Pinnacle unveils next-gen Studio 10 video edit software

The local distributor of Emmy award-winning Pinnacle home video editing software, announced last week the release to manufacturing of Pinnacle Studio version 10 – the next generation of the industry’s most popular home video editing product.

Pinnacle Studio version 10 will now be available in two packages: Studio – which is designed for entry-level storytellers who are looking for a quick and easy way to enhance and share precious memories with family and friends; and Studio Plus – which is intended for advanced video enthusiasts who require additional power, control, and quality to create more professional-looking results.

Both products are loaded with a wide range of new features that further streamline the three-step "Capture, Enhance and Share" process, which has made Pinnacle Studio the leading consumer video editing software in the world.

In a statement, Pinnacle Systems general manager Jeff Hastings said, "Consumers are embracing video and digital photography not just because of cool technology or neat new devices, but because capturing treasured moments and sharing their stories are an important part of their lives. We’ve taken a quantum leap forward with version 10 to ensure that our customers have access to a wider range of formats – like HDV – to achieve their goals when preserving memories."

He added: "At the same time, we’ve been careful to maintain the extremely intuitive and friendly user interface that Pinnacle users know and love. Plus, with a robust set of new features for creating sophisticated effects and transitions, we’re exposing hobbyists and enthusiasts to the same kinds of tools that professionals use to create Hollywood blockbusters – where Avid products are the preferred choice."

Studio version 10 incorporates popular features like built-in DVD authoring with motion menus and custom navigation, as well as Pan and Zoom, enabling users to quickly create engaging video slideshows from digital photos.

With SmartMovie II, customers can develop home movies in minutes, choosing styles and genres and applying them with the click of a button.

In addition, customers can create and preview effects in real-time, perform instant transfers to DVD, and easily organize videos, photos, audio and music files for drag-and-drop editing with Pinnacle Media Manager.

Studio Plus version 10, meanwhile, incorporates all of the features of Studio and adds powerful components for advanced editors who are seeking more creative control and professional results.

Additional features include picture in picture (PIP), Chroma Key effects (green screen) and most significantly, full HD editing, particularly creating HD slide shows from digital photos.

Users can also take advantage of keyframeable, real-time effects with preview, choosing from hundreds of standard and bonus effects and transitions that are format-independent (SD and HD), and then previewing their work in full resolution on a primary or secondary computer monitor.

Studio Plus is also found in Studio MediaSuite, a software suite that includes photo, audio and CD/DVD burning applications to help users further enhance video creations.

In addition to the software packages available, Pinnacle Systems offers four packages that include hardware that are available with either Studio or Studio Plus. Those products enable users to capture content from both DV and analog video cameras as well as VCRs.

The hardware also enables output back to digital video cameras and some analog devices, allowing real-time previewing on a television from either a PC or a laptop.

Prices of Pinnacle’s Studio 10 line of video editing software start at P6,372 for the Studio 10 500-pci (P8,075 for the Studio 10 500-usb) and top out at P12,090 for the Studio 10 700-usb (P10,886 for the Studio 10 700-pci).