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Pinnacle Studio Ultimate combines the new release of the best-selling consumer video editing software, Studio Plus Version 11, with popular professional audio and video tools. It has the latest technology such as a complete HD workflow, with native HDV and AVCHD editing and HD DVD format disc burning & Hi-Fi audio music capabilities. True video enthusiasts will harness the power of the latest technologies without compromising ease of use. Pinnacle Studio Ultimate includes SoundSoap audio cleaning tools, professional level special effects from ProDAD VitaScene, precision Panning and Zooming with StageTool MovingPicture & a ChromaKey green screen backdrop. The BIAS SoundSoap Pinnacle Edition audio noise cleaning tools & complete Dolby Digital 5.1 audio encoding ensure your movie creations will sound as good as they look. The sleek new user interface is perfect for working on today's wide screen monitors and the new Web publishing feature makes it easy to share your movie creations publicly or privately. Scorefitter music generator creates soundtracks, with 40 source tracks & 48k audio samples Simplified Web publishing - share your video creations on the Web publicly on Yahoo! Videos or privately Improved speed and performance - installs and exports faster files Windows Vista compatible

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Pinnacle Studio Ultimate lets you take control of your video quality and style. This Windows Vista--compatible full-featured application helps video enthusiasts harness the power of HD DVD AVCHD, Hi-Fi audio, and automatic Web publishing without compromising ease of use. Pinnacle Studio Ultimate includes BIAS SoundSoap, ProDAD VitaScene, StageTool MovingPicture, and a green screen backdrop.

The BIAS SoundSoap Pinnacle Edition audio noise cleaning tools, plus complete Dolby Digital 5.1 audio encoding

proDAD VitaScene provides the tools to add the kind of professional effects such as rays, blurs and more that really give your movies flair.

StageTools MovingPicture lets you use the same tool the professionals use to create precision pans and zooms.

Create Professional-Caliber Movies
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate helps you harness the power of the latest in technology--HD, Windows Vista, Web Publishing and more. Additional fully-integrated pro audio and video tools give you complete control over the quality and style of your video for superior results.

Your Life in Your Control
Import your videos from most video devices including DV, HDV and AVCHD camcorders, as well as digital still cameras. Pinnacle Studio Ultimate automatically detects scenes and creates clips. Choose from a wide range of keyframe-able effects and transitions, titles and more--all with real-time full-screen previews.

Your Life With Style
Show your personal flair with advanced effects such as Picture-in-Picture, Surround Sound editing and Chroma Key with the included green screen. Automatically generate a soundtrack or import your favorite music. proDAD VitaScene and StageTools MovingPicture give you precision tools to add professional-level video enhancements, while BIAS SoundSoap audio cleaning ensures your movies sound as good as they look.

Experience Your Life Like Never Before
Create professional quality DVDs or HD DVD format discs with multiple menus and animated backgrounds on standard DVD media. Enjoy your movies on your Sony PSP, Apple iPod, DivX certified players, and more. Use the Web upload feature to automatically share your creations publicly or privately with family and friends.

New Audio and Video Tools
The combination of Pinnacle Studio Plus version 11 with highly-acclaimed pro audio and video tools create the ultimate solution for video enthusiasts who want to take complete control of the quality and style of their movie creations.

New--From Capture to Editing and Disc Burning A complete HD workflow with HD DVD format authoring on standard DVD media--Pinnacle Studio Plus edits native HDV or AVCHD footage and then authors HD DVD format discs that will play on the latest HD players. You can even combine projects that mix SDV, HDV and photos that are then 'up-sampled' to HD resolution.

New--Now With Cutting-Edge AVCHD Capabilities Pinnacle Studio Plus users can now import and edit the latest HD format, projected to become the primary HDV format for Camcorder leaders like Panasonic and Sony, allowing for more HDV content in half the space.

New--Windows Vista Compatibility The perfect companion to the new Windows Vista operating system, Pinnacle Studio version 11 provides full compatibility and a sleek look while it offers advanced video editing tools to do more with home video content.

New--Scorefitter Music Generator Automatically generate soundtracks, now with 40 source tracks, which include greater variation and 48k audio samples for higher fidelity and increased accuracy than previous solutions.

New User Interface Pinnacle Studio's interface is scalable, making it perfect for working on widescreen monitors or adjusting the windows to get close to the task at hand while keeping all the tools at your fingertips.

New--Simplified Web Publishing Anticipating people's desire to share their video creations on the Web, Pinnacle Studio makes Web publishing automatic. Users can now post their movies publicly on Yahoo! Videos (more to come) or privately with just a few simple clicks.

New--Improved Speed and Performance Pinnacle Studio Plus now installs faster and exports files of any type at speeds double* those previously possible. (* an average; results may vary)

Advanced editing, effects, and integrated DVD authoring, all within an intuitive interface. Users can master more sophisticated video effects such as HD editing, custom key frames, Surround Sound editing, graphic overlays, scrolling titles, Picture-in-Picture or ChromaKey (green screen), and more.

The included Green Screen backdrop helps you create professional looking ChromaKey effects without the big studio.

Studio Version 11 Product Comparison Chart
Orange Text Indicates New Features		Studio	Studio Plus	Studio Ultimate
Features
Capture from analog and digital sources
Assisted movie creation with SmartMovie
Video and audio restoration tools
Pan & Zoom for animation of still pictures
Real-Time effects with preview
Works with Windows Vista
Convenient scaling User Interface
HiFi Music Generation
Instant transfer from tape to DVD with Instant DVD Recorder
Built-in DVD Authoring and Burning
One-click Web Upload to Yahoo Video
Private Web Sharing with StudioOnLine.com
Export videos to iPod, Sony PSP or DivX
HDV & AVCHD native editing
HD DVD from standard discs
PIP and Chromakey effects
Keyframeable effects
Dolby 5.1 Encoding
Powerful Film looks and FXs
Advanced Sound Cleaning
Precision Pan & Zoom (Ken Burns)
Green screen

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Rating: - * Watch Out - Their Drivers Stop Working at 2 Years ... Pinnacle's Serial Numbers and Activation Keys expire after two years. This applies to all Pinnacle software, not just software downloaded online. Activation Keys bought online AND Serial Numbers for software bought in retail stores only work for two years. It's in the fine print - which you can't even see until you rip open the box (thereby forfeiting your right to a refund) and click the "Yes, I Agree" button during installation. If you have to reinstall the program (or any part of it) two years and a day after buying it, you will have to completely repurchase the software. What's especially fishy about Pinnacle is how it will suddenly start crashing at 2 years after initial installation. My video drivers stopped working at a point, I'd later realize, coincident with the 2 year anniversary of my having installed the Pinnacle software. In trying to fix the suspiciously-timed program crash I was mystified to learn that a number clearly printed on a CD sleeve was suddenly "Not a Valid Serial Number." The Activation Keys I'd bought online, and had on file, were suddenly incorrect. I contacted Pinnacle, who informed me of the two year statement in the agreement. Here is an excerpt from their email: "The reason you are not able to obtain a redownload of your purchase is that the Extended Download Service was not purchased with your download and the time to purchase this service has expired. Unfortunately, this means that in order to obtain the product, you will need to repurchase it." Keep in mind - I was asking Pinnacle for no software. All I needed was a Serial Number and Activation Keys, because the Serial Number printed on the CD sleeve itself, and the Activation Keys I'd received two years earlier no longer worked. Just something you might want to keep in mind before buying Pinnacle software. Rating: - * Powerful but not intuitive ... So far I have the impression that it can do a lot, but I wouldn't say it's easy to work with. I have to use the help function pretty much any time I want to do something new. Now that I'm getting the hang of it, I think I will appreciate all its capabilities. Rating: - * BUYER BEWARE! ... I have purchased Studio 10, 11 Ultimate and now 12 Ultimate. I have wasted numerous blank dvds and countless hours trying to get this to work on my new system. I have Vista Ultimate 64 bit my system keeps crashing and giving different errors. The pinnacle cust service is not helpful at all. I can't even get this up and running to make a video review! Stay away from any Pinnacle software. Rating: - * PINNACLE STUDIO ULTIMATE VERSION 11 ... This is an excellent program & I highly recommend it.The learning curve is very easy to understand. The extra add on & the included green screen is worth the price of the box. I have all ready fixed a few videos with this program & I'm still tinkering & having a great time with all the effects included in the kit. Rating: - * Do not buy this ... Studio 10 was the biggest piece of junk that i've EVER purchased. I cannot believe that anything that this company produces is worthwile. Avoid at all costs.