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From Our Research Team:

Get Pro Results with this Video Production Software Suite!

Sony Vegas Pro 9 software suite gives you everything you need to create high-level video and audio productions inside your PC — whether they’re for broadcast, for publication on the Web, or for transfer onto DVD. Sony updated the graphic user interface makes it easier than ever to work with Vegas Pro 9, and support for gigapixel images means you can work with extremely large images and retain their quality. Also included are native XDCAM EX file support and RED ONE high-def camera support in Vegas Pro 9.

Sony Vegas Pro 9 Video Production Software at a Glance:

• Precise Editing Tools
  
• Customize your workflow
  
• Broad Format Support
  
• Great audio tools
  
• DVD creation
  
• Comprehensive tutorials

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.

Customize your workflow
Workflow is the name of the game, and Vegas Pro 9 lets you shape the GUI to match the way you work. 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
The formats in which we work seem to change at breakneck speed, and Vegas is able to work with the latest formats. 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.

Vegas Pro 9 software also natively supports frame sizes up to 4096x4096. The 4K image standard for digital cinema projection is 4096 x 2160 pixels. This level of resolution provides more detail and flexibility to pan and crop. It is ideal for compositing and video effects work, as it provides a high-quality final output. Vegas Pro 9 software also natively supports RED ONE™ files. You can open and edit .r3d files directly on the timeline as you would any other video file.

Great audio tools
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.

DVD creation
Blu-ray is fast becoming the standard, and Vegas Pro 9 is ready to handle all you Blu-ray burning needs — along with standard DVDs. 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.

Comprehensive 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.

Sony Vegas Pro 9 Features:

• Includes Vegas Pro 9, DVD Architect 5, and Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software
  
• Customizable workspace
  
• Unlimited tracks, 24-bit/192kHz audio
  
• 5.1 surround mixing
  
• Effects automation, time compress/expand
  
• Real-time audio effects
  
• Interactive tutorials
  
• Surround DVD authoring
  
• Drag-and-drop editing functionality
  
• Burn Blu-ray discs directly from the timeline

New Features

• 4K support for frame sizes up to 4096x4096
  
• 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
  
• Place and edit audio without quantizing to frame boundaries, while still quantizing video edits
  
• Multichannel audio adds from Trimmer Window
  
• 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
  
• 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

System Requirements:

• Windows XP 32-bit SP2 (SP3 recommended) or 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

The Sony Vegas 9 software suite gives you the tools to produce great video and audio!

Specification Detail Manufacturer Part Number SVDVD9000