and are ready to edit in HD with Studio Plus version 10.
Save Time and Resources with Instant Transfer Direct to DVD
For those times when you want to quickly archive or share your work without editing, you can now easily transfer your video directly to DVD with stylized menus and chapters. You no longer need to spend the extra time consuming step of copying your files on to your hard drive first. Instantly and safely archive your video tapes in full digital quality on DVD in less than half the time it takes with other solutions.
Manage All Your Digital Media with Pinnacle Media Manager
Quickly and easily find, manage and organize all of your videos, photos, audio and music files for drag and drop editing within Studio Plus version 10.
Creative Options with Variable Speed Control
Have fun with the slow and fast motion video and audio playback special effects. Additional features include reverse video and the ability to lock the pitch of the audio when playing a clip in fast or slow motion. This lets you playback talking video at a faster or slower pace while maintaining the accustomed speech patterns.
Save Time and Resources with Intelligent Rendering
Retain the highest quality while saving time and disk space with Studio Plus version 10’s new and improved intelligent rendering. With intelligent rendering, only the portion of your project that has been altered needs to be rendered. Studio Plus’ background rendering takes full advantage of intelligent rendering. The combination of these two features will sharply reduce and in many cases even eliminate the incremental time needed to render out your final project for CD, DVD or the Web. With most competing applications, the entire project must be rendered in all situations.
Protect Your Project with InstantSave
With the unique InstantSave™ technology, every step you make is immediately and automatically protected. You can even drop back to an earlier version of your project by using the Undo function. So, if your computer gets accidentally turned off or there is a power outage, you can rest assured that your most recent work will be saved. Not only will the work be saved, you will also have access to your undo history so that you can take the project back to an earlier version.
Fixes in 9.4.3 from 9.4.2
# AV Synch (audio drift) with 32KHz-12bit audio DV AVI captures is fixed
# DC10+ scene detection is no loneger off by two frames
# Several DVD Import issues fixed
# Import of AVI files with MP4S CODEC (MS MPEG4 flavor) is now properly supported
# Overlay image transparency in Picture in Picture no longer appears washed out
# Fixed interlacing problem with HFX transitions on DV output
# Improved edit performance and responsiveness
# High memory utilization and CPU utilization issuess fixed
# Crash when accessing SmartSound/Sound Effects is fixed
# Guided tour prompt is available at startup
# Uninstall now uninstalls patch and base installation properly
# Corrected problems with Output to tape with h DVC150b and Moviebox USB
# Fixed jittery output of some MPEG files with Moviebox DV
# Fixed problem with mixed MPEG types hanging DVD playback after burning
Features in 9.4.2 from 9.4.1
# Fixed 2 issues where trimming didn’t work correctly in 9.4.1
Features in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Import, edit and export of DivX files
# Import, edit and export of progressive scan MPEG-2 files
# Import and edit of video from (non copy protected ) DVDs
# Video Codecs wrapped in AVI files will be supported on import: DIVX Codec (upto DIVX 5.22), XVID Codec & ISO MPEG-4 Codec(3 flavors MPEG4, MPEG43 & MPEG4s). Note that ISO MPEG4 import works only if the user already has the codec or downloads it from Microsoft
# Audio Codecs wrapped in AVI files that will be supported on import: MP3 Codec (CBR), AC3 Codec (CBR).
# Audio Codecs wrapped in MPEG2 Program Stream files that will be supported on import: LPCM Codec, AC3 Codec (CBR
NOTE: DivX import and export require exisiting DivX codec, or Pinnacle Adavanced Codec Pack, available for $9.99
Capture Mode Improvements and Enhancements in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# DV-1394 Captures now maintain their aspect ratio regardless of analog capture settings
# Studio MPEG captures now contain aspect ratio info in file header for better import into other applications
# Can now capture pre-defined length MPEG-1 over 1394
# Fixed problem with MJPEG captures being shifted up by a few lines
# DV Camera forward/reverse cueing now works as expected
# Fixed DVC 120- crash w/Pcleutil.dll error when setting to PAL
# Fixed problem with noise at the bottom of DVC 120 captures
# Fixed DVC 120 capture hangs
Edit Mode Improvements and Enhancements in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Can now apply speed effects to multiple clips
# Fixed crashes and error messages when using video effects
# Can now adjust length of multiple stills simultaneously
# Improved timeline editing of titles and transitions on OVT and PVT
# Enhanced undo/redo functionality
# Default length for PAL titles and transitions now have logical values
# Framegrabber now inserts into the correct timeline position with locked tracks
# Can now import MP3s from CD
# Enhanced support for variable bitrate MP3 files
# Dissolves now work correctly on the overlay track
# Improved performance during timeline scrubbing of MPEG files
# Can now cut and paste multiple clips from Album to Timeline or Storyboard using standard shortcut keys
Make Movie Mode Improvements and Enhancements in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Fixed size estimation problems when making movie/DVD
# Its is now possible to create 8.5GB DVD images on hard disk even if there is no disc/burner in the system
# Fixed occasional crash when burning a second DVD
# VIDEO_TS folder name is now capitalized
# Fixed some hangs on rendering
# Removed superfluous messages in message.log file
# Fixed AV synchronization problems resulting from use of MPEG files with internal timing errors
Other Improvements and Enhancements in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Fixed problems upgrading from Quickstart and SE
# Version checker no longer erroneously reports missing files after upgrading to Plus
# Fixed uninstall/reinstall problems
# Fixed DVC150b driver installation problem
Fixed in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Significant improvement in ChromaKeyer quality
# DV camcorders are now initialized properly on French systems.
# Can no longer trim multiple-selected clips (this caused clips to disappear)
# Improved performance with cutting and pasting clips and transitions together.
# DC10+ Custom settings are properly retained after selecting SECAM
# DC10+ Capture settings and preset options are now displayed properly
# Slow-mo effects on the overlay track are now rendered properly
# Undoing changes to motion menus now works correctly
# Trimming clips on the primary video track now updates linked clips correctly
# Improved preview of Smartmovies
# Improved DV editing performance
# No longer creates DVD layer break in single-layer projects
# Setting a chapter link in the same clip to multiple menus in Storyboard mode works properly
# After undo of SmartMovie, "Create SmartMovie" button is no longer disabled
# Preview for generic YUV capture devices now works properly
# HFX transitions are properly installed locked/unlocked as applicable; previously installed HFX transitions are properly accessible in the album and in saved projects
# Applying a time effect to a clip now works properly for all effect settings
# Supports Dual layer DVD image creation even if the system does not have a Dual Layer burner
# Several Operation failed errors with transitions, trimming and clip insertion addressed
# “J” and “L” cuts and transitions are now handled correctly
# Performance improvement in insertions of large number of clips from the tape album
# UI clean up for audio and video tool boxes
# Performance enhancements in menu, graphic and title display in the album
# Performance enhancement in timeline playback of the project
# Can now copy selected clips if first clip in selection is a Fade In/Out transition
# Split clip in Storyboard and Text view now updates correctly
# Can now export project using smart sound or CD audio
# Fade transition is now applied correctly on audio
# HFX filter now applies correctly
Fixed in 9.3.5 from 9.3.0
Significant improvement in ChromaKeyer quality
# DV camcorders are now initialized properly on French systems.
# Can no longer trim multiple-selected clips (this caused clips to disappear)
# Improved performance with cutting and pasting clips and transitions together.
# DC10+ Custom settings are properly retained after selecting SECAM
# DC10+ Capture settings and preset options are now displayed properly
# Slow-mo effects on the overlay track are now rendered properly
# Undoing changes to motion menus now works correctly
# Trimming clips on the primary video track now updates linked clips correctly
# Improved preview of Smartmovies
# Improved DV editing performance
# No longer creates DVD layer break in single-layer projects
# Setting a chapter link in the same clip to multiple menus in Storyboard mode works properly
# After undo of SmartMovie, "Create SmartMovie" button is no longer disabled
# Preview for generic YUV capture devices now works properly
# HFX transitions are properly installed locked/unlocked as applicable; previously installed HFX transitions are properly accessible in the album and in saved projects
# Applying a time effect to a clip now works properly for all effect settings
# Supports Dual layer DVD image creation even if the system does not have a Dual Layer burner
# Several Operation failed errors with transitions, trimming and clip insertion addressed
# “J” and “L” cuts and transitions are now handled correctly
# Performance improvement in insertions of large number of clips from the tape album
# UI clean up for audio and video tool boxes
# Performance enhancements in menu, graphic and title display in the album
# Performance enhancement in timeline playback of the project
# Can now copy selected clips if first clip in selection is a Fade In/Out transition
# Split clip in Storyboard and Text view now updates correctly
# Can now export project using smart sound or CD audio
# Fade transition is now applied correctly on audio
# HFX filter now applies correctly
Features and Fixes in 9.3.0 from 9.1.2
New Features
# Surround sound is now ProLogic II compatible, with separate Right and Left rear channels
# Surround sound can now be previewed using the PC soundboards surround outputs
# Supports dual-layer DVD-9 burners and media
# Supports new version of SmartSound (QuickTracks 3) with , purchase and download of individual songs
# When patching versions other than Studio Plus, Studio Plus features may be used in locked (watermarked) mode and may be unlocked via on-line purchase. For Studio Plus owners, the Studio Plus features will, of course, still be unlocked and available
* Second Video Track * Picture in Picture * Chroma Key * Pan and Zoom for still images * Dolby Digital 2 channel audio output
# Supports the advanced codec pack, available for on-line purchase
* Dolby Digital 2 channel audio output * Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio output * MPEG 4 output * MP3 output
Capture Improvements and Enhancements
# Studio Deluxe and Studio AV/DV can now capture 16x9 capture source
# Capture problems with PCTV Stereo resolved
# Scene detection now works properly for long MJPEG captures
Edit Mode Improvements and Enhancements
# Intermittent crashes with some wipe transitions have been solved
# HFX Pro can now use mpeg files for host video
# Performance improvements with complex projects and large number of still images
# Title and Menu album drop down list is now maintained correctly
Make Movie Improvements and Enhancements
# Several causes of rendering hangs have been solved
# Several causes of failure to compile have been solved
# MPEG encoder improvements
# Solved AV Sync problem that could occur when editing transitions between stills and video clips
# HFX rendering switches from hardware acceleration to software rendering when card-specific problems are detected
# Rendering cropped DC10 files to mpeg no longer causes scaling artifacts
# DVD-9 Dual layer drive support
# Improvements made to DVD capacity estimation
# Improvements made to AVI file size estimation
# DVD burning speed is now properly using the value specified in Setup / Make Disc
# Fixed problem with multi-page VCD menus
# Highlights on DVD submenus now work correctly
# Resolved problems with audio and video dropouts with some projects
New in 9.1.2
Access to complete range of Studio Premium plug-ins/content (HFX, DVD Menus, Sound FX, Video & Audio Filters, more)
Improved capture support for TV tuners & other generic WDM devices
Improved MicroMV support
Improved Edit performance
No longer creates DVD title with more than 99 chapters
Trimming fade at the start of the timeline no longer causes fade to move to next clip
Fixed HFX ChromaKeyer
Fixed settings for fractal fire effect
Image album displays folders
Fixed problems with trimming while wave forms being drawn
Fixed several Operation Failed issues
CD Audio shows proper track duration
Audio trim tool displays correct waveform
Can paste at the very end of a project
Improved memory management
Improved MPEG2 A/V sync
Fixed some DVD playback issues
Fixed problems with audio volume levels changing unexpectedly
Fixed problems with no audio on DVD
Fixed crackling when panning audio
Fixed failed to burn CD issues with short JPEGs
Fixed problem with duration of Roll or Crawl tiles changing unexpectedly
Fixed duplicate frame after transition
Studio VCDs play in MediaPlayer
Resolved problem with MovieBox USB driver and WAV file playback in MediaPlayer
Premium content unlock buttons in album are not displayed once content has been unlocked
History of previous releases. All fixes below are incorporated in 9.1.2
Fixed in 9.1.0
Studio displays properly at non 4 x 3 screen resolutions
Pasting clips from multiple tracks is fixed
Improved accuracy of DVD size estimation
Solved problems with rendering half frame rate file to DV for Make Tape
Multimedia and Internet MPEG renders create a video file
Solved some failed to compile disc problems
Solved some MPEG AV sync issues
Fixed auto-eject after burning disc
Fixed audio drop outs on SVCD
Fixed in 9.0.8
Could not put transitions adjacent to menus
Audio Tool sound meters would sometimes be pegged to maximum level
DVD Next and Previous buttons would not always work
Could not always change duration in Background Music tool
Intermittent Fail To Compile error when making VCD project
General stability has been greatly improved, especially during background rendering
Many problems with burned DVDs fixed, including video stuttering, audio dropouts and audio-video synchronization
Disc-burning capabilities have been improved for certain models of Pioneer and Sony disc burners
Adding, deleting or moving buttons in a menu (using Titler) no longer causes existing links to be reassigned
MPEG-2 files that are captured at DVD quality are no longer re-rendered for output to DVD
When rendering a clip with a title overlay to MPEG-1 or 2, Studio no longer creates a duplicate video frame at end of title.
custom profiles for rendering Windows Media files are updated to Windows Media 9
volume meters in Volume Tool show proper levels when Studio is first launched, and after a clip has been deleted.
Importing certain MP3 files no longer causes Studio to hang
Audio cross-fades (during a video transition) are rendered at correct volume levels
Studio no longer crashes or hangs occasionally when you add an effect during background rendering, or when you close Toolbox
Certain video and audio effects (old film and audio noise reduction) work properly when applied to clips over 16 minutes long
Fixed in Studio 9.0.4
Fixes sluggishness on some computers
Fixed in Studio 9.0.2
Fixed audio/video plug in effects missing if Studio installed other than C:
Sony DW-U14A, DRU-510A recognized
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See what’s new in Pinnacle Studio 25, our best just got better!
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See what’s new in Pinnacle Studio 24, our best just got better!
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See what’s new in Pinnacle Studio 23, our best just got better!
NEW Video Mask Creator
Ultimate Only
Video Masks are a revolutionary tool for everything from basic fixes to advanced edits. Take advantage of Video Masks to blur out faces and licence plates, enhance subjects, or remove unwanted objects. Get inventive with pro-level cinematic effects including cloning subjects, customizing creative transitions, and more.
NEW Text Masks
Ultimate Only
Get creative and create pro-level titles using Text Masks. Show related footage through your text to add depth and interest to your next project.
It’s the most powerful Pinnacle Studio yet!
Color Grading
NEW Selective Vectorscope
Ultimate Only
Take advantage of new Selective Vectorscope to correct color shifts between clips. Directly view and manipulate the color profile of your footage to keep skin tones consistent and looking natural, easily draw attention to objects, improve project cohesion, and more.
NEW LUT profiles
All Versions
LUT profiles make it easy to instantly add cinema-grade color grading effects to your project. Alter the mood, add drama, and more by choosing from preset profiles or creating and storing your own for later use.
It’s the most powerful Pinnacle Studio yet!
Streamlined Editing Tools
NEW Clip Nesting
Plus and Ultimate Only
Group clips together on your timeline with the new nesting feature to reduce clutter and make it simple to navigate sections of your project.
NEW Copy/Paste Color Attributes
Ultimate Only
Maximize your workflow efficiency by easily duplicating your customizations across clips. The ability to instantly replicate your precise alterations will save you valuable minutes of editing time.
ENHANCED Keyframing
All Versions
Improved keyframing controls enables you to customize your transitions and creative effects to the last detail.
NEW Export Alpha Channel
Ultimate Only
Preserve transparency in your video export for unique effect, or to use clips as overlays in future projects.
NEW 360 Freeze Frame
Ultimate Only
Explore a split second moment in time from all angles using new 360 video freeze frame.
NEW Create Animated GIFs
Plus and Ultimate Only
Capture facial expressions, actions, or artistic time lapses, and export the clip as a GIF for easy viewing across online platforms.
ENHANCED Three and
Four-point editing
Plus and Ultimate Only
Insert clips at exactly the right moment of your project with the precision of three and four-point editing.
NEW NewBlue Audio Essentials
Ultimate Only
Add sound effects, such as chorus, delay, echo, and distortion, and streamline audio processing workflows with ease.
NEW Split Screen video templates
All Versions
With new templates and enhanced grid overlay functionality, easily create custom split screen videos.
NEW Batch processing
Plus and Ultimate Only
Ease your export process by processing multiple files at one time, minimizing required interaction.
ENHANCED Performance
All Versions
Enjoy higher bitrate and enhanced Intel® Quick Sync video hardware acceleration.
NEW Training material
All Versions
Learn the new features of Pinnacle Studio 23 with new training videos and written how-to tutorials.
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PINNACLE STUDIO 22
NEW Split Screen video with keyframes
NEW Complete Color Grading
NEW 3D Motion Objects
NEW Seamless transitions
NEW Effects from NewBlueFX
ENHANCED 360 video editing
PINNACLE STUDIO 21.5
NEW Split Screen Video
NEW Selective Color
Pinnacle Studio 21
NEW Paint effects
NEW Morph transitions
NEW Effects from NewBlue
ENHANCED! 360 video editing
Pinnacle Studio 20.5
NEW! Split Screen video
NEW! Stop Motion Animation
NEW! Author DVDs with new menu templates
ENHANCED! Multi-camera video editing
NEW! HEVC (H.265) import
ENHANCED! Live Screen Capture
Audio Ducking to balance dialog and music
3D import, editing and export
NEW! Easy Track Transparency
NEW! Motion Tracking
NEW! 360° video editing
NEW! Effects from NewBlue (details)
Pinnacle Studio 20
NEW! Stop Motion Animation
NEW! Author DVDs with new menu templates
ENHANCED! Multi-camera video editing
NEW! HEVC (H.265) import
ENHANCED! Live Screen Capture
NEW! Easy Track Transparency
NEW! Motion Tracking
NEW! 360° video editing
NEW! Effects from NewBlue (details)
Pinnacle Studio 19.5.1
This patch provides improvements to functionality and stability, and it includes the Muserk Sound Effects library
Pinnacle Studio 19.5
This patch includes several fixes to stability and performance, as well as improvements to existing features
NEW! Multi-camera editing for 2 cameras
NEW! Stop Motion Animation
NEW! Optimized for Intel 6th
Pinnacle Studio Patch 19.1.3
Resolved launch issues caused by the February 2016 Windows 7 Security Update from Microsoft
AZERTY keyboards: all characters now supported
Resolved export failures in Cloud: Publish to Facebook
Pinnacle Studio 19 Ultimate
New! Multi-camera editing for 6 cameras
New! Optimized for Intel 6th generation processor
New! Audio Ducking automatically balances dialog and background sound
New! Premium effects from NewBlue (details)
New! XAVC decoding and DVCPRO HD decoding
New! Support for VFR video from iPhone 6 and
Pinnacle Studio 18
New! 64-bit performance
New! 17 royalty-free tracks from Triple Scoop Music
New with Pinnacle Studio 17.5 : Create custom soundtracks for your movie with the new SmartSound Sonicfire Plug-in for Studio.
Pinnacle Studio 17 (November 14, 2013)
Top Reasons to Step Up to the New Pinnacle Studio
Enjoy faster movie making with up to 10x faster video rendering1
Record content directly from your screen with Live Screen Capture, then use it to add a new dimension to movies, training videos, presentations and more (Plus and Ultimate versions only)
Create breathtaking movies with support for 4K Ultra HD video (Ultimate version only)
Remove unwanted noise and improve sound clarity with iZotope Music & Speech Cleaner (Ultimate version only)
Add excitement with 4 RedGiant "Looks" and 2 "Particular Presets" (Ultimate version only)
The only PC editing solution with a companion mobile app—easily import projects from Pinnacle Studio for iPad2 and polish them with the Pinnacle Studio family on your PC
Store projects and clips in the cloud to access anywhere, anytime—includes 50 GB3 of cloud access free from Box
Share everywhere—publish to YouTube™, Facebook™ and Vimeo™ with ease, create DVDs and Blu-ray™ discs (Ultimate version only), export to Xbox™,PlayStation, Apple™ TV and iPad™, and more
1When editing AVC (H.264) video format and producing video in the same format.
2Pinnacle Studio for iPad app not included
325 GB included, additional 25 GB with product registration
Pinnacle Studio 16
Top Reasons to Step Up to the New Pinnacle Studio
Import, edit, and share video in stereoscopic 3D for display on devices like 3D HDTVs and Sony® PS3™, plus exclusive advanced NVIDIA® 3D Vision® viewing support
The only PC editing solution with a companion mobile app—easily import projects from Pinnacle Studio for iPad1 and polish them with the Pinnacle Studio family on your PC
Store projects and clips in the cloud to access anywhere, anytime—includes 50 GB2 of cloud access free from Box
Share everywhere—publish to YouTube®, Facebook® and Vimeo® with one click, create DVDs and Blu-ray™3 discs, export to Xbox®, PS3™, Apple® TV and iPad®, and more
Work faster than ever with optimized acceleration for 64-bit, NVIDIA® CUDA™ and Intel® Quick Sync Video
Efficiently manage, correct and enhance videos, photos, and audio files in the powerful, integrated library—no additional applications required
Edit your way—simple storyboarding, automatic movie making, or sophisticated timeline editing for picture-in-picture and multi-layer effects
Use the trim editor to set source clip in/out points, then drag to the timeline for perfect frame-accurate cuts—just like the pros
Create professional-looking movies with the thousands of themed effects, titles, transitions and templates—even Red Giant4 Filmmaker’s Toolkit and Motion Graphics Toolkit
Numerous feature and operational improvements based on extensive user research—13 million+ customers can’t be wrong!
Pinnacle StudioHD 15
Includes effects suite, Dolby 5.1, and Blu-ray authoring
Created by Avid®, the world leader in professional audio and video creation technology, Pinnacle Studio™ HD Ultimate v.15 makes it easy to edit like a pro with intuitive new features, ultra-fast performance, and a massive content collection. Quickly import videos and photos from a wide range of devices—then edit scenes and create professional-looking HD movies with over 2000 included effects, titles, transitions, and other content. You can use the Motion Titler to create sophisticated animated titles, and add stunning Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. Then export complete projects to today’s most popular formats—or burn them to Blu-ray or DVD—and share them with the world. The unique new Archive/Restore tool conveniently preserves your work.
* 1. Quickly import photos and video
* 2. Easily drag and drop videos, photos, titles, effects, and music
* 3. Automatically create music to fit the length of your movie
* 4. Choose from over 2000 2D/3D effects, transitions, and other content
* 5. Preview in real time using the player window or full-screen mode
Studio 12
Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade
This new release of the Pinnacle Studio software products is a significant evolution for Pinnacle Studio both in terms of the new, cutting edge technologies and formats that it supports and the application’s continued performance and stability. Here are the top 10 reasons to upgrade to version 12:
1. Pinnacle Montage:
Professional looking composites, simple drag and drop editing; animated text and graphics; 11 predefined themes families with more than 80 single templates
2. Marker Tools in Timeline:
Add, name, go to next/previous, delete
3. More Audio Control:
Master fader, numeric input, peak meter and more
4. New Content:
Titles (27), DVD menus (32), Flash tutorial, demo movie and project
5. Complete HD Workflow:
Blu-ray BD-R/RE burning, including motion menus
6. More Editing Control:
Reference Images in Album and Project; Direct page access in album; Direct Crop/Adjust to frame size
7. More FX and More FX Performance:
2D Editor advanced/Rotate editor; improved performance for FX, keyer, and auto color correction
8. More Export Control:
Pause Export if drive space is consumed; Make Movie audio alert; Auto Shutdown after Make Movie
9. More Export Formats:
3GP mobile phones; Flash Video creation; YouTube direct upload; MP3 and wav audio
10. More Import Formats:
GIF, PSD (Photoshop), AC3 (Dolby) audio import
Studio 11.1.2 Release Update for Studio version 11.0 and Studio 11.1 25.02.2008
The Studio 11.1.2 update contains many enhancements for the edit performance with AVCHD material as well as offering NEW support for AVCHD Disc output.
An AVCHD Disc is the AVCHD video format burned on standard DVD media which can be played in Blu-ray disc players.
Several other improvements and fixes are included as listed below:
Fixed/Added in 11.1.2
* Support of H264 files captured with Pinnacle Video Transfer
Studio 11.1.1 Release Update for Studio version 11.0 and Studio 11.1 users
* Pinnacle recommends installing the 11.1.1 Update for the Studio 11.0, Studio 11.0 Plus and Studio 11.0 Ultimate versions.
* Note : you can also install the 11.1.1 Release patch if you previously installed a Sudio 11.1 patch. Studio 11.1.1 includes all fixes and improvements of Studio 11.1
The Studio 11.1.1 update contains many enhancements for the edit performance with AVCHD material as well as offering NEW support for AVCHD Disc output.
An AVCHD Disc is the AVCHD video format burned on standard DVD media which can be played in Blu-ray disc players.
Several other improvements and fixes are included as listed below:
Fixed/Added in 11.1.1
* Crash of Studio plus when closing Scorefitter and Studio quickly during clip preview
* On AVCHD discs that are played back in Panasonic cameras, the AVCHD stream is incorrectly displayed as two “scenes”
* Hang at specific point in TL playing specific with imported DVD title.
* Preview gets stuck on various frames playing specific with imported DVD title.
* Added support for 1920x1080 AVCHD Export
* Fixed: Missing burner error
Fixed/Added in 11.1
* Improved capture from Sony HC1 camcorders on Vista
* Improved stability when switching between File and Scene views in the Album
* Standard titles are restored to the selection list in the Titles Album
* Studio Ultimate: Dolby Digital 5.1 channel export set to free product activation
* AVCHD memory usage better optimized when editing
* Improve audio/video sync with AVCHD files
* Improved memory performance when using Titler with AVCHD material
* Improvedbackground render performance with AVCHD
* Scorefitter performance improved
* M4A audio files now listed in audio Album
* NEW - Output AVCHD files to standard DVD discs to play on Blu-ray players.
* Improved export of large MPEG-2 projects to VideoTS folders
* Improved reliability of menu rendering with mixed projects of both AVCHD and HDV material
* AVCHD files exported to other formats now maintain correct aspect ratio
* HDV projects can now be output to AVCHD disc
* HD DVD output from AVCHD video no longer shows interlaced menu thumbnails
* Improved HD DVD output reliability on Vista OS (including Vista 64bit)
* HD DVD export to an ISO file now improved
* Audio output improved from partially background-rendered projects
* Improved recognition of DVD burners.
* AVCHD export to a file path containing non-Latin characters is fixed
Studio 11.1 Release Update for Studio version 11.0 users
Pinnacle recommends installing the 11.1 Update for the Studio 11.0, Studio 11.0 Plus and Studio 11.0 Ultimate versions.
Note: you can also install the 11.1 Release patch if you previously installed a Sudio 11.1 BETA patch.
The Studio 11.1 update contains many enhancements for the edit performance with AVCHD material as well as offering NEW support for AVCHD Disc output.
An AVCHD Disc is the AVCHD video format burned on standard DVD media which can be played in Blu-ray disc players.
Several other improvements and fixes are included as listed below:
General
Improved capture from Sony HC1 camcorders on Vista
Translation fixes added
Crashes after Studio has been closed are addressed
Improved stability when switching between File and Scene views in the Album
Standard titles are restored to the selection list in the Titles Album
Studio Ultimate: Dolby Digital 5.1 channel export set to free product activation
Edit
AVCHD memory usage better optimized when editing
Improve audio/video sync with AVCHD files
Improved memory performance when using Titler with AVCHD material
Improvedbackground render performance with AVCHD
Scorefitter performance improved
M4A audio files now listed in audio Album
Output
NEW - Output AVCHD files to standard DVD discs to play on Blu-ray players.
Improved export of large MPEG-2 projects to VideoTS folders
Improved reliability of menu rendering with mixed projects of both AVCHD and HDV material
AVCHD files exported to other formats now maintain correct aspect ratio
HDV projects can now be output to AVCHD disc
HD DVD output from AVCHD video no longer shows interlaced menu thumbnails
Improved HD DVD output reliability on Vista OS (including Vista 64bit)
HD DVD export to an ISO file now improved
Audio output improved from partially background-rendered projects
Improved recognition of DVD burners.
Note: Further open issues with recognition of burners or the burning process remain under investigation for a later fix
AVCHD export to a file path containing non-Latin characters is fixed
Pinnacle Studio 11
NEW - The HD Story Completed
Pinnacle Studio Plus accepts and natively edits HDV and AVCHD footage, and now burns HD DVDformat discs to enjoy on the latest HD players.
NEW - Windows Vista Compatibility
The perfect companion to the new Windows Vista operating system, Pinnacle Studio Plus version 11 provides full compatibility- with a sleek new look and feel.
NEW - Scalable Interface
Perfect for working on widescreen monitors or adjusting the windows to get close to the task at hand while keeping all the tools at your fingertips.
NEW - Scorefitter™ music generator
Automatically generate a soundtrack to match the length of your movie, now with 40+ source tracks which feature greater variety, higher fidelity and increased accuracy than previous solutions.
NEW - Web publishing simplified
Pinnacle’s new Web upload feature lets you automatically share your home movies privately or post them publicly to share with the world.
Studio 10.7.0 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.6.0
New Feature
* HD DVD Authoring Pack will burn HD DVD-format discs on standard DVD media with standard DVD burners - to play in any HD DVD player (requires paid-for activation)
General
* Project Conversion dialog now shows information on how to access BACKUP projects
* CPU usage improved on MPEG-2 playback
* Analog playback performance through AV/DV Deluxe improved
* 710-USB device now listed for external preview on all systems
* Switching between Capture and Edit tabs in Studio now more reliable
* Studio 9 import of projects with menus improved
Capture/Import
* Import of AVI files from Samsung SC-MM10S now import correctly
* Automatic scene detection for HDV now implemented
* Improved reliability of Video Album fps display
* Import of custom-made menus improved
Edit Mode
* Improved preview performance of menus in Album
* Latency reduced in motion menu preview
* CPU usage improved when playing back DVD preview
* Menu thumbnails in 16:9 widescreen mode show full video instead of being letterboxed
* Performance of menus in storyboard view improved
* Improved performance and reduced latency of menu editing on the timeline
* Improved performance of DVD menus in timeline when working with HDV
* Previously rendered menus no longer re-render
* Can now set last chapter as a "back to menu"
* Additional chapters no longer appear in DVD projects
* Extra "next" buttons no longer appear on some DVD menus
* Improved reliability of DVD menu chapter text and automatic numbering
* Splitting a clip no longer deletes chapter markers
* Improved performance of transitions on long-form projects
* Editing standard titles in the timeline now updates correctly
* Stereo wave files now play both channels properly
* Audio gaps no longer caused by switching menu templates
Make Movie Mode
* Render performance of DVD menus improved
* Menu highlights correctly aligned in final output
* 4:3 SD content now displayed correctly on Toshiba HD-XA1 set top players
* Improved reliability of video/audio sync on DVD output
* Disc size now gets updated appropriately
* Improved HDV timeline export
* Improved video quality in DivX output
* WMV HD output quality of audio improved
* Sony PSP output settings now have correct aspect ratio on every preset
Studio 10.6.0 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.5.0
General
* Improved over-all performance and responsiveness
* Improved application start-up time
* Improved speed of File New, File Open and Save As operations
* Improved unlocking of features when using a Mozilla internet browser
* Improved speed when shutting down application
* Studio UI now scales to fill widescreen display resolutions
* Enhancements to Album navigation and browse tools
* DivX6 Pro now supported
* Studio uninstall no longer uninstalls existing DivX installations
* Audio effects show correct lock/unlock icon on standard and Plus effects
* HD playback and rendering improved on Nvidia graphics cards
* Second-head video display improved with some problematicATI graphics cards
Capture/Import
* Detaching a DV camcorder while in the Capture step no longer freezes Studio
* Improved import of Studio 9 projects
* Improved playback of audio from imported DVDs
* Reduced CPU usage when playing back content from an imported DVD
* Improvements in accurate MPEG-1 capture durations
Edit Mode
* Improved stability when moving or trimming clips on timeline
* Improved video effect preview performance
* Improved transitions preview
* Improved performance of title editing
* Favorites in the Title Tool now retained
* Title text position when rotated is now correct
* Improvements in DVD creation and preview
* DVD chapter marker functionality improved
* Improved MPEG minimal re-rendering
* Improved stability when using SmartMovie
* Correct preview maintained when switching between HDV projects
* Audio playback improved when using overlay and slow motion
* Smartsound render progress bar added
* MP3 playback behavior in the Album now previews correctly
* When adding stills to the title track, Color Key effect is no longer automatically applied
* Deleting a reverse speed effect now functions properly
* Voiceover performance improved on AMD 64bit systems with Nvidia Nforce audio
Make Movie Mode
* Improved performance of export to DVD image file
* Improved Direct-to-Disc burning
* Improved audio/video sync on burned DVDs
* Improved DVD export with 16x9 projects
* DVDburners now recognized regardless of which Windows user is logged onto the system
* Improved performance when rendering to a file
* Discometer display of final file size information now more accurate
* Improved stability when exporting DivX files
* Improved render of 1080i HD files
* Improved speed when rendering PAL WMV files
* Make Tape with HDV output no longer automatically starts recording on the camcorder
* Issue with certain USB controllers and analog output with Pinnacle 700-USB resolved
Studio 10.5.0 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.1.1
New Features
* Video iPod and Sony PSP video file output now available Note!: This feature requires MPEG-4 to be activated on your system in order to operate.
General
* Significantly reduced time required to launch Studio
* Improved speed while changing user interface panels
* Improved performance on lower system spec graphic cards
* Issues with Studio 10 running correctly after an uninstall of Studio 9 fixed
* Progress indicators are improved throughout the program
* Power management on laptops is applied to avoid performance issues during capture and edit
* Save As no longer begins background rendering again
* Thumbnail images on the timeline now are displayed with greater resolution
* Icons of content that has been activated now display the correct image
* Inconsistencies in second VGA monitor display resolved
Capture/Import
* Several issues with capture failures have been resolved
* Import of Studio 9 projects improved
Edit Mode
* Behavior accuracy in timeline editing improved
* Improved responsiveness in timeline editing and toolbox use
* Several issues in the SmartMovie tool resolved
* Improvements made in SmartMovie slideshow styles
* Background rendering green progress bar now shows progress within a clip
* Performance and stability with project Save, Save As and New greatly improved
* Multiple issues with feature activation management are improved
* Pan & Zoom tool performance enhanced
* DVD menu preview and editing improved
* Custom menu background videos now retain audio
* Background rendering performance and accuracy improved
* Some effect and render performance issues on AMD processors resolved
* Several areas of project preview has been improved
* Issues with Saved Project corruption resolved
* SmartMovie automatic edit behaviors improved
* Issues with setting menu thumbnails resolved
* Transitions now remain with original clips they were applied to
* Plug-in properties now remain constant over multiple clips
* Unexpected re-renders of menus resolved
* Audio fade-in and out behaviors resolved
* Importing of Pan & Zoom keyframes improved
* Menu-to-menu linking has been stabilized
* Incorrect aspect ratio display in video trimmer resolved
* Volume changes on clips in the timeline have been enhanced
* Rolls and crawls now work with AMD processors
* Fixed some translation issues with various languages
Make Movie Mode
* Multiple issues with DVD export resolved
* Several video file export issues addressed
* SmartRender now works for MPEG-2
* WMV file output dialog now resolved
* Stuttering audio in some DVD-R discs is resolved
* DVD output rendering improved
* Export of HDV files improved
* DVD bitrate and duration calculation displays have been improved
* Fixed burning error with 2-byte languages
10.1.2
No Changelog yet
Studio 10.1.1 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.1
* Grey picons in Timeline and hanging with a large number of Stills in the timeline fixed.
* Switch to Make Disc/File/Tape is now faster
* Some Render hangs and crashes fixed
* Stability improvements
* Playback performance improvements
* Progressive Project Formats can now be created
* Can now create DVD from VIDEO-TS image
* DVD player compatibility problems with Studio 10 created DVD+R media fixed
* Resolved "Disc is dirty" error
* Fixed various SmartMovie issues
Studio 10.1 includes the following fixes and enhancements from Studio 10.0
Installation:
* Solved multiple problems, including problems with installation using a different path than default
* Performance and stability:
* Reduced application launch time
* Improved memory management
* Improved editing and preview performance
Import:
* Now imports .MOD files (JVC Everio cameras)
* Now imports 3GPP files
* Now imports most Studio 9 projects correctly (NOTE: Surround keyframes, and menu-menu links are not imported)
Capture:
* Corrected field reversal problems with MPEG-2 capture
* Fixed Crashes in HDV capture
* Fixed scene detection problems
Edit
* Improved preview performance
* Improved on Pan& Zoom responsiveness
* 2D transitions now use GPU
* Fixed problems with transitions on Overlay Track
* Fixed problems with Picture in Picture
* Fixed problems with audio transitions
* Fixed problems with roll or crawl titles
* Fixed problems with display of transition picons
* Fixed Field reversal with mixed formats
Make Movie
* MPEG now uses minimal rendering
* Fixed problems with Make tape to HDV
* Fixed multiple disks burning issues
* Can now burn multiple copies of disc
Pinnacle Studio 10
Rebuilt From the Ground Up on the Pinnacle Liquid Edition Engine
Experience the power, quality, reliability and pinpoint control of the professionally esteemed Pinnacle Liquid Edition Engine that now drives Studio 10. The Liquid Edition Engine brings you higher quality results in considerably less time.
Real-time Full Resolution Preview for Uninterrupted Workflow
Immediately preview all of your projects in full resolution on your primary or secondary computer monitor at anytime. The real-time preview functionality is format independent so you can sample effects, titles and more and view the results in full resolution in all supported formats including HDV. Now you can make editorial decisions in real-time while your creativity is actively percolating.
Capture, Edit and Share Natively in High Quality HD
Capture video from the latest consumer HD cameras, DVD video cameras and even cell phones . Once captured, instantly drag and drop your clips into the timeline and edit them in their native formats. Native editing means you don’t have to waste time and jeopardize quality with transcoding. With Studio Plus version 10, you can now capture, edit and share in MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4*, DV, AVI, Windows Media, DivX*, and HD with HDV.
Output of DivX & MPEG-4 files possible if codec installed on your PC. The import/editing of DixX and MPEG-4 files requires the Advanced Codec Pack, which is included with your Studio MediaSuite upgrade (or can be activated inside your Studio Plus upgrade for $9.99).
Mix and Match Formats in the Same Project
Not only is there greatly expanded support for more sources and fo rmats with Studio Plus version 10, now you can actually mix and match all of the supported formats with similar frame rates in one timeline. Many of the top professional editing applications do not include this feature.
More Control with Keyframing
Keyframing gives you the added control of changing the characteristics of video plug-ins at any point in time. This enables you to create and line up video effects with great accuracy to unique audio and video queues. Imagine moving your picture-in-picture across the screen to follow a moving object in the primary video track? Or, varying the degree of a blur over time in a single clip. It’s all possible in Studio Plus version 10 with a few clicks of the mouse.
More Included Video/Audio Plug-Ins and Hollywood FX Transitions
Studio Plus version 10 includes 11 new video plug-ins, three new audio plug-ins and two new Hollywood FX transition packs (32 new transitions in all).
Maximize the Presentation of Your Digital Images with HD Pan and Zoom
Retain the highest image resolution while creating captivating high quality HD movies. Now take advantage of the inherent quality of your original digital images when animating them with close ups and Pan and Zoom in any direction with Ken Burns like effects. Zoom in on your subject’s face and retain true HD clarity. Why drop the quality of your images and lose creative options when you can edit your images in true HD? If you have digital images, you now have HD content and are ready to edit in HD with Studio Plus version 10.
Save Time and Resources with Instant Transfer Direct to DVD
For those times when you want to quickly archive or share your work without editing, you can now easily transfer your video directly to DVD with stylized menus and chapters. You no longer need to spend the extra time consuming step of copying your files on to your hard drive first. Instantly and safely archive your video tapes in full digital quality on DVD in less than half the time it takes with other solutions.
Manage All Your Digital Media with Pinnacle Media Manager
Quickly and easily find, manage and organize all of your videos, photos, audio and music files for drag and drop editing within Studio Plus version 10.
Creative Options with Variable Speed Control
Have fun with the slow and fast motion video and audio playback special effects. Additional features include reverse video and the ability to lock the pitch of the audio when playing a clip in fast or slow motion. This lets you playback talking video at a faster or slower pace while maintaining the accustomed speech patterns.
Save Time and Resources with Intelligent Rendering
Retain the highest quality while saving time and disk space with Studio Plus version 10’s new and improved intelligent rendering. With intelligent rendering, only the portion of your project that has been altered needs to be rendered. Studio Plus’ background rendering takes full advantage of intelligent rendering. The combination of these two features will sharply reduce and in many cases even eliminate the incremental time needed to render out your final project for CD, DVD or the Web. With most competing applications, the entire project must be rendered in all situations.
Protect Your Project with InstantSave
With the unique InstantSave™ technology, every step you make is immediately and automatically protected. You can even drop back to an earlier version of your project by using the Undo function. So, if your computer gets accidentally turned off or there is a power outage, you can rest assured that your most recent work will be saved. Not only will the work be saved, you will also have access to your undo history so that you can take the project back to an earlier version.
Fixes in 9.4.3 from 9.4.2
# AV Synch (audio drift) with 32KHz-12bit audio DV AVI captures is fixed
# DC10+ scene detection is no loneger off by two frames
# Several DVD Import issues fixed
# Import of AVI files with MP4S CODEC (MS MPEG4 flavor) is now properly supported
# Overlay image transparency in Picture in Picture no longer appears washed out
# Fixed interlacing problem with HFX transitions on DV output
# Improved edit performance and responsiveness
# High memory utilization and CPU utilization issuess fixed
# Crash when accessing SmartSound/Sound Effects is fixed
# Guided tour prompt is available at startup
# Uninstall now uninstalls patch and base installation properly
# Corrected problems with Output to tape with h DVC150b and Moviebox USB
# Fixed jittery output of some MPEG files with Moviebox DV
# Fixed problem with mixed MPEG types hanging DVD playback after burning
Features in 9.4.2 from 9.4.1
# Fixed 2 issues where trimming didn’t work correctly in 9.4.1
Features in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Import, edit and export of DivX files
# Import, edit and export of progressive scan MPEG-2 files
# Import and edit of video from (non copy protected ) DVDs
# Video Codecs wrapped in AVI files will be supported on import: DIVX Codec (upto DIVX 5.22), XVID Codec & ISO MPEG-4 Codec(3 flavors MPEG4, MPEG43 & MPEG4s). Note that ISO MPEG4 import works only if the user already has the codec or downloads it from Microsoft
# Audio Codecs wrapped in AVI files that will be supported on import: MP3 Codec (CBR), AC3 Codec (CBR).
# Audio Codecs wrapped in MPEG2 Program Stream files that will be supported on import: LPCM Codec, AC3 Codec (CBR
NOTE: DivX import and export require exisiting DivX codec, or Pinnacle Adavanced Codec Pack, available for $9.99
Capture Mode Improvements and Enhancements in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# DV-1394 Captures now maintain their aspect ratio regardless of analog capture settings
# Studio MPEG captures now contain aspect ratio info in file header for better import into other applications
# Can now capture pre-defined length MPEG-1 over 1394
# Fixed problem with MJPEG captures being shifted up by a few lines
# DV Camera forward/reverse cueing now works as expected
# Fixed DVC 120- crash w/Pcleutil.dll error when setting to PAL
# Fixed problem with noise at the bottom of DVC 120 captures
# Fixed DVC 120 capture hangs
Edit Mode Improvements and Enhancements in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Can now apply speed effects to multiple clips
# Fixed crashes and error messages when using video effects
# Can now adjust length of multiple stills simultaneously
# Improved timeline editing of titles and transitions on OVT and PVT
# Enhanced undo/redo functionality
# Default length for PAL titles and transitions now have logical values
# Framegrabber now inserts into the correct timeline position with locked tracks
# Can now import MP3s from CD
# Enhanced support for variable bitrate MP3 files
# Dissolves now work correctly on the overlay track
# Improved performance during timeline scrubbing of MPEG files
# Can now cut and paste multiple clips from Album to Timeline or Storyboard using standard shortcut keys
Make Movie Mode Improvements and Enhancements in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Fixed size estimation problems when making movie/DVD
# Its is now possible to create 8.5GB DVD images on hard disk even if there is no disc/burner in the system
# Fixed occasional crash when burning a second DVD
# VIDEO_TS folder name is now capitalized
# Fixed some hangs on rendering
# Removed superfluous messages in message.log file
# Fixed AV synchronization problems resulting from use of MPEG files with internal timing errors
Other Improvements and Enhancements in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Fixed problems upgrading from Quickstart and SE
# Version checker no longer erroneously reports missing files after upgrading to Plus
# Fixed uninstall/reinstall problems
# Fixed DVC150b driver installation problem
Fixed in 9.4.1 from 9.3.5
# Significant improvement in ChromaKeyer quality
# DV camcorders are now initialized properly on French systems.
# Can no longer trim multiple-selected clips (this caused clips to disappear)
# Improved performance with cutting and pasting clips and transitions together.
# DC10+ Custom settings are properly retained after selecting SECAM
# DC10+ Capture settings and preset options are now displayed properly
# Slow-mo effects on the overlay track are now rendered properly
# Undoing changes to motion menus now works correctly
# Trimming clips on the primary video track now updates linked clips correctly
# Improved preview of Smartmovies
# Improved DV editing performance
# No longer creates DVD layer break in single-layer projects
# Setting a chapter link in the same clip to multiple menus in Storyboard mode works properly
# After undo of SmartMovie, "Create SmartMovie" button is no longer disabled
# Preview for generic YUV capture devices now works properly
# HFX transitions are properly installed locked/unlocked as applicable; previously installed HFX transitions are properly accessible in the album and in saved projects
# Applying a time effect to a clip now works properly for all effect settings
# Supports Dual layer DVD image creation even if the system does not have a Dual Layer burner
# Several Operation failed errors with transitions, trimming and clip insertion addressed
# “J” and “L” cuts and transitions are now handled correctly
# Performance improvement in insertions of large number of clips from the tape album
# UI clean up for audio and video tool boxes
# Performance enhancements in menu, graphic and title display in the album
# Performance enhancement in timeline playback of the project
# Can now copy selected clips if first clip in selection is a Fade In/Out transition
# Split clip in Storyboard and Text view now updates correctly
# Can now export project using smart sound or CD audio
# Fade transition is now applied correctly on audio
# HFX filter now applies correctly
Fixed in 9.3.5 from 9.3.0
Significant improvement in ChromaKeyer quality
# DV camcorders are now initialized properly on French systems.
# Can no longer trim multiple-selected clips (this caused clips to disappear)
# Improved performance with cutting and pasting clips and transitions together.
# DC10+ Custom settings are properly retained after selecting SECAM
# DC10+ Capture settings and preset options are now displayed properly
# Slow-mo effects on the overlay track are now rendered properly
# Undoing changes to motion menus now works correctly
# Trimming clips on the primary video track now updates linked clips correctly
# Improved preview of Smartmovies
# Improved DV editing performance
# No longer creates DVD layer break in single-layer projects
# Setting a chapter link in the same clip to multiple menus in Storyboard mode works properly
# After undo of SmartMovie, "Create SmartMovie" button is no longer disabled
# Preview for generic YUV capture devices now works properly
# HFX transitions are properly installed locked/unlocked as applicable; previously installed HFX transitions are properly accessible in the album and in saved projects
# Applying a time effect to a clip now works properly for all effect settings
# Supports Dual layer DVD image creation even if the system does not have a Dual Layer burner
# Several Operation failed errors with transitions, trimming and clip insertion addressed
# “J” and “L” cuts and transitions are now handled correctly
# Performance improvement in insertions of large number of clips from the tape album
# UI clean up for audio and video tool boxes
# Performance enhancements in menu, graphic and title display in the album
# Performance enhancement in timeline playback of the project
# Can now copy selected clips if first clip in selection is a Fade In/Out transition
# Split clip in Storyboard and Text view now updates correctly
# Can now export project using smart sound or CD audio
# Fade transition is now applied correctly on audio
# HFX filter now applies correctly
Features and Fixes in 9.3.0 from 9.1.2
New Features
# Surround sound is now ProLogic II compatible, with separate Right and Left rear channels
# Surround sound can now be previewed using the PC soundboards surround outputs
# Supports dual-layer DVD-9 burners and media
# Supports new version of SmartSound (QuickTracks 3) with , purchase and download of individual songs
# When patching versions other than Studio Plus, Studio Plus features may be used in locked (watermarked) mode and may be unlocked via on-line purchase. For Studio Plus owners, the Studio Plus features will, of course, still be unlocked and available
* Second Video Track * Picture in Picture * Chroma Key * Pan and Zoom for still images * Dolby Digital 2 channel audio output
# Supports the advanced codec pack, available for on-line purchase
* Dolby Digital 2 channel audio output * Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio output * MPEG 4 output * MP3 output
Capture Improvements and Enhancements
# Studio Deluxe and Studio AV/DV can now capture 16x9 capture source
# Capture problems with PCTV Stereo resolved
# Scene detection now works properly for long MJPEG captures
Edit Mode Improvements and Enhancements
# Intermittent crashes with some wipe transitions have been solved
# HFX Pro can now use mpeg files for host video
# Performance improvements with complex projects and large number of still images
# Title and Menu album drop down list is now maintained correctly
Make Movie Improvements and Enhancements
# Several causes of rendering hangs have been solved
# Several causes of failure to compile have been solved
# MPEG encoder improvements
# Solved AV Sync problem that could occur when editing transitions between stills and video clips
# HFX rendering switches from hardware acceleration to software rendering when card-specific problems are detected
# Rendering cropped DC10 files to mpeg no longer causes scaling artifacts
# DVD-9 Dual layer drive support
# Improvements made to DVD capacity estimation
# Improvements made to AVI file size estimation
# DVD burning speed is now properly using the value specified in Setup / Make Disc
# Fixed problem with multi-page VCD menus
# Highlights on DVD submenus now work correctly
# Resolved problems with audio and video dropouts with some projects
New in 9.1.2
Access to complete range of Studio Premium plug-ins/content (HFX, DVD Menus, Sound FX, Video & Audio Filters, more)
Improved capture support for TV tuners & other generic WDM devices
Improved MicroMV support
Improved Edit performance
No longer creates DVD title with more than 99 chapters
Trimming fade at the start of the timeline no longer causes fade to move to next clip
Fixed HFX ChromaKeyer
Fixed settings for fractal fire effect
Image album displays folders
Fixed problems with trimming while wave forms being drawn
Fixed several Operation Failed issues
CD Audio shows proper track duration
Audio trim tool displays correct waveform
Can paste at the very end of a project
Improved memory management
Improved MPEG2 A/V sync
Fixed some DVD playback issues
Fixed problems with audio volume levels changing unexpectedly
Fixed problems with no audio on DVD
Fixed crackling when panning audio
Fixed failed to burn CD issues with short JPEGs
Fixed problem with duration of Roll or Crawl tiles changing unexpectedly
Fixed duplicate frame after transition
Studio VCDs play in MediaPlayer
Resolved problem with MovieBox USB driver and WAV file playback in MediaPlayer
Premium content unlock buttons in album are not displayed once content has been unlocked
History of previous releases. All fixes below are incorporated in 9.1.2
Fixed in 9.1.0
Studio displays properly at non 4 x 3 screen resolutions
Pasting clips from multiple tracks is fixed
Improved accuracy of DVD size estimation
Solved problems with rendering half frame rate file to DV for Make Tape
Multimedia and Internet MPEG renders create a video file
Solved some failed to compile disc problems
Solved some MPEG AV sync issues
Fixed auto-eject after burning disc
Fixed audio drop outs on SVCD
Fixed in 9.0.8
Could not put transitions adjacent to menus
Audio Tool sound meters would sometimes be pegged to maximum level
DVD Next and Previous buttons would not always work
Could not always change duration in Background Music tool
Intermittent Fail To Compile error when making VCD project
General stability has been greatly improved, especially during background rendering
Many problems with burned DVDs fixed, including video stuttering, audio dropouts and audio-video synchronization
Disc-burning capabilities have been improved for certain models of Pioneer and Sony disc burners
Adding, deleting or moving buttons in a menu (using Titler) no longer causes existing links to be reassigned
MPEG-2 files that are captured at DVD quality are no longer re-rendered for output to DVD
When rendering a clip with a title overlay to MPEG-1 or 2, Studio no longer creates a duplicate video frame at end of title.
custom profiles for rendering Windows Media files are updated to Windows Media 9
volume meters in Volume Tool show proper levels when Studio is first launched, and after a clip has been deleted.
Importing certain MP3 files no longer causes Studio to hang
Audio cross-fades (during a video transition) are rendered at correct volume levels
Studio no longer crashes or hangs occasionally when you add an effect during background rendering, or when you close Toolbox
Certain video and audio effects (old film and audio noise reduction) work properly when applied to clips over 16 minutes long
Fixed in Studio 9.0.4
Fixes sluggishness on some computers
Fixed in Studio 9.0.2
Fixed audio/video plug in effects missing if Studio installed other than C:
Sony DW-U14A, DRU-510A recognized