Customer's review

Brilliant piece of software!!!

I bought this software from Amazon after purchasing my high definition Canon camcorder (also from Amazon). I had recently had a new computer built (and my old one upgraded). As an absolute beginner I read through dozens of posts on various video editing forums and decided to follow the recommendations of experienced video editors, such as having a huge second hard drive fitted so as not to save video files on the same drive as the operating system. Video editing is incredibly resource hungry, not being a techie but having experienced my previous computers slowing down (and crashing) over time because of all the rubbish that had accumulated on them, I also decided NOT to fill the computer up with my video games and downloads, I kept them for the older, upgraded PC.

I installed Sony Vegas and plugged in my camcorder, the capture was perfect, no dropped frames, no computer freezing or crashing. To those people who criticise the software, blame your system, not the software.

Sony Vegas and DVD architect are brilliant. For a beginner, the 'how to' function on the help tab gets you started, without having to plough your way through the more complicated aspects of the software, this comes later with more experience. A particular favourite of mine is the ability to capture stills from the video footage to tag on the end of the finished video, separated by one of Sony's excellent transitions, and overlaid with music. Far better than posed photographs and you've always got the photos on your hard drive if you want to print them later.

For a product of this standard, the new reduced price is an absolute giveaway. I have no hesitation at all in recommending Sony Vegas.

So easy to use!

I was looking for a new piece of vid editing software for my skydiving films. Had previously tried products from ULEAD and CYBERLINK and wasn't totally satisfied. Vegas Movie Studio is perfect for making professional looking movies. When you first open the program it looks very confusing compared to some video editing suits but Sony have got it so right with the "show me how" button giving brief but informative information on how to achieve what you want to do. I sat down and had a play for a couple of hours and in my mind is the most user friendly video editing suit I have ever used! I would highly recommend to both experienced and amateur video editors.

AVCHD WARNING!!!!!

I just thought i'd warn you all that this version of vegas WILL NOT LET YOU OUTPUT your work to AVCHD but only Standard Def.

I purchased Sony Vegas PRO (OEM ver - CD ONLY) from B&H in the US for $130.00 - BARGAIN!

SONY VEGAS so far has been rock solid and i love the program!

Equipment in use:
SONY HDR-SR11

AMD 4800+ CPU
2GB RAM
NVIDIA 8800 GTX - 768MB
LOTS OF STORAGE!!!!

excellent, easy to use editing

There are a lot of inexpensive video editing packages around, it seems: many are easy to use as is Sony Vegas, some are unstable, unlike this package and all are to some extent limited. I use and have used a range of editing software for pc and mac and this can't actually compete with the likes of avid, but you wouldn't buy Sony Vegas for that purpose. I bought it because I purchased an SD card Camera and wanted to edit home videos on my home laptop. It is always daunting to have to learn how to use a new editing application, but the learning curve on Sony Vegas is not too steep and I was surprised with one thing in particular - namely the precision with which you can cut and position a clip. It seems a small point, but this feature is the most important element to editing because it means you can create a hard cut without having to play around with transitions to hide the edges, so to speak. The application has worked seemlessly for me, without crashes or hanging and no consequential loss of work. For this price, for what it does, it is excellent and out-performs many editing applications that cost more but are, nevertheless, unstable. My advice is to get a copy; you won't be dissappointed.

Amazing Package

This is now an amazing price for this software. While I am only an amateur at video editing, I have been able to produce professional results with Vegas. Be aware when looking for books on this software that this is a cut down version of Sony Vegas Pro and not all options are available. I have tried various other reasonable priced video editing software and this beats it hands down. Multi layering, special effects and filters and DVD authoring are all supported. Be advised you need a reasonable spec machine for fast rendering.

Sony Vegas Movie Studio 8 Platinum Edition (PC)

Customer's review

Brilliant piece of software!!!

So easy to use!

AVCHD WARNING!!!!!

excellent, easy to use editing

Amazing Package

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