Sony Vegas Pro 8

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The Sony Vegas Pro 8 collection gives you a quality software suite that's ideal for video, audio, DVD, and broadcast production. This collection includes Vegas Pro 8, DVD Architect Pro 4.5, and Dolby® Digital AC-3 encoding software. You can process and edit several formats in real time, author surround DVDs, and tweak your audio for pro-quality results. Efficient workflow, precise editing capability, and a host of incredibly powerful and practical features make the Sony Vegas Pro 8 collection a winner!

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• Precise Editing Tools
• Customize your workflow
• 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
The Vegas Pro 8 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.

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
Burn Blu-ray discs directly from the timeline for high-definition delivery. Create standard DVDs with multiple video angles, subtitles, multiple languages, and running commentary. Apply Brightness and Contrast, Auto Levels, Crop, and Anti-Flicker filters. Set CSS and Macrovision® copy-protection flags for masters. DVD Architect Pro 4.5 software supports the latest devices, including dual-layer DVD burners.

Comprehensive tutorials
Vegas Pro 8 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.

• Includes Vegas Pro 8, DVD Architect Pro 4.5, 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

System Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2 or Windows Vista
• 1 GHz processor (2.8 GHz recommended for HDV)
• 200 MB hard-disk space for program installation
• 600 MB hard-disk space for optional Sony Sound Series