Vegas Pro 12

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Vegas™ Pro 12 Edit Product Information

Vegas™ Pro 12 Edit

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  • Professional 64-bit video editing and audio mixing production environment
  • Native format support for popular production formats including AVCHD, XDCAM™, HDCAM SR™, RED®, P2, and AVC QuickTime® DSLR files
  • Supports SD, HD, 2K, and 4K workflows
  • Innovative 2D and stereoscopic 3D tools
  • Powerful Smart Proxy workflow for editing CPU-intensive content on entry-level hardware
  • GPU-accelerated rendering and playback performance with OpenCL™-supported devices from NVIDIA, AMD/ATI, and Intel
  • Closed captioning creation and preservation during the editing process
  • HDCAM SR™ encoding, for pristine project mastering and archiving

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Vegas™Pro 12 Edit is an efficient, intuitive, and forward-thinkingcontent creation environment for today’s most popular production and distribution formats.

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Vegas™ Pro 12 Edit is an integrated production environment designed for a new generation of creative professionals. Combining a familiar track-based timeline with hundreds of thoughtful innovations, Vegas Pro Edit offers a refreshingly modern, cost-effective approach to content creation. Supporting more formats and workflows than ever before, Vegas Pro Edit makes it easy to deliver your message and express your artistic vision.

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Vegas™ Pro 12 Edit is an integrated production environment designed for a new generation of creative professionals. Featuring the same award-winning video and audio toolset as the Vegas Pro 12 collection, Vegas Pro Edit removes the disc authoring components to create a more cost-effective package focused on the art of the edit. Combining a familiar track-based timeline with hundreds of thoughtful innovations, Vegas Pro Edit offers high-end performance and a refreshingly modern approach to content creation. Supporting more formats, more workflows, and more creative control than ever before, Vegas Pro Edit makes it easy to deliver your message and express your artistic vision.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • New! Expanded Edit Mode: Double click a cut or transition between 2 events in the timeline to temporarily split the track into A and B rolls. This enables the user to see all of the unused media before and after the edit point for both events. The adjacent frames of the two clips at the edit point can be clearly viewed above the split track during the editing process. The edit point can be dragged left or right while still viewing the unused frames. Additionally, setting a Loop Region around the edit point enables you to dynamically add or remove frames from either side of the edit point while the media is playing, creating a highly precise, interactive editing experience.
  • New!Project Interchange:Import and export a wide range of project files to and from Vegas Pro 12. The built-in software can convert the native .veg file to AAF, for Avid® ProTools®, XML for Apple® Final Cut Pro 7®, Final Cut Pro X (export only) and DaVinci Resolve 8, and .prproj for Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6.
  • New! Comprehensive S-log Workflow:The Sony PMW-F3 camera, along with the F23, F35 and F65 cameras, can record video with a response curve intended to capture the full dynamic range that the camera is capable of. This curve is called S-log. Using OpenColorIO technology developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks, Vegas Pro 12 supports S-log via the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) color space standard. Vegas Pro 12 is an end-to-end S-log solution, with the ability to apply the appropriate LUT (Look-up Table) during the editing process, based on the display device and the creative goals of the production team. The edited project can be encoded to a wide range of formats, using ACES-defined color space standards as well as other popular non-ACES standards.
  • New! Panasonic P2 Support: Ingest P2 media using Vegas Pro’s Device Explorer, and edit the DVCPRO 25/50/100 and AVC-Intra 50/100 MXF files natively.
  • New! Smart Proxy Workflow:Create high-performance, agile Smart Proxy clips in the Project Media view, toachieve faster playback on a wider variety of hardware. This is especially useful for DPX image sequences and CPU-intensive codecs like MVC and high bit-rate formats like HDCAM SR 444. Media will automatically and dynamically switch from original to proxy based on the Preview playback settings. To ensure optimum quality,original media files will be used for the final render.
  • New! Optimized for 64-bit Operating Systems: 64-bit operating systems are the best choice for high-end performance, especially when working with demanding HD, 3D, 2K, and 4K content. By focusing exclusively on 64-bit operating systems, Vegas Pro 12 overcomes many of the limitations of legacy 32-bit software/hardware architecture. Optimizing exclusively for today's 64-bit systems will enable users to enjoy superior performance and improved stability for memory-intensive projects and formats.
  • New! User Interface Enhancements:Multiple UI updates will help new users become familiar with Vegas Pro, as well as improving the editing experience for current Vegas Pro users. Included in the Enhancements: (1) A new Toolbar Icon for Splitting, (2)A yellow border outlines the most recently added clip on the timeline, (3) Large blue handles on timeline events make it easier to grab the various interactive event modifiers, and (4) more comprehensive tool tips, describing not just the name of the tool but also what the tool does.
  • New! Project Media Updates:Many significant refinements have been added to the Project Media view. Thumbnails are optimized for 16:9, and media that is a different aspect ratio than the project will appear letter-boxed or side-pillared. A more prominent border around the thumbnails clearly highlights selected clip(s). Right-clicking on the thumbnail and selecting ‘Select Timeline Events’ locates theclip on the timeline, where you can use Ctrl+[ and Ctrl+] to move between selected events.
  • New! Project Media Tagging:Quickly categorize your media with customizable tags. A Media Tag can be applied to the entire clip or to a region of a clip. As each clip is tagged, it will automatically be organized into appropriately named Media Bins. “Quick Search” enables instant filtering of media based on a single text field. The “Search Media” dialog facilitates more complex searches using multiple conditions, and makes the bins it creates "smart." Smart Bins will update automatically if any media tags are changed or if new media gets added that matches the search criteria.
  • New! Vegas ExplorerRedesign:Finding media on your hard drives has never been easier. The updated Vegas Explorer now features a Thumbnail View, and supports Windows Libraries including My Songs, My Videos, and My Pictures. Auto-text fill and “Breadcrumb Control” similar to Windows Explorer lets you quickly navigate to previous directories on your system. Using CTRL+ the mouse wheel scales the thumbnail images for added image detail during browsing.
  • New! Shape Masking Tools:While the Vegas Pro Bezier Masking Tool is powerful and accurate, it can be overly complex for masking simple shapes. The new rectangle/square and oval/circle Masking Tools make it easy to mask portions of the media by drawing the desired shape over the appropriate areas. Holding down keyboard modifiers can create rounded corners, move the center point, and change other aspects of the shape.
  • New! FX Masking:Mask an effect rather than just the image itself. This is particular useful for quickly blurring or pixelatingan area of a video clip, to hide a logo, license plate, or a person’s face.
  • New! Color Match:Match colors between clips in the highly versatile and powerfulL*a*b* color space. The Color Match plug-in offers several options to capture the desired Color Data. Choose a preset from the Preset drop-down list or use the Image Source controls to choose the image you want to match. “Use Trimmer Image” copies the image from the Trimmer window, while “Browse for Image” lets you navigate to an image file on your system drive. You can also copy the source image to the clipboard in another application, thenclick the “Paste from Clipboard” button in the Color Match plug-in. You can also “Clip from Screen,” which causes the cursor to change to a crosshair so you can capture a portion of your screen for Color Matching.
  • New!HDCAM SR™(SStP) Mastering: Encode to all flavors of the HDCAM SR mastering format, including the 220 Mb/s SR Lite and the 880 Mb/s SR 444. HDCAM SR is a very high-quality recording and mastering format based on MPEG-4 SStP (Simple Studio Profile). A full range of format templates are included, and the rendered MXF files are compatible with HDCAM SR camcorders, VTRs, and SR Memory solid state recording devices.
  • New!Timeline Editing and Trimming Enhancements: Hold the Shift key while trimming to temporarily invoke the “Ignore Event Grouping” feature, which enables you to quickly create L –cuts and J-cuts (i.e. trim the edges of video independently from audio) without the need to group and ungroup the event’s audio and video components. In addition, adjusting event fades now works across all selected events. The FX Chain, Generated Media, and Pan-Crop icons on timeline events have been relocated to the bottom edge of the event, to avoid accidentally clicking on them while edge-trimming the event. A Trim Start-End mode quickly trims the beginning or end of a clip based on the cursor position, and you can define a region and trim away everything outside the region with a single keystroke. Edge handles now use contrasting colors to make selection more noticeable. Similarly, improved outlining is used to make Event Selection, Grouping, and Sync Link groups more apparent.
  • New! Stereoscopic Auto-Pairing: Allows bulk pairing of stereoscopic 3D subclips on the timeline instead of a pair at a time. Also adds the ability to automatically pair stereoscopic 3D media created with the Sony PMW-TD300, or a pair of PMW-F3 cameras using the 3D Link feature.
  • New! Edit Properties for Multiple Video Files: Select two or more video files in the Project Media window and click the Media Properties button to edit a range of parameters across all of the clips, including field order, pixel aspect ratio, color space, stereoscopic 3D mode, and more.
  • New! Blu-ray rendering support to MainConcept AVC plug-in: Blu-ray render templates for the MainConcept encoder are now included. The encoder supports variable bit rates, with maximum bit rate of 40Mbps and average bit rate of 25Mbps.
  • New!Support for AVCHD 2.0 Standard: The AVCHD specification was recently finalized. The Sony AVC encoder and customize dialog were updated to allow users to create AVCHD 2.0 templates/streams.
  • New!64-bit Audio Plug-ins: Previously, a number of Sound Forge™ Pro audio plug-ins were available only as 32-bit versions and could only be used in the 32-bit edition of Vegas Pro. Theseplug-ins have been updated for compatibility with Vegas Pro 12, which is a 64-bit native application. The updated software includes the four Noise Reduction 2.0 plug-ins (Audio Restoration, Click and Crackle Removal, Clipped Peak Restoration, and Noise Reduction), along with Acoustic Mirror, Zplaneélastique Pro timestretch, and Wave Hammer.
  • New! LABAdjust Video FXPlug-in and L*a*b*Color Space Histogram:Manipulate colors in the L*a*b* color space. Using the same technology as the new Color Match Video FXplug-in, the L*a*b* Adjust tool takes advantage of the perceptually uniform L*a*b* color standard to provide dramatic and precise control over the color characteristics of your content. In addition, theVideo Scopes:L*a*b* Histogramview can display the L, a and b channel distributions of the images in the L*a*b* color space- auseful tool that can also be used very effectively with the Color Matchplug-in.
  • New! Vertical Docking Windows: Experience added flexibility in your window layouts with vertical docking windows in the window docking area and floating docks.
  • New! Preview Audio via Video Preview Device: Audio monitoring can now be routed to the SDI output of a supported AJA or Blackmagic Design video preview device.
  • New! Share Project Media Lists between Multiple Projects: Media and bins can be imported from another Vegas Pro project into the current Vegas Pro project. Bins can be merged with existing bins in the current project, or a new “master bin” can be created that contains the complete bin structure from the older project.
  • New! Auto Re-Name Text Generator Clips Based on Content: Titles created with Titles & Text and other OpenFX Media Generators will be named based on the actual content of the title instead of the current generic naming convention (Text 1, Text 2, etc.), making the titles much easier to identify in the Project Media window and in the timeline when you view active take information.
  • New! Render Progress and Completion Indicators: Render progress is now displayed in the Windows taskbar. A user-definable sound is played upon the completion of a render. The default sound is the Windows chime.
  • New! GPU Acceleration for ‘Titles & Text’ Plug-in: Take advantage of the system’s GPU to improve the timeline performance and rendering speeds when Titles & Text clips are used in a project.
  • New!OpenFXEnhancements: Now supports the OpenFX extension for GPU rendering using OpenGL textures, allowing third-party OpenFX plug-ins that use OpenGL to leverage the power of the GPU more effectively within the Vegas Pro OpenCL architecture. Also on-screen position controls to the Video Preview. Updates to the OpenFXProperties UI have created much better use of the screen real estate by making the slider control area wider and reducing the size of the numeric field space.
  • New!Support Metadata Orientation Information for Still Image Formats: Photos taken with modern cameras and cell phones contain metadata that define the correct image orientation. Vegas Pro now supports this metadata, so that the files are automatically opened with the proper orientation.
  • New! Credit Roll Generator Improvements:Enables the Credit Roll plug-in to import and export credit text, and its associated property/style, as separated files.
  • New! Auto-Prompt to Match Project to Media:It is often beneficial to match the Vegas Pro project properties to the media properties, but users may overlook this option when creating a new project. The auto-prompt to Match Project to Media appears when the first piece of video media is added to the project, serving as a friendly reminder that can easily be de-activated at any time.
  • New! Layer Dimensionality Video FX and Compositor:Adds the appearance of depth to graphics and video clips. The plug-in works especially well with text or other elements that contain an alpha transparency layer, enabling you to add realistic shadow, glow, and embossing effects. Layer Dimensionality is also available as aCompositor plug-in, making it very useful in conjunction withTrack Motion and picture-in-picture effects.
  • GPU Accelerated Performance: Take advantage of video processing on the GPU, including video FX, transitions, compositing, pan/crop, and track motion. Experience between 2 and 4 times faster rendering speeds and improved playback performance, using OpenCL compatible devices from AMD, NVIDIA, and Intel.
  • NewBlueTitler Pro 1.0:Create stunning 2D and 3D titles with NewBlueTitler Pro 1.0. Move words and characters on the X, Y, and Z axes, create lower thirds, and add stylized text animations that shake, smear, and reflect.
  • Closed Captioning Support: Closed captioning support offers broadcast editors a workflow that enables the importing, editing, previewing, and exporting of CEA-608 captioned data in high definition Sony XDCAM MXF material. In addition, Vegas Pro provides CEA-708 uplifting and encoding, Line 21 decode and render support, HD-SDI capture and print, and support for industry closed captioning file types.
  • NVIDIA 3D Vision Support: Vegas Pro 12 supports nVidia 3D Visionfor single-display 3D devices including the VAIO F-series 3D laptop.
  • Precise editing tools: Edit SD, HD, 2K or 4K video with drag-and-drop functionality, mouse and keyboard trimming, and advanced ripple editing including Post-Edit Ripple. Traditional 3-point NLE editing and 4-point “fit to fill” editing are also available.
  • Broad Format Support: Vegas Pro 12 software natively supports the most popular professional camcorder and DSLR video formats. Vegas Pro 12 software also includes support for 3D panoramic photos and still images greater than one gigapixel in resolution. Use Pan and Scan to create a stunning movie sequence from these large pictures while maintaining full HD resolution.
  • Superior audio control: Experience the ultimate in audio flexibility, including unlimited tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio support, on-the-fly punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation, and time compress/expand. Apply over 30 customizable, realtime audio effects including EQ, Reverb, Delay, and more. Vegas Pro 12software natively supports VST audio plug-ins—expanding your audio processing and mixing options.
  • Full-featured XDCAM workflow: The Vegas Pro 12 workflow for XDCAM and XDCAM EX is extremely intuitive and efficient. Vegas Pro 12 software provides all the tools needed to edit proxy and full resolution HD and SD XDCAM MXF files natively and supports all frame rates and aspect ratios, multichannel audio, EssenceMarks metadata, and all HD and SD XDCAM compression types. Vegas Pro 12 software can natively read all XDCAM EX frame rates and resolutions. The new integrated device explorer lets you preview and import only the files you need for your current project.
  • 4K Support: Vegas Pro 12 software natively supports frame sizes up to 4096x4096.The 4K image standard for digital cinema projection is 4096 x 2160 pixels. This level of resolution provides more detail and flexibility to pan and crop. It is ideal for compositing and video effects work, as it provides a high-quality final output.
  • "Titles & Text" Titler:Quickly spice up text with animations and visual effects. The Titles & Text plug-in incorporates many of the options of the ProTypeTitler, but has an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
  • SyncLink Grouping: Associatea “child” clip with a “parent” clip on the timeline. The child clips can be moved independently of the parent and of each other, but moving the parent clip causes the child clips to move in perfect sync.
  • Digital Signage Support: Digital signage support in Vegas Pro 12 software makes it easy to author video for tall signage purposes. To shoot content for these displays, many tripods have a 90-degree camera-tilt option. With Vegas Pro 12 software you can edit in this format with a new "Rotation" setting in the video tab of Project Properties, as well as a "Rotation" setting in the Media Properties dialog (and related rotation commands in the Project Media item context menu). In addition to fast and easy rotation of source media, Vegas Pro 12 software can un-rotate the project output to render to existing widescreen formats, for playback on rotated displays.
  • Multicamera Workflow:Edit multicamera productions intuitively and quickly by specifying shots as you watch your project. Switch between as many as 32 video sources with a keyboard command or a click of your mouse. Vegas Pro 12 software keeps all unused shots as alternate takes to make fine-tuning your edits more efficient.
  • Streaming Support for rendered AVC/MP4 files:Render AVC/MP4 files with streaming support, compatible with most streaming servers.
  • Sophisticated Lighting Effects: Glint, Rays, Defocus, Starburst, Soft Contrast, and Fill Light effects let you simulate the effect of actual light streaming in from behind your source, create colored highlights, change the focus of your shot and more.
  • Enhanced 32-bit Floating Point Video Processing:Work in 8-bit mode for speed, then switch to 32-bit floating point for extra precision during final rendering. This mode allows you to take advantage of greater color range for more vivid colors, reduced gradient banding and posterization for smoother color transitions, linear light capability for optically correct compositing, and many other precision enhancements.
  • Interactive Tutorials: Vegas Pro 12 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.
  • 5.1 surround encoder: Officially tested and certified by Dolby Laboratories, Inc., this professional encoding software optimally prepares AC-3 output for surround sound productions on DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Encode 5.1 multichannel or stereo mixes to AC-3 format inside Vegas Pro software.
  • Customizable transitions and effects: Apply over 190 video effects and 175 transitions—all fully customizable. Effects include: Film Effects, Chroma Key, Timecode Overlays, Media Generators, Credit Rolls, Text Effects and more. Extend the creative possibilities with optional OpenFX plug-ins from industry leaders like NewBlue, BorisFX, Red Giant, GenArts, Re:Vision, ProDAD and more.
  • Advanced 3D video compositing: Create compelling 3D video and text effects, with control over Z-depth, plane intersection, compositing, and more.

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