Avid Studio Movie Production Software lets you Make Professional Movies and Multimedia Projects with Technology Trusted by Hollywood

Transform your HD videos, photos, and audio files into rich, multimedia experiences with Avid® Studio movie production software—featuring the same technology used by Hollywood editors. Edit like a pro with sophisticated photo and video correction tools, a powerful media management library, unlimited timeline tracks, valuable effects plug-ins, and how-to videos. Then use the integrated disc authoring and export tools to share your production with the world.

Professional interface delivers power, flexibility, and ease of use
When designing the user interface, we leveraged the professional look and advanced functionality of Media Composer® software from Avid®, the top choice of Hollywood film and TV editors. It’s so intuitive that you’ll start creating right away, and so powerful you’ll elevate your productions to a professional level.

Avid partnered with fellow industry leaders to bring you over $2000 in professional editing plug-ins and effects. The options are virtually limitless—fix shaky camera shots, apply transitions and effects, add Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround, and more.

Red Giant Advanced Plug-in Pack
• Knoll Light Factory – Light and lens flares from master effects guru John Knoll (visual effects supervisor; Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean, Avatar)
• ToonIt – Turn video into animation
• Trapcode Shine – Light-ray effects
• Trapcode Particular – 3D smoke, explosion, and rain effects
• Magic Bullet Looks – Change the look of your movie
• Trapcode 3D Stroke – Animation and 3D effects

Avid Plug-in Pack
Hollywood FX Volumes 1-3, Premium Pack Volumes 1 and 2, RTFX Volumes 1 and 2, plus 100 Additional HD Transitions

Add a Soundtrack and Animated Text
No movie is complete without a soundtrack. Enhance your production with the included royalty-free sounds and songs, which automatically adjust to fit the length of your movie. You can also import tracks from other sound libraries, or add original compositions.
To complete your production, simply add animated text and effects with the Motion Titler—it’s as easy as drag and drop. Then perfect your presentations with professionally designed DVD menus.

Share
Avid Studio provides easy one-click uploading to YouTube, including high-quality widescreen formats. You can also share straight to Blu-ray and DVD, or export movies to Flash, QuickTime® HD, AVCHD, DivX Plus HD, PS3, Wii, Xbox®, and more.

Avid Studio: New Video Creation Software Empowers Consumers with Innovative Workflows and Technology Used by Top Hollywood Editors
Featuring some of the same technology used by top Hollywood editors, Avid Studio software is the newest addition to Avid’s consumer editing line up and enables hobby videographers and editing enthusiasts to transform their videos, photos and audio files into rich, multimedia experiences. This high-performance yet easy-to-use editing solution delivers powerful media editing features, stabilization technology, and interface functionality leveraged from Avid Media Composer®—the software used by the majority of Oscar® winning film editors in the past two decades. Key features in Avid Studio include:

• Integrated media library: Enables consumers to quickly find, organize and manage videos, photos and audio files with a single, easy-to-use, comprehensive user interface. A universal import tool also makes it easy to import photos, video and audio into the library from a wide range of consumer devices.
• Powerful media editor: Eliminates the need for consumers to use third-party applications to correct video, photo and audio files by allowing them to edit their assets once in Avid Studio and then use them in multiple projects.
• Feature-rich timeline editor: Offers professional-level timeline editing with markers for syncing audio and video, and keyframes for creating smooth transitions. Unlimited timeline tracks also enable powerful editing and compositing, including picture-in-picture or multi-layer effects.
• DVD and Blu-ray authoring tools and Blu-ray disc burning: Makes it easy to share productions with family, friends and the world with integrated disc authoring and a variety of export formats.
• Impressive collection of professional-grade plug-ins: Yields Hollywood-style results with over $2000 worth of add-ons and plug-ins, including a professional Red Giant plug-in package.
• Product training and SmartTools: Helps consumers get great results with included, in-depth training videos about Avid Studio workflows, as well as video editing basics. In addition, Avid Studio includes convenient SmartTools, which provide consumers with automatic, intelligent workflows that can help accelerate the creation of polished productions.

Features
• Sophisticated movie editing tools, including Smart Edit mode and timeline navigator
• Powerful media management library to organize videos, photos, and audio files
• Media editor to apply corrections or effects to videos, photos, and audio
• Unlimited timeline tracks for advanced editing and compositing
• Professional add-ons and plug-ins (valued at over $2000):
• Comprehensive collection of how-to videos from Class on Demand™
• Optimized for 64-bit operating systems—play multiple tracks in real time and create multi-layer effects
• Motion Titler for adding animated graphics and text
• Audio tools for professional sound quality
• 5.1-channel surround sound import/export functionality
• AVCHD burning; DVD and Blu-ray disc authoring and burning tools
• 5’ x 6’ green screen sheet for chroma-key effects

Get Started with included Training!
Avid® Studio includes an extensive collection of instructional videos from the training experts at Class on Demand™, so you can enhance your skills or learn how to get started. Simply go online or pop in the included, special-edition ?Getting Started with Avid Studio? DVD to view the in-depth training.

Import
Use the Universal Import Tool to easily import video, photo, and audio assets from virtually any device—digital cameras, camcorders, webcams, mobile phones, handheld audio recorders, and more—or let the software do it automatically. Avid Studio also supports tape-based and analog devices, and even accepts audio files in 5.1-channel surround format.

Organize
Efficiently manage your media with Avid Studio software’s powerful, integrated library. Categorize your assets with tags, ratings, and user-defined collections, or use a traditional folder structure—then find exactly what you need in an instant.

Edit
Correct and edit your assets in the library or on the timeline with Avid Studio software’s powerful media editing features—no additional applications required. All assets are permanently corrected and ready for future use, and can be instantly exported to DVD, web, and other formats.

For feature-rich, professional-level editing, take advantage of the powerful timeline editor with unlimited tracks. You can create picture-in-picture and multi-layer effects just like a Hollywood pro. Intuitive trimming tools make it easy to add drama to your productions.
You can also let Avid Studio do the work for you. Montage templates generate multi-layered video and still composites in minutes, while SmartMovie and SmartSlide create movies and slideshows instantly. After using the smart tools, you can customize your project for a signature look.

Input Options
• Capture from DV, HDV, and Digital8 camcorders or VCRs (requires a FireWire® port)
• Capture from analog camcorders, 8 mm, HI 8, VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, SVHS-C, or VCRs (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) (requires Pinnacle or Dazzle video hardware)
• Import from AVCHD* and other file-based camcorders, digital still cameras, mobile devices, and webcams
Import Formats
• Video: AVCHD*, AVCHD Lite*, BD Blu-ray*, DV, HDV, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DivX®*, MPEG-4*, 3GP (MPEG-4, H.263)*, WMV, non-encrypted DVD titles (incl. DVD-VR/+VR), QuickTime® (DV, MJPEG, MPEG-4*, H.264*), DivX Plus® MKV*
• Audio: MP3, MPA, M4A, WAV, AC3*, WMA
• Graphic: BMP, GIF, JPG, PCX, PSD, TGA, TIF, WMF, PNG, J2K
Export Formats
• AVCHD*, AVCHD Lite*, BD Blu-ray*, DVD (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, dual layer)
• Apple® iPod®, Sony® PSP/PS3, Nintendo® Wii, Microsoft® Xbox-compatible formats*
• DV, HDV, AVI, DivX*, RealVideo® 8, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4*, Flash, 3GP*, WAV, MP2, MP3*, QuickTime®, MP4*, H.264*, YouTube HD*, DivX Plus MKV*
• Dolby® Digital 2/5.1 channel audio*
* Requires free product activation via the Internet.

System Requirements
• Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (SP2)
• Intel® Core™ Duo 1.8 GHz, Core™ i3, or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 GHz or higher

• for AVCHD footage the miniumum recommendations are: Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.66 GHz, Intel Core™ i5 or i7 1.06 GHz or higher required

• 2 GB of RAM or higher, 4 GB for Windows 64-bit
• DirectX® 9 (or higher) graphics with Pixel Shader 3.0 support, such as an
- ATI X1000 series (or higher)
- Nvidia GeForce 6 series (or higher)
- Intel GMA X3000 series (or higher)
- 128 MB VGA VRAM; 256 MB or higher recommended, required for AVCHD*
- Display resolution: 1280 x 800 or higher
• Windows-compatible sound card (surround output required for surround preview*)
• 5.8 GB of disk space
• DVD-ROM for installation

Optional Accessories
• DVD burner for creating DVD and AVCHD* discs
• Blu-ray burner for creating Blu-ray discs*

Upgrade or Switch to Avid Studio and receive a $40 Mail-in Rebate from Avid

Purchase Avid Studio between 2/15/11 and 6/30/12 and complete this rebate form to get a $40 mail-in rebate direct from Avid.

To qualify for this rebate you must be a licensed user of a full retail version of one of the following products:

• Pinnacle Studio (any version)
• Sony Vegas Movie Studio (any version)
• Adobe Premiere Elements (any version)
• Magix Movie Edit (any version)
• Corel Video Studio (any version)
• Roxio Creator (any version)
• Roxio Easy VHS to DVD (any version)
• Honest Technologies VHS to DVD (any version)

See rebate form for complete details and requirements

6) Avid Studio

While our top 10 list tends to focus on professional level gear, this past year Avid introduced a prosumer software that deserves mention among them. Avid Studio is designed to be a step-up video editing application that gives the user more professional tools then consumer video editing applications like Pinnacle Studio, but still maintains a level of ease of use and simplicity that allows anyone to use it.

In a way, I guess you could say that Avid was ahead of Apple on this, because you can see that Avid Studio is aimed at the same audience as FCPX - namely the prosumer or as Avid calls them "advanced enthusiasts." Avid identifies this group as people who have done some video editing before or are familiar with other content creation tools such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator. These users want a video editing tool that lets them do more with their video without an expensive price tag or learning curve.

Avid Studio delivers the tools and features that "advanced enthusiasts" want. You can edit footage from any source and it gives you the ability to log and organize all your media including video, photos and music. Unlike basic consumer video editing programs, Avid Studio gives you unlimited timeline tracks for multi-layer compositing and multi-layer effects, an extensive library of media and plug-in effects and the ability to pre-process your media before you bring it into the timeline. I have to admit, I am very impressed with what you can do with Avid Studio, and I think it is the perfect choice for DSLR photographers looking to get into video editing and production and who may not be ready for the professional software titles like Adobe Premiere Pro or Avid Media Composer.

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The hype around Avid Studio--the powerful new video editing suite for hobbyists and advanced enthusiasts--is in full swing. Andy Panizza, Segment Marketing Manager, fills us in on why Avid Studio will become an enduring passion for customers all over the world.

With Avid Studio, Avid is addressing a new customer base. Who are these customers?

Andy Panizza: We call these customers "advanced enthusiasts." They're at the high end of the consumer-editing spectrum, and represent those who want to do more with their video. These individuals have edited before-whether on a Pinnacle solution or one from another manufacturer-but are ready to progress beyond their current level. The advanced enthusiast is familiar with multimedia editing principles, and may have used an application such as Photoshop or Illustrator, so they're not intimidated by a more complex interface. Avid Studio addresses creatives who really want to take their projects to the next level, but don't want to spend a boatload of money to buy an expensive editing system.

What's different about Avid Studio (compared to Pinnacle Studio)?

Andy: Pinnacle Studio is designed for entry-level video editors. The interface is visual and easy to use, whereas Avid Studio represents a more advanced, pro-level interface. We looked at professional workflows and integrated them into Avid Studio, while still maintaining ease of use. To summarize the differences, it really comes down to three things that are included in Avid Studio: 1) the extensive media library, 2) the professional-level movie editing tools that allow users to edit their assets before taking them to the timeline, and 3) unlimited timeline tracks for multi-layer compositing and multi-layer effects.

And, on a side note, Pinnacle Studio customers who upgrade to Avid Studio can open their existing Pinnacle projects in Avid Studio. They‘re not losing their work by upgrading.

Tell us more about the unlimited tracks in Avid Studio.

Andy: Well, Pinnacle Studio is limited to two tracks of video. And the majority of our entry-level customers are happy with that. Pinnacle Studio users can simulate multiple tracks of video with a feature called Montage, which is template-based editing. Customers can just click and drag their pictures and videos into pre-made templates with multiple layers of videos. But with Avid Studio, we've really opened it up and included unlimited tracks of videos.

With Avid Studio, advanced enthusiasts can really get into compositing and multi-layer editing. There really are no limits to their creativity. Plus, these tracks can be anything-audio, video, titles, effects, voice-overs, and sound effects. With Avid Studio, we've really opened up the possibilities to our customers-they are not limited to two tracks and they can get into more advanced compositing of videos, photos, and effects on the timeline. This is the biggest difference between Pinnacle Studio and Avid Studio.

What makes the Avid Studio workflow more professional?

Andy: The Avid Studio workflow includes an extensive media library that gives the customer more control. They can sort, tag, and rate, keeping track of all the assets they have on their computer, including videos, photos, music, and creative elements (titles, transitions, etc.). They can use the library to sort and find the assets that they need for each project.

The media library also empowers customers to modify, edit, and enhance all those assets before taking them to the timeline. For example, they can color-correct a picture, including red eye removal. So they create, and then they produce their project--which is a more professional way of editing. On the other hand, we kept it simple with Pinnacle Studio. Users click and drag their photos and videos to the timeline and then apply the effects-the filters, the red-eye removal, etc.

Essentially, Avid Studio lets you edit like a pro because you can pre-produce everything before you even take it to the timeline. From a professional perspective, it's a lot more efficient to concentrate on finding and fixing all your creative elements first. Then when you're ready to edit, you go to the timeline and spend all of your energy unleashing your creativity versus trying to find and edit stuff. This is a pro workflow--within an application that's still very easy to use and truly adapted to enthusiasts.

We've included more professional editing tools, taking a cue from software like Media Composer, while keeping it easy and user friendly. For example, the library features built-in media editors. We also include a large number of plug-ins from Red Giant, Avid, and Pinnacle to give customers more options right out of the box.

I've been getting a lot of questions about Avid Studio and how it compares to Media Composer. It is important to mention that the two products address two completely different markets. While Avid Studio borrows some ideas, concepts, and the image stabilization feature from its big brother Media Composer, it really is targeted to the consumer space and the needs of customers at that level. It's about ease of use, smart tools to help customers become more efficient, and enabling them to quickly share memories with friends and family around the globe.

What's the learning curve? Will Pinnacle customers know how to use Avid Studio?

Andy: Avid Studio includes two and a half hours of training from Class On Demand. This is a big feature for customers-they can buy this product and be ready to go right out of the box. Not only do they get the best possible consumer-editing application, and the best possible add-ons, they also get comprehensive training on how to make the most of it.

What kind of impact will Avid Studio have on the creative enthusiast market?

Andy: Traditionally we've only met the needs of two-thirds of the consumer-editing spectrum: the entry-level hobbyists and the customers who are slightly more advanced. We really never addressed the upper end of the spectrum, the advanced user who doesn't want to go pro or isn't ready for a high-end application like Media Composer. With Avid Studio, we're addressing the upper end of the market and filling that gap. We now cover the entire range of customers in the consumer-editing space--from entry-level to hobbyists to advanced enthusiasts.

Check out our fantastic Avid Studio Bundles

 

	Pinnacle Studio™ HD	Pinnacle Studio™ HD Ultimate	Pinnacle Studio™ HD Ultimate Collection	Avid® Studio
Windows 7 certified
Archive/Restore tool
Import video/photo from file-based camcorder, digital camera, discs, phone
Stop-motion capture
Automatic editing (SmartMovie)
Rotate videos/photos
Template-based multi-track compositing (Montage)
Integrated Avid Media Composer image stabilizer
Export as video file, Flash, 3GP, on tape or burn DVDs with menu
Extended Export: YouTube HD/AVCHD Lite/MKV/QuickTime HD
Dolby® Digital 5.1 encoding
Blu-ray authoring with motion menus
Motion Titler
Powerful media management library for videos, photos, and audio
Built-in media editing tools
Unlimited timeline tracks
Class on Demand training videos
Additional Content and Extras
Includes Hollywood FX v.1–3 (value $180)
Includes Premium Pack v.1 (value $50)
Includes Premium Pack v.2 (value $60)
Includes Creative Pack v.1 (value $80)
Includes RTFX v.2 (value $100)
Includes Scorefitter v.1 (value $30)
Includes Scorefitter v.2 (value $30)
Includes Knoll Light Factory and ToonIt plug-ins from RedGiant (value $800+)
Includes 3D Stroke, Shine, Particular, and Magic Bullet Looksplug-ins from RedGiant (value $1800+)				(Enhanced versions)
5' x 6' green screen sheet