VEGAS 8 Pro

SONY VEGAS 8 Pro

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. More about video editing

Efficient, Professional 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. More about the Vegas Pro workflow

Superior Audio Control

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. More about audio production

Powerful DVD Tools

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. More about DVD creation

Interactive Tutorials New!

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.

• New! ProType titler
• New! Multicamera editing tools
• New! 32-bit floating point video engine
• New! Digital signage support
• Improved HDV, SD/HD-SDI support
• Red-eye reduction (stills only)
• Comprehensive XDCAM support
• Enhanced video monitoring
• Superior frame rate conversions
• Multitrack video editing on unlimited tracks
• 3D track motion
• Enhanced video compositing
• Keyframeable Bézier masks
• Keyframeable transitions, filters, and track motion
• 3-wheel primary and secondary color correction filters
• Waveform, Vectorscope, Parade, and Histogram monitors
• Real-time playback of effects, processes and transitions to external monitor
• Credit rolls and text animation
• Transition progress envelopes
• Alpha channel support
• Flash™ (.swf) format import
• Support for any aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9, etc)
• Supports multiple file formats and frame rates
• 24p DV support

• New! Audio mixer console
• Broadcast Wave format multichannel support
• AAF track volume and pan info support
• Cinescore plug-in support
• Gracenote MusicID™ CD album recognition
• VST plug-in effect support
• Tape-style audio scrubbing
• Audio recording, editing, and mixing on unlimited tracks
• 24-bit/192 kHz audio support
• 5.1 surround mixing tools
• On-the-fly punch-in recording
• Auto-input record monitoring
• 5.1 audio plug-in support for the master bus
• Film-style 5.1 surround panning
• Downmix monitoring
• DirectX^® plug-in effects automation
• Includes over 30 DirectX audio effects
• ACID^® loop properties support
• ASIO driver support
• Keyboard event pitch shifting
• Fader automation
• Real-time record meters
• 32 assignable effects and 26 Master and Aux outputs
• Bus-to-bus routing
• Solo or mute tracks
• Master, auxiliary, and effects bus tracks

• New! Enhanced video previewing
• New! Interactive tutorials
• New! Scripting extensions
• Save and recall window layouts
• Flexible window docking
• Cursor object "snapping"
• Support for XDCAM essence markers
• Envelope brush "painting"
• Improved project copy and trim operations
• Improved multiprocessor rendering
• Project nesting
• System-wide media management
• AAF Import/Export
• A/V synchronization detect and repair
• Real-time nondestructive editing
• Split-screen A/B previewing
• Simple drag-and-drop operations
• Network rendering
• Envelope automation recording
• High Definition editing and output
• Searchable Media Pool bins
• Media subclips
• Automatic crossfades
• Trimmer window
• JKL scrub; timeline and keyboard trimming
• Real-time A/V event reverse
• Dual monitor support
• Multiple docking windows
• User-definable window layouts
• Customizable keyboard mapping
• Dual processor DV rendering support
• Keyboard trimming and event shuffling
• Edit on 23.976, native 24, 25, 29.97 or 30 fps timelines
• Unlimited undo/redo
• Media Explorer window

• New! Blu-ray Disc burning directly from the timeline
• New! No-recompress rendering for long GOP HDV
• New! XDCAM partial conform for FAM mode
• Export directly to PSP
• AVC/AAC support
• MPEG-2, Insert I-Frame at markers
• ATRAC 3 input and output
• Import from DVD camcorder disc
• SDI deck insert editing per channel
• Render to mxf for XDCAM
• Blackmagic Design DeckLink™ board support
• External control surface support
• Advanced streaming media tools
• Application scripting for task automation
• Subtitle time/text export to DVD Architect Prosoftware
• Windows Media™ 9 Series support, including surround encoding
• RealVideo™ 9 support
• QuickTime^® format support
• VideoCD and multimedia CD burning
• Red Book audio CD production
• Advanced encoding tools
• EDL export
• MPEG-1&2 support
• Supports Windows Media^® and RealMedia^® commands
• Sony DSR-DU1 and DSR-DR1000 disc recorder support
• J-H3 HDCAM player support for DV downconverts
• 3:2 pulldown removal from DV .AVI files
• Exports chapter markers and subtitles to DVD Architect Pro 4.5 software

• Scripting support
• Random playlist playback
• Parental control
• Cinescore plug-in integration
• Photoshop^® (PSD) layer support
• Jacket picture creation
• Theme export
• Menu-based and single movie DVD creation
• Easy-to-use drag-and-drop functionality
• Unlimited number of undo/redo
• Media Explorer
• Adjustable Project and File Optimization Settings
• Multi-monitor support
• Multi-processor support
• Fully customizable toolbars
• Get Media from the web

• Keyframeable Transformations
• Keyframeable Crop and Effects
• Additional marker types
• Graphical subtitles
• Title reordering
• Snap to I-Frame
• Greater than 100% zoom
• 4:3 and 16:9 preview settings
• DVD Mastering tools: DLT, DDP, CMF
• Project playlists
• Copy-protection tools (CSS and Macrovision^®)
• Media effects
• Project navigation tool
• Still and motion menu creation
• Support for multiple video titles
• Real-time external monitor preview via i.LINK^®/IEEE-1394
• Subtitle creation and support
• Multiple audio track support
• Programmable end actions for menus and media
• Project overview window
• Multiple menus with up to 36 buttons per menu
• Menu object editing, alignment and sizing tools
• Text editing and shadow effects
• Object snapping
• Slide image rotation
• Add, edit, and move chapter points
• Title and Action safe grid area
• Customizable Themes
• Menu looping

• Buttons on video
• Crop and adjust dialog
• Slideshow animations
• Picture slideshow duration
• Multiangle video selection
• DVD movie creation
• Picture slideshows
• Elementary stream import
• 24p DVD encoding
• No re-encoding of compliant files
• NTSC and PAL in normal (4:3) and wide-screen (16:9) formats
• Imports AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MOV, WMV, and a variety of still image formats

• ATRAC Support
• Multiple audio track support
• Music compilations
• Attach audio files to menus
• Media file previewing
• Import WAV, MP3, WMA, PCA, AIF, MPEG audio, AC-3 5.1 or stereo into your DVD Architect Pro project
• 24-bit/192kHz audio support

• Burn mastered folder
• 8cm to 12cm DVD Copy
• Button overlap indication
• Smart-project re-prepare
• Dual-layer burning and authoring support
• Real-time project previewing with virtual DVD remote control or to external monitor
• DVD project verification and preparation
• Advanced DVD disc optimization with adjustable bitrates
• Fit to disc option
• Supports a wide variety of DVD burners

Saves: AA3, AC3, AIF, ATRAC, AVC, AVI, FLAC, MOV, MP3, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video, MPEG-4, M2T, M2TS, Sony MXF, OGG, PCA, RM, W64, WAV, WMA, WMV

DVD encoding, Video: NTSC 4:3, NTSC Widescreen, PAL 4:3, PAL Widescreen

DVD encoding, Audio: AC-3 5.1 or stereo, PCM