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Professional-Level Power for Your Home Studio

Video editing, audio production, and DVD authoring come together in a single, powerful solution. Vegas Movie Studio Platinum software has everything you need to produce high-quality movies, corporate videos, wedding DVDs, and more. Easily edit video in almost any format including high-definition HDV and Sony AVCHD. Advanced tools for video compositing, color correction, and surround sound mixing help you achieve feature-film results in your home studio. And with integrated DVD authoring and multiple export options for online posting, you can deliver projects however you or your clients desire.

The Platinum Difference

Vegas Movie Studio Platinum software has everything that Vegas Movie Studio software has and more. You still get the easy drag-and-drop video editing, integrated DVD layout and burning, and Show Me How interactive tutorials. Plus, Vegas Movie Studio Platinum software provides added features, advanced editing tools, professional video effects, and more, such as:

HD video editing: HDV and Sony AVCHD
5.1 surround sound mixing and encoding
Direct export to Sony PSP™ (PlayStation^®Portable)
Over 100 video effects and transitions from NewBlue^®, maker of professional video effects plug-ins
Advanced 3-wheel primary color correction tools
20 AniMattes professional video compositing mattes from FreedomFX^®
Over 20 DirectX^® audio effects

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From HDV Camera to Screen in 3 Easy Steps

Capture & Organize

Capture DV, HDV, and photos directly from digital devices. Import other formats such as Sony AVCHD from your hard drive. Use the Explorer window to search, sort, and view your media.

Edit & Enhance

Simply drag and drop to create movies and slideshows with effects, transitions, and music. Make changes on the fly and see the results in real time.

Save & Share

Powerful tools let you burn the movies you create to DVD or CD. Export movies directly to your PSP™ (PlayStation^®Portable) or save to formats for the Apple^® iPod^® and other devices.

Create Stunning HD Movies

Vegas Movie Studio Platinum software has everything you need to produce movies in spectacular high-definition. Editing HD is simple; just drop your clips on the timeline and go to work. Its high-performance engine is beyond fast—see your changes happen in real time. You can even work simultaneously with standard-definition and high-definition video in the same project. When you're done, export your movie in a variety of HD formats for easy sharing.

Edit Sony AVCHD

Sony AVCHD is the newest HD video format on the market. Currently there are very few software products that can offer AVCHD editing. With Vegas Movie Studio Platinum software you can easily import and edit Sony AVCHD in a matter of seconds.

Surround Sound Mixing and Encoding

Import multichannel (5.1) source files from your camcorder including Sony^® DVD and AVCHD Handycam^® models. Use the surround sound mixing and panning tools to create surround DVD soundtracks. Encode AC-3 stereo or 5.1 mixes without leaving the software using the included Dolby^® Digital AC-3 encoding software.

Video Restoration Tools

Advanced color correction tools enhance washed-out footage, make specific colors stand out, and balance differences in video due to camera setup or lighting. Image restoration tools remove red-eye from photos.

Add Professional Effects

Enhance your video with hundreds of professional 2Dand 3D video effects, titles, and filters—including over 100 effects and transitions from NewBlue^®, maker of professional video effects plug-ins. Customize your soundtrack with over 20 real-time DirectX^® audio effects.

AniMattes Video Compositing Mattes

Vegas Movie Studio Platinum software includes 20 AniMattes video compositing mattes by FreedomFX^®. By using these compositing and/or the mask filter, you can generate professional-level special effects and transitions from these assets. A tutorial is included to help you get the most of these mattes in your projects.