VEGAS Pro 13

Pro Video Production for Your PC!

Whether you're a consummate video professional or you're looking for a way to create the coolest YouTube videos using the limited video gear you have, you're going to love the power, flexibility, and refreshing ease of use Sony Vegas Pro 13 has to offer. A streamlined user interface, drag-and-drop simplicity, and a library of straightforward effects and transitions make Vegas Pro 13 ideal for DIY video production. At the same time, Vegas Pro 13 includes advanced processing for DVD/Blu-ray disc authoring and Dolby Digital encoding, as well as multiuser workflows, all of which are essential if you work in broadcast television or film production.

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• So easy to use, it almost feels like cheating
• Fully loaded with pro-quality effects and processing
• Get totally collaborative with Vegas Pro Connect and Proxy-first
• Bundled with powerful third-party audio and video plug-ins
• DVD authoring and Dolby encoding add tons of value

If you're a music engineer entering into the arena of video editing, or you're just plain tired of trying to use video-editing software that makes you feel like you're at the helm of an alien spacecraft, then Sony Vegas Pro 13 is for you. That's because Vegas is actually built around a powerful DAW-style environment that you can shape to meet your needs. Intuitive drag-and-drop file and effects management, editing tools that require no explanation to use effectively, and on-the-fly file conversion for a wide range of video and audio formats all work together to keep your focused on producing the best looking (and sounding) video possible - all without interrupting your creative flow.

Sony may have made Vegas Pro 13 incredibly easy to use, but don't let that fool you - this video-production software is anything but limited. Loaded with professional-standard graphical effects, color correction, transitions, and other useful processing such as advanced image stabilization, Vegas lets you create great looking video, even if you're filming with an inexpensive consumer camera. Of course, with support for anything up to 4K frame sizes (4096 x 4096) and a wide range of file formats, it really doesn't matter what you're shooting with. On the audio side, Vegas offers unlimited tracks and a full DAW worth of recording, editing, and mixing functions. You can even load up your favorite VST or DirectX plug-ins for advanced audio processing and automation. And if you need to take your project into a separate DAW for even more in-depth processing, you'll be thrilled about how easy the integrated file interchange system will ease your workflow.

If you're working in a professional production environment, then you're going to be thrilled with the workflow tools Sony included in Vegas Pro 13. For starters, there's Vegas Pro Connect, an iPad app that interfaces with Vegas Pro 13 and virtually eliminates the need for all of the tedious spreadsheets and and notes that typically govern offline review workflows. A similar lifesaver is Vegas Pro 13's Proxy-first workflow, which lets teams shoot XDCAM footage and automatically upload proxies to cloud storage, which editors can begin working on. When the full-resolution footage arrives, the files will automatically relink. Talk about a timesaver!

With over 390 video effects and over 200 video transitions, it's not as though Vegas Pro 13 was particularly limited in the processing department to begin with, but Sony still managed to up the ante just the same. On the video side, Vegas Pro 13 comes with Video Essentials VI from NewBlueFX. This package includes 10 extremely cool and useful video processors, such as Chroma Key Pro, Color Replace, and Selective Touch Up. On top of that, Sony also bundled a copy of iZotope Nectar Elements with Vegas Pro 12. At Sweetwater, we're big fans of iZotope, and we think you will be too, when you hear what this simple plug-in can do for your dialog.

All your video's been edited, color's been corrected, effects are in place, and you've got a great-sounding 5.1 surround sound mix to tie it all together. Now what? This is where the suite part of the Vegas Pro 13 comes into play. In addition to Sony's amazing Vegas Pro 13 video production software, you also get essential video finishing tools. Dolby Digital Professional Encoder prepares your surround sound mixes for playback on both professional and home theater systems. And when you're ready to render out your final project, you can also create a fully standards-compliant DVD or Blu-ray disc via DVD Architect Pro 6. Talk about a ton of bang for your buck!

• An amazingly powerful yet easy-to-use video production platform that's perfect for anyone from novices to professional
• Flexible environment lets you setup your workspace to meet the demands of your workflow
• Quickly switch between essential editing tools with the multitool
• Simple editing control and drag-and-drop file/effects management let you achieve professional effects quickly and painlessly
• Loaded with spectacular video and audio effects that let you create polished video and audio easily
• Easily match color characteristics from one clip to another using the color match plug-in
• Supports a simply incredible range of resolutions and file formats for both audio and video
• 4K support allows video frame sizes up to 4096 x 4096
• On-the-fly format conversion lets you add media to your projects without concerning yourself about the details
• Record, edit, and mix unlimited audio tracks at up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution
• Includes over 30 DirectX audio plug-ins, over 390 video effects, and over 200 video transitions
• Use your favorite 32-bit or 64-bit DirectX or VST audio plug-ins
• Import layered Photoshop files with each layer on its own track
• Review and collaborate with others using the Vegas Pro Connect iPad app
• Proxy-first workflow lets camera teams working with XDCAM footage upload syncable low-res proxies so editors can start working sooner
• Project Interchange allows you to pass sessions directly to Avid Pro Tools, Apple Final Cut Pro, and other professional platforms
• Apply 7 new video effects from FXHOME, integrated directly into Vegas Pro 13
• Spice up your video with the included Video Essentials VI from NewBlueFX
• Perfect your audio with the bundled iZotope Nectar Elements plug-in
• Ensure your audio is EBU R128/CALM Act compliant using onboard Loudness Metering tools
• Encode directly to Dolby Digital surround with the included professional AC-3 encoder
• Render using the MainConcept AVC encoder which supports variable bit rates up to 40 Mbps and average bit rate of 25 Mbps
• Create pro-standard DVDs and Blu-ray discs with DVD Architect Pro 6

Discover the power and possibilities of Sony Vegas - get your copy of Vegas Pro 13 from Sweetwater!