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Vegas Pro 9 Video and Audio Editing Software

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Overview

Professional video, audio, and Blu-Ray disc creation software.

The Sony Vegas Pro 9 collection integrates 2 powerful video and audio software applications that work seamlessly together. Video and audio professionals get an efficient and intuitive digital work environment for content creation and production. With broad format support, superior effects processing, unparalleled audio support”and a full complement of editorial tools”Sony Vegas Pro 9 streamlines your workflow. From acquisition to delivery, from camera to Blu-ray Disc, Sony Vegas Pro 9 delivers exactly what you need to produce outstanding video and audio results.

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 32- and 64-bit systems
The Vegas Pro 9 interface provides a fully customizable workspace for accomplishing a wide range of production requirements. Dock multiple windows across multiple monitors, and save your layouts to fit specific editing tasks; nest Vegas projects within the timeline, customize and save keyboard commands, and use application scripting to automate repetitive tasks. System-wide media management produces maximum efficiency. Network rendering saves time by using multiple computers and networked drive arrays to render complex projects. Vegas Pro software also supports 24p, HD, and HDV editing.

Broad Format Support
Vegas Pro 9 software natively supports professional camcorder formats including XDCAM EX and RED. It 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
Another great feature of Vegas Pro 9 is that you can Use unlimited tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio, punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation, and time compress/expand. You can also apply customizable, realtime 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 walkthrough 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.

Features

Video Features

4K support for frame sizes up to 4096 x 4096
Support for capturing directly to XDCAM-compatible MXF files from supported SD/HD-SDI sources
Automatic source media adjustment for working with mismatched media
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
Gradient wipe transition
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 Bzier 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
Support for any aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9, etc.)
Supports multiple file formats and frame rates
24p DV support

Audio features

Place and edit audio without quantizing to frame boundaries, while still quantizing video edits
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/192kHz 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
Realtime 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

Includes native 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Vegas Pro software
Enhanced user interface with layout presets
Impressive lighting effects including Glint, Rays, and Fill Light
Darker color palette UI for optimized viewing
Audio Mixing and Color Correction default layouts
Browse XDCAM EX and AVCHD contents in Device Explorer
Interactive tutorials
Scripting extensions
Save and recall window layouts
Flexible window docking
Cursor object "snapping"
Support for XDCAM essence markers
Envelope brush "painting"
Improved project copy and trim operations
Improved multiprocessor rendering
Project nesting
System-wide media management
AAF Import/Export
A/V synchronization detect and repair
Real time nondestructive editing
Split-screen A/B previewing
Simple drag-and-drop operations
Network rendering
Envelope automation recording
High-definition editing and output
Searchable Project Media 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 rendering support
Keyboard trimming and event shuffling
Edit on 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 fps timelines
Unlimited undo/redo
Media Explorer window

Import, Export, and Hardware Features

Import and edit XDCAM EX files natively, no conversion required
Support for gigapixel images
Read and save DPX, OpenEXR, and Microsoft HD Photo formats
Open and edit RED ONE files on the timeline
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
AJA Xena LH and LHe 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

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, AA3 (ATRAC), 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

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