Pinnacle Systems unveils the next generation of Video Editing Software: Pinnacle Studio 11

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New Delhi, May 23

Pinnacle Systems today announced the launch of its next-generation of video editing software, Pinnacle Studio 11. The Pinnacle Studio 11 family is designed to meet the needs of a wide range of video enthusiasts with three products – Studio, Studio Plus and Studio Ultimate. The product family offers powerful video creation and sharing capabilities that address the latest consumer video trends, including support for new HD media types like AVCHD, the new operating system Microsoft Windows Vista™, and Web publishing for online video sharing.

According to Mr. Ashish Bakshi, Country Manager, Pinnacle India, “More and more consumers today are taking up video and digital photography- not just because it is cool technology, but because they feel the need to capture special moments in their lives and share their treasured memories with family and friends. Our objective has always been to make this possible and easier for users. With Studio version 11 we have taken a quantum leap forward by providing consumers a wider range of formats such as AVCHD editing, HD DVD disc burning and one-click publishing to the web”.

According to John McClure, Director - Marketing, Intel South Asia, "The Core 2 Duo desktop processor is an energy-efficient marvel, consuming 40 percent lower power, while delivering the performance needed for the applications of today and tomorrow. Based on the revolutionary Intel(r) Core(tm) Micro architecture, it is designed to provide powerful yet energy-efficient performance. Combined with Pinnacle Studio Plus 11 software, extreme editing takes 50% less time to make a music video DVD and disk creation time decreases by 50%, as compared to earlier processor generations, thereby giving the consumer the best technology experience".

The Pinnacle Studio Version 11 is available with Hardware Solution Events Pro Deluxe (internal/external) is priced affordably at Rs. 17900 for internal and external at Rs.19900. Free Microphone and Green Sheet available with every Studio Plus Events Pro Deluxe.

Pinnacle Studio version 11 Named Best Software Product at RetailVision Spring 2007

Pinnacle Studio version 11 has received the prestigious “Best Software Product” award for its next-generation Pinnacle Studio™ line of video editing software at RetailVision Spring 2007. Held in Nashville, TN, RetailVision Spring 2007 is a premier global event for technology retailers and vendors focused on the consumer channel. Winners of the “Best of RetailVision Awards” are selected by the decision-makers from Top 100-level Retailers who buy over $60 billion worth of products each year.

Pinnacle Studio™ version 11

Designed to simplify video editing for entry level users or those who want to move beyond the capabilities of free solutions, Pinnacle Studio contains several automated and time-saving features that let customers archive their video memories or create entertaining movies in a few easy steps. The new one-click Web publishing feature enables users to quickly publish their videos to Yahoo! Video for public viewing, or they can upload to the Pinnacle Systems’ StudioOnline.com website private viewing service and invite an audience to watch their videos at the same time.

Pinnacle Studio™ Plus version 11

Pinnacle Studio Plus includes all of the intuitive features of Pinnacle Studio, and adds a host of advanced editing, effects and authoring options. The extensive range of features includes a complete HD workflow, with native HDV and AVCHD editing, and HD DVD disc burning. Users can burn discs on a standard DVD burner using standard DVD discs, and depending on the format, can play them on the latest HD DVD players.

Pinnacle Studio™ Ultimate version 11

New to the Pinnacle Studio family, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate combines Pinnacle Studio™ Plus with a selection of highly-acclaimed, fully integrated professional audio and video tools. Designed for the most serious video enthusiasts who demand more control over the quality and look of their video creations, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate includes BIAS Inc.’s SoundSoap™ audio cleaning tools, dramatic lighting and ‘film look’ effects from ProDAD VitaScene, precision Panning and Zooming with StageTools™ MovingPicture, and a Chroma Key green screen backdrop for easy-to-achieve professional results.

The entire Pinnacle Studio version 11 line includes other enhancements that improve the video editing experience. For example, the scalable user interface not only lets users keep the tools at their fingertips while they get in close to their work-in-progress, but it integrates easily with today’s widescreen monitors. In addition, the Scorefitter™ music generation tool will create a soundtrack to match the exact length and mood of a video almost instantly. Scorefitter’s large sample file size (48k) equates to higher fidelity results, so home movies will sound better than ever before. And, with more than 40 source tracks and a wide range of variations, the possibilities are nearly infinite.

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Aarti Bhargava / Nalini Neha

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