Sony Vegas 7 + DVD

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The Vegas+DVD Production Suite combines Vegas 7, DVD Architect 4, and Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software to offer an integrated environment for all phases of professional video, audio, DVD, and broadcast production. This suite lets you edit and process DV, HDV, SD/HD-SDI, and all XDCAM formats in real time, fine-tune audio with precision, and author surround sound, dual-layer DVDs.

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• Vegas 7
• DVD Architect 4
• Dolby AC-3 encoding software
• Limited Edition Sound Effects Sampler
• Boris Graffiti LTD Software
• Magic Bullet Movie looks

Vegas 7 software
Vegas software combines native real-time SD, DV, and HDV editing with unrivaled audio tools. With its unique, visual approach to digital video and audio production, Vegas delivers tremendous power, incredible speed, and maximum productivity in an uncomplicated, efficient platform.

DVD Architect 4 software
Nothing beats DVD Architect software for professional DVD authoring. Its clean, drag-and-drop interface and powerful layout and authoring tools make it easy to develop dynamic menu-based DVDs, movies, picture slideshows, and music compilations. DVD Architect software works seamlessly with the Vegas environment.

Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software
Officially tested and certified by Dolby Laboratories Inc., this encoding software optimally prepares AC-3 output for professional surround sound DVD productions. Encode 5.1 multichannel or stereo mixes to AC-3 format inside Vegas software.

Limited Edition Sound Effects Sampler
This unique CD illustrates the breadth and depth of the Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series, Volumes One through Five box set. This rich, exclusive assortment of 174 high-quality sound effects does not appear on the five-disc set, which is sold separately.

Boris Graffiti LTD Software
Boris Graffiti LTD easily creates 2D and 3D vector title animations. Includes an expansive Style Palette and Library Browser.

Magic Bullet Movie Looks
Get the look of film with one click in Vegas software! Movie Looks effects transform your video using as many as 65 cinematic tints and glows with easy-to-apply presets.

• Improved HDV, SD/HD-SDI support

• Red eye reduction (stills only)
• XDCAM SD and HD import and export
• XDCAM Proxy Support
• XDCAM i.Link FAM and Network support
• XDCAM browser
• XDCAM Master to disc
• Superior frame rate conversions
• Multitrack video editing on unlimited tracks
• 3D track motion
• Enhanced video compositing
• Keyframeable Bezier 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

• Improved multi-processor support
• Broadcast Wave format multichannel support
• AAF track volume and pan info support
• Cinescore plug-in support
• Gracenote CDDB support for CD extractions
• 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

• Save and recall window layouts
• Flexible window docking
• Enhanced video previewing
• Improved cursor and object snapping
• EssenceMark metadata support
• Envelope brush "painting"
• Enhanced keyboard mapping
• Improved project copy and trim operations
• AJA support
• 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

• 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

• DVD 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

• Enhanced asset behavior control
• 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

• Video Input Formats: AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MOV, WMV

• Supported Audio Formats: WAV, MP3, WMA, PCA, OGG, AIF, MPEG audio, AC-3 5.1 or stereo
• Image Input Formats: PSD, BMP, JPG, PNG, TGA, TIF, GIF,

• DVD encoding, Video: NTSC 4:3, NTSC Widescreen, PAL 4:3, PAL Widescreen
• DVD encoding, Audio: AC-3 5.1 or stereo, PCM