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Vegas Pro 9 (Academic)

The Vegas Pro 9 collection combines Vegas Pro 9, DVD Architect Pro 5, and Dolby® Digital professional AC-3 encoding software to offer an intuitive environment for video and broadcast professionals.

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Vegas Pro 9 (Academic)

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NLE Software
Partnumber: 
SFON0320058
Manufacturer: 
Sony Creative Software
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Windows Win
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DESCRIPTION
The Vegas Pro 9 collection integrates two powerful applications that work seamlessly together to provide an efficient and intuitive environment for video and broadcast professionals. This comprehensive suite offers the most robust and progressive platform available for content creation and production. With broad format support, superior effects processing, unparalleled audio support, and a full complement of editorial tools, the Vegas Pro 9 collection streamlines your workflow. From acquisition to delivery, from camera to Blu-ray Disc™, the Vegas Pro 9 collection delivers exactly what you need to produce outstanding results.

Whats New in version 9.0d

  • Added closed captioning support (reading and writing of XDCAM HD and HD422 closed captions, as well as .SCC file import/export).
  • Added support for the PreSonus FaderPort control surface.
  • Added Device Explorer support for CompactFlash-based memory recording units such as the HVR-MRC1 and hard-disk-based recording units such as the HVR-DR60.
  • Added support for AVCHD Lite video.
  • Added support for timecode in XDCAM EX AVI/DV files.
  • Tools > Multicamera > Lay Out Tracks Using Media Timecode and Lay Out Tracks Using Media Date/Time Stamp now use unique tracks for media without tape names.
  • Added support for importing layered PSD files across tracks.
  • Added White Balance video plug-in.
  • Added scripts: Remove Letterboxing, Render Audio Tracks, Resize Generated Media, and Stereo To Mono.
  • Copy Snapshot to Clipboard and Save Snapshot to File now deinterlace interlaced images and operate at Best (Full) resolution if the Video Preview is set to (Auto) size and Good quality if set to Draft or Preview.
  • Copy Snapshot to Clipboard now performs pixel-aspect correction like the Save Snapshot to File command.
  • Added Copy Snapshot to Clipboard and Save Snapshot to File to the Trimmer.
  • Added timeline DVD burning (Tools > Burn Disc > DVD).
  • Updated to latest RED SDK, including support for 4.5K images and FLUT color science.
  • élastique Efficient is now the default time stretch mode.
  • MPEG-2 smart render across formats now supports MPEG-2 video streams intended for Blu-ray Disc (only available when operating points are identical: e.g. resolution, framerate, video data rate, color resolution).
  • The Mastering Effects Bundle 2 plug-ins (available with Sound Forge Pro 10) can now be used in Vegas Pro if they are installed on your system.
  • Implemented various compatibility improvements to XDCAM MXF files.
  • Improved support for reading AVC/AAC (.mp4) video.
  • Improved image sharpness on Windows Secondary Monitor display when Apply deinterlace filter is not used.
  • Improved Trimmer Fit-to-Fill behavior when the source is a still image.
  • Implemented various additions and improvements to Interactive Tutorials.
  • Improved support for VST audio plug-ins written in Delphi.
  • Many other bug fixes

Features

  • Precise Editing Tools: Edit SD or HD video with drag-and-drop functionality, mouse and keyboard trimming, and ripple editing. Features include ProType Titling technology, multicamera editing tools, 32-bit floating point video processing, customizable window layouts, color-coded snapping, improved HDV/SDI/XDCAM support, Cinescore plug-in support, A/V synchronization detection and repair, and auto-frame quantization.
  • Efficient, Professional Workflow for 32and 64-bit systems: The Vegas Pro 9 interface provides a fully customizable workspace for accomplishing a wide range of production requirements. Dock multiple windows across multiple monitors, and save your layouts to fit specific editing tasks; nest Vegas projects within the timeline, customize and save keyboard commands, and use application scripting to automate repetitive tasks. System-wide media management produces maximum efficiency. Network rendering saves time by using multiple computers and networked drive arrays to render complex projects. Vegas Pro software also supports 24p, HD and HDV editing.
  • Broad Format Support: Vegas Pro 9 software natively supports the newest professional camcorder formats including XDCAM EX and RED. Vegas Pro 9 software also includes support for still images greater than one gigapixel in resolution. Use Pan and Scan to create a stunning movie sequence from these large pictures while maintain HD resolution.
  • Superior Audio Control: Use unlimited tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio, punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation, and time compress/expand. Apply customizable, real-time audio effects like EQ, Reverb, Delay, and more. Expand your audio processing and mixing options with supported third-party DirectX® and VST audio plug-ins. Use the Mixing Console for precise audio control.
  • Powerful Blu-ray Disc Authoring: Burn movies to Blu-ray Disc™ directly from the Vegas Pro timeline for high-definition delivery. Use DVD Architect Pro software (included with the Vegas Pro collection) to author DVDs or Blu-ray Disc media with multiple video angles, subtitles, multiple languages, and special features. Preview and test your work in real-time. Apply Brightness and Contrast, Auto Levels, Crop, and Anti-Flicker filters. Set CSS and Macrovision® copy-protection flags for masters.
  • Interactive Tutorials: Vegas Pro 9 software has a comprehensive help system, as well as detailed interactive tutorials that provide walk-through demonstrations of common features and functionality. These tutorials provide an easy step-by-step method of learning the product and the workflow necessary to complete most common tasks.

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Video Features
    • New! 4K support for frame sizes up to 4096x4096
    • New! Support for capturing directly to XDCAM-compatible MXF files from supported SDK sources
    • New! Automatic source media adjustment for working with mismatched media
    • New! Enhanced 32-bit floating point video levels mode designed to work like 8-bit mode but with the precision needed for 10-bit and higher sources and render formats
    • New! Gradient wipe transition
    • New! Glint, Rays, Defocus, Starburst, Soft Contrast, and Fill Light video effects
    • ProType Titler
    • Intuitive multicam editing workflow
    • Digital signage support
    • Improved HDV, SD/HD-SDI support
    • Red-eye reduction (stills only)
    • Comprehensive XDCAM Optical Media support, including full proxy workflow
    • Superior frame rate conversions
    • Multitrack video editing on unlimited tracks
    • 3D track motion
    • Enhanced video compositing
    • Keyframeable Bézier masks
    • Keyframeable transitions, filters, and track motion
    • 3-wheel primary and secondary color correction filters
    • Waveform, Vectorscope, Parade, and Histogram monitors
    • Real-time playback of effects, processes and transitions to external monitor
    • Credit rolls and text animation
    • Transition progress envelopes
    • Alpha channel support
    • Flash™ (.swf) format import
    • Support for any aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9, etc)
    • Supports multiple file formats and frame rates
    • 24p DV support
  • Audio Features
    • New! Place and edit audio without quantizing to frame boundaries, while still quantizing video edits
    • New! Multichannel audio adds from Trimmer Window
    • Professional audio mixer console
    • Broadcast Wave format multichannel support
    • AAF track volume and pan info support
    • Gracenote MusicID™ CD album recognition
    • VST plug-in effect support
    • Tape-style audio scrubbing
    • Audio recording, editing, and mixing on unlimited tracks
    • 24-bit/192 kHz audio support
    • 5.1 surround mixing tools
    • On-the-fly punch-in recording
    • Auto-input record monitoring
    • 5.1 audio plug-in support for the master bus
    • Film-style 5.1 surround panning
    • Downmix monitoring
    • DirectX® plug-in effects automation
    • Includes over 30 DirectX audio effects
    • ACID® loop properties support
    • ASIO driver support
    • Keyboard event pitch shifting
    • Fader automation
    • Real-time record meters
    • 32 assignable effects and 26 Master and Aux outputs
    • Bus-to-bus routing
    • Solo or mute tracks
    • Master, auxiliary, and effects bus tracks
  • Editing and Workflow Features
    • New! Includes native 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Vegas Pro software
    • New! Enhanced user interface with layout presets
    • New! Impressive lighting effects including Glint, Rays, and Fill Light
    • New! Darker color palette UI for optimized viewing
    • New! Audio Mixing and Color Correction default layouts
    • New! Browse XDCAM EX and AVCHD contents in Device Explorer
    • Interactive tutorials
    • Scripting extensions
    • Save and recall window layouts
    • Flexible window docking
    • Cursor object in snappingin
    • Support for XDCAM essence markers
    • Envelope brush in paintingin
    • Improved project copy and trim operations
    • Improved multiprocessor rendering
    • Project nesting
    • System-wide media management
    • AAF Import/Export
    • A/V synchronization detect and repair
    • Real-time nondestructive editing
    • Split-screen A/B previewing
    • Simple drag-and-drop operations
    • Network rendering
    • Envelope automation recording
    • High Definition editing and output
    • Searchable Media Pool bins
    • Media subclips
    • Automatic crossfades
    • Trimmer window
    • JKL scrub; timeline and keyboard trimming
    • Real-time A/V event reverse
    • Dual monitor support
    • Multiple docking windows
    • User-definable window layouts
    • Customizable keyboard mapping
    • Dual processor DV rendering support
    • Keyboard trimming and event shuffling
    • Edit on 23.976, native 24, 25, 29.97 or 30 fps timelines
    • Unlimited undo/redo
    • Media Explorer window
  • Capture, Export, and Hardware Features
    • New! Native XDCAM EX reading and import
    • New! Support for gigapixel size pictures
    • New! Read and save DPX, OpenEXR, and Microsoft HD Photo formats
    • New! Open and edit RED ONE™ files on the timeline
    • New! Device Explorer for AVCHD and XDCAM EX devices
    • Blu-ray Disc burning directly from the timeline
    • No-recompress rendering for long GOP HDV
    • XDCAM partial conform for FAM mode
    • Export directly to PlayStation Portable
    • AVC/AAC support
    • MPEG-2, Insert I-Frame at markers
    • ATRAC 3 input and output
    • Import from DVD camcorder disc
    • SDI deck insert editing per channel
    • Render to mxf for XDCAM
    • Blackmagic Design DeckLink™ board support
    • External control surface support
    • Advanced streaming media tools
    • Application scripting for task automation
    • Subtitle time/text export to DVD Architect Prosoftware
    • Windows Media™ 9 Series support, including surround encoding
    • RealVideo™ 9 support
    • QuickTime® format support
    • VideoCD and multimedia CD burning
    • Red Book audio CD production
    • Advanced encoding tools
    • EDL export
    • MPEG-1&2 support
    • Supports Windows Media® and RealMedia® commands
    • Sony DSR-DU1 and DSR-DR1000 disc recorder support
    • J-H3 HDCAM player support for DV downconverts
    • 3:2 pulldown removal from DV .AVI files
    • Exports chapter markers and subtitles to DVD Architect Pro 5 software

DVD Architect Pro 5 Features

  • General Features
    • DVD and Blu-ray Disc authoring
    • Scripting support
    • Random playlist playback
    • Parental control
    • Cinescore plug-in integration
    • Photoshop® (PSD) layer support
    • Jacket picture creation
    • Theme export
    • Menu-based and single movie DVD creation
    • Easy-to-use drag-and-drop functionality
    • Unlimited number of undo/redo
    • Media Explorer
    • Adjustable Project and File Optimization Settings
    • Multi-monitor support
    • Multi-processor support
    • Fully customizable toolbars
    • Get Media from the web
  • Editing and Layout Features
    • Keyframeable Transformations
    • Keyframeable Crop and Effects
    • Additional marker types
    • Graphical subtitles
    • Title reordering
    • Snap to I-Frame
    • Greater than 100% zoom
    • 4:3 and 16:9 preview settings
    • DVD Mastering tools: DLT, DDP, CMF
    • Project playlists
    • Copy-protection tools (CSS and Macrovision®)
    • Media effects
    • Project navigation tool
    • Still and motion menu creation
    • Support for multiple video titles
    • Real-time external monitor preview via i.LINK®/IEEE-1394
    • Subtitle creation and support
    • Multiple audio track support
    • Programmable end actions for menus and media
    • Project overview window
    • Multiple menus with up to 36 buttons per menu
    • Menu object editing, alignment and sizing tools
    • Text editing and shadow effects
    • Object snapping
    • Slide image rotation
    • Add, edit, and move chapter points
    • Title and Action safe grid area
    • Customizable Themes
    • Menu looping
  • Video Features
    • Buttons on video
    • Crop and adjust dialog
    • Slideshow animations
    • Picture slideshow duration
    • Multiangle video selection
    • DVD movie creation
    • Picture slideshows
    • Elementary stream import
    • 24p DVD encoding
    • No re-encoding of compliant files
    • NTSC and PAL in normal (4:3) and wide-screen (16:9) formats
    • Imports AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MOV, WMV, and a variety of still image formats
  • Audio Features
    • ATRAC Support
    • Multiple audio track support
    • Music compilations
    • Attach audio files to menus
    • Media file previewing
    • Import WAV, MP3, WMA, PCA, AIF, MPEG audio, AC-3 5.1 or stereo into your DVD Architect Pro project
    • 24-bit/192kHz audio support
  • Testing and Burning Features
    • Burn mastered folder
    • 8cm to 12cm DVD Copy
    • Button overlap indication
    • Smart-project re-prepare
    • Dual-layer burning and authoring support
    • Real-time project previewing with virtual remote control or to external monitor
    • Project verification and preparation
    • Advanced disc optimization with adjustable bitrates
    • Fit to disc option
    • Supports a wide variety of DVD burners
  • Supported File Formats
    • Opens: AA3, AAF, AIF, ASF, AU, AVI, BMP, BWF, CDA, DIG, DLX, DPX, DV, EXR, FLAC, GIF, HDP, IVC, JPG, M2T, M2TS, MOV, Sony MXF, MP3, MP4, M4A, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video, OGG, OMA, PCA, PNG, PSD, QT, R3D, SFA, SND, SWF*, TIFF, TGA, VOX, W64, WAV, WDP, WMA, WMV
    • Saves: AA3, AC3, AIF, ATRAC, AVC, AVI, DPX, EXR, FLAC, HDP, MOV, MP3, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video, MP4, M2T, Sony MXF, OGG, PCA, RM, W64, WAV, WMA, WMV
    • DVD encoding, Video: NTSC 4:3, NTSC Widescreen, PAL 4:3, PAL Widescreen
    • DVD encoding, Audio: AC-3 5.1 or stereo, PCM
    • BD encoding, Video: MPEG-2 or AVC, 1080-60i, 1080-50i and 1080-24p
    • BD encoding, Audio: AC-3 5.1 or stereo, PCM
*ActionScripting, motion video and audio not supported

REQUIREMENTS

  • Microsoft® Windows® XP 32-bit SP2 (SP3 recommended) or Windows Vista™ 32-bit or 64-bit (SP1 recommended) or Windows 7.
  • 1 GHz processor (multicore or multiprocessor CPU recommended for HD)
  • 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation
  • 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
  • OHCI-compatible i.LINK® connector*/IEEE-1394DV card (for DV and HDV capture and print-to-tape)
  • USB 2.0 connection (for importing from AVCHD, XDCAM EX, or DVD camcorders)
  • Windows-compatible sound card
  • DVD-ROM drive (for installation from a DVD only)
  • Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only)
  • Supported DVD-recordable drive (for DVD burning only)
  • Supported Blu-ray recordable drive (for Blu-ray Disc burning only)
  • Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0
  • QuickTime® 7.1.6 or later

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