Pinnacle Studio Plus Review
Pinnacle Studio Plus, which is a powerful video editing software product from Avid, is quite popular with users. Its improved navigation, numerous features, and cost, makes it value-for-money software, which lot of users find irresistible.
You will find all the standard video editing features, besides the ability to work with HDTV video format, and original transitions and sound effects.
Pinnacle Studio Plus Review - The Various Parameters
Here is an overview of Pinnacle Studio Plus, based on various parameters. These parameters are of utmost importance in the video production process.
Video Capture & Playback
Capturing video is same as with most video editing software. DV, Analog, Standard or High Definition, it captures all of them efficiently.
Usability
Though you will need some time and practice to become comfortable using the software, the software is quite easy to use, and to install. You will also need to spend some time reading the user guide and tutorials to learn the various aspects of the software.
Editing Features & Effects / Transitions
All the usual video editing features and tools are provided to help you get your job done efficiently. There are a couple of useful tools available in the software.
There is a metering feature, which constantly checks the remaining hard disk space on your computer. The second is the SmartAudio feature, where you choose a music track and set an exact time for the music to run. SmartAudio will stretch or shorten the music length so it ends with the video.
Although this software offers some versatile scene transition tools, Studio Plus cannot animate text.
Export & Disc Creation
With Pinnacle Studio Plus, you can export your video to almost all file formats. Pinnacle Studio Plus lets you choose your own DVD menu background, buttons and music, before you burn a DVD.
Help and Support
The user manual, getting started guide, tutorials and FAQs should help you answer all your queries. We recommend that you spend some time reading the documents to help you navigate the software. You can use Pinnacle's support team through email, live chat or phone support. It is free.
Summary
Pinnacle Studio Plus, from Avid, is one of the popular video editing software programs. It is a powerful video editing tool, with improved navigation, numerous features, and an easy-to-use interface. Besides the usual video editing features, you can also work with HDTV video format, and use original transitions and sound effects.
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