Non-linear, video editing software Pinnacle Studio is manufactured by Pinnacle Systems. This application permits users to manipulate video content, create DVDs/VCD along with menus and burn them without any additional software. Pinnacle Studio has been sold in two editions - Studio and Studio Plus, with added functions in the Plus version.
Adobe Premiere stands as a major competitor to Pinnacle Studio. A version called QuickStart is included along with the Pinnacle Dazzle product; QuickStart has basic editing tools such as availability of Watermarked effects like Fast/Slow motion and Color correction for video, and effects like Reverb and Graphics EQ for audio. The DVDs are limited to a single menu, with no motion backgrounds and button menus and limited creation to one page for VCD menus. With Pinnacle Studio QuickStart 9, the user gets an additional package of HollywoodFX Standard 5, for advanced audio and video effects plus two track video editing and chroma key. Pinnacle Systems recently introduced the latest of the Pinnacle line, the Pinnacle Studio Plus 10.5 Titanium Edition. This edition is considered one of the most powerful and advanced home video editing applications. It is an easy, intuitive process with extra power and control to bring out the creative best. With the latest HDV camcorders, users can capture quick, high quality videos and edit them on their PCs. With the latest Titanium edition, the user can enjoy a larger effects palette and wide distribution options. With a simple 3-step user friendly interface, this software ensures easy usability. It also includes hundreds of format independent and keyframeable real-time transitions and effects.
Pinnacle Studio allows users to achieve professional quality video and audio editing on a home PC. It gives its user a wide variety of graphical and audio effects, palette’s and transitions for crisp, high quality home videos with professional quality effects. |
