Introduction Video Editing Vegas and XDCAM Audio Production DVD Creation Vegas Pro Workflow Capture, Import and Export Vegas Family Comparison Technical Specifications System Requirements

ProType titler Multicamera editing tools 32-bit floating point video engine 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 FlashT (.swf) format import Support for any aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9, etc) Supports multiple file formats and frame rates 24p DV support Audio mixer console Broadcast Wave format multichannel support AAF track volume and pan info support Cinescore plug-in support Gracenote MusicIDT 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 Enhanced video previewing Interactive tutorials 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 Blu-ray Disc burning directly from the timeline No-recompress rendering for long GOP HDV 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 DeckLinkT board support External control surface support Advanced streaming media tools Application scripting for task automation Subtitle time/text export to DVD Architect Prosoftware Windows MediaT 9 Series support, including surround encoding RealVideoT 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 Enhanced asset behavior control 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 Open: AA3, AAC, AAF, AIF, ASF, AU, AVI, BMP, BWF, CDA, DIG, DLX, DV, FLAC, GIF, IVC, JPG, M2T, M2TS, MTS, MOV, Sony MXF, MP3, MP4, M4A, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video, MPEG-4, OGG, OMA, PCA, PNG, PSD, QT, SFA, SND, SWF*, TIFF, TGA, TS, VOX, W64, WAV, WMA, WMV 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 *ActionScripting, motion video and audio not supported Media Capacity Benefit DVD-R DL (AKA DVD-R9) 8.5 GB Dual Layer DVD-R DVD-R 4.7 GB Highly Compatible with drives and standalone players DVD-RW 4.7 GB Rewritable DVD-R DVD+R 4.7 GB Philips, Sony, HP, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha DVD+R DL (AKA DVD+R9) 8.5 GB Dual layer DVD+R DVD+RW 4.7 GB Rewritable DVD+R (Writable ~1,000 times) DVD Architect Pro software has been tested with a wide range of drives and should work with most DVD recordable drives. To test DVD burning with your system, you can download the DVD Architect Pro Demo and the sample project for burning. This is available on the download page. From the File menu, choose Make DVD, click the Burn button, and browse to the prepared project folder.   ©2007 Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Ltd. All Rights Reserved Worldwide | Terms of use