Video Editing Software streamlines A/V rendering and workflows.November 9, 2009 -
Vegas(TM) Pro v9.0c nonlinear HD video and audio editing application features SonyŽ XDCAMŽ EX MP4 file rendering and ability to Smart Render MPEG-2 video across different containers for accelerated editing. In addition to audio features such as elastique Pro timestretching and Import Stereo Audio as Dual Mono, support is provided for media filmed with RED ONE video camera. Software also offers card support for capture and output via SDI, HD-SDI, and HDMI(TM).
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Original Press release
Sony Creative Software
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Sony Releases Vegas Pro 9.0c Software with New Features for Professional Video Editing Workflows
Free Upgrade For Existing Vegas Pro 9.0 Software Users Provides XDCAM EX MP4 File Rendering, Enhanced MPEG-2 Smart Render, Enhanced Audio Capabilities and Expanded RED ONE Media Support
MADISON, Wis., Nov. 2 -- Sony Creative Software Inc., a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced Vegas(TM) Pro 9.0c software, the latest update to its award-winning nonlinear HD video and audio editing (NLE) application. Vegas Pro 9.0c software features SonyŽ XDCAMŽ EX MP4 file rendering and the ability to Smart Render MPEG-2 video across different containers for faster, more seamless editing. New audio features, including exclusive elastique Pro timestretching and Import Stereo Audio as Dual Mono, offer provide even more professional depth to this award-winning NLE. Additional support for media filmed with the RED ONE video camera streamlines file access and efficiency for editors working with footage up to 4K resolution. Vegas Pro 9.0c software also includes additional card support for capture and output via SDI, HD-SDI and HDMI(TM).
"This Vegas Pro update delivers a stronger, more flexible NLE to better equip video editing professionals with the necessary tools to create exceptional results in an evolving digital editing landscape," said Dave Chaimson, vice-president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. "With significant additions to XDCAM rendering functionality, expanded RED ONE media support and all-new high quality audio tools, Vegas Pro 9.0c software nimbly handles the challenging and diverse needs of today's editors."
Vegas Pro 9.0c Feature Highlights
-- XDCAM EX MP4 File Rendering
XDCAM EX MP4 file rendering support provides a complete solution for professional XDCAM EX camera footage to be edited within Vegas Pro software and easily written back to the camera, essentially creating a quick and simple roundtrip that delivers significant time savings for users working independently in the field or in the studio needing to transfer final projects directly on the SxS (solid state) media.
-- Cross-format MPEG-2 Smart Render
Leveraging exclusive Vegas Pro Smart Render technology across various formats for MPEG-2 allows video frames to pass through the engine unaltered, facilitating faster encoding while providing less generation loss for cuts-only projects or projects with minimal changes.
-- Import Stereo as Dual Mono
The option to automatically split stereo audio channels into independent audio tracks as they are brought into the timeline increases processing control for variety of applications such as an interview in which channel one contains the interviewer's voice and channel two contains the subject's voice.
-- Additional Card Support and MPEG Video Quality Adjustment
Expanded card support accommodates Blackmagic Design Decklink HD Extreme, AJA IO Express and AJA Xena LHi, supplying further support for high-end capture and output via SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI for increased editing workflow flexibility.
-- Device Explorer RED ONE (.r3d) Media Display and Import
Similar in functionality to existing support for AVCHD(TM) and XDCAM EX devices, the ability to browse, display and import RED ONE (.r3d) files directly from the Device Explorer provides users with the ability to quickly import only the media needed directly from the camera.
-- elastique Pro Time Stretching
Exclusive elastique Pro time stretch processes enable dramatic audio timestretching and pitch shifting. Significant user controls help to retain maximum sound quality, yielding more pristine audio results. The elastique Pro time stretch and pitch shift processes provide better sounding audio when processing audio files. Users can adjust settings and select from various stretching methods that are tailored to their source audio including Pro, Soloist, and Efficient modes.
Price and Availability
The Vegas Pro 9.0c software update is free for existing registered users and is available now for download online at www.sonycreativesoftware.com. Vegas Pro 9 software is available in English, German, Spanish, Japanese, and French. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for Vegas Pro 9 is U.S. $699.95.
About Sony Creative Software
Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, music, DVD, and audio production. The company develops applications that integrate with and enhance use of Sony cameras and other hardware devices. Sony Creative Software customers span the globe and include seasoned professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, as well as students, educators, hobbyists, and enthusiasts. For more information about professional and consumer products, visit www.sonycreativesoftware.com.
Vegas is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
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