Sony Vegas Pro 12 Software for Professional HD Video, Audio and Blu-ray Disc Creation, 5-99 License Tier, Academic Edition

The Sony Vegas Pro 12 Software (5-99 License Tier, Academic Edition) is an integrated, forward-thinking production environment designed for a new generation of creative professionals. Combining a familiar track-based timeline with hundreds of thoughtful workflow innovations, Vegas Pro 12 is a refreshing, modern approach to post-production. Supporting more formats, more workflows and more creative control than ever before, Vegas Pro 12 makes it easy to deliver your message and express your artistic vision.

Innovative editing tools
Edit SD, HD, 2K and 4K material in 2D or stereoscopic 3D, with drag-and-drop functionality or traditional 3-point and 4-point editing modes. The Vegas Pro 12 interface provides an impressive array innovative tools and thoughtful touches, with a fully customizable workspace for accomplishing a wide range of production tasks. Nest Vegas Pro projects within the timeline, customize and save keyboard commands and use application scripting to automate repetitive tasks. The new Expanded Edit Mode temporarily splits the track at the edit point and enables you to dynamically add or remove frames from either side of the edit point while the media is playing, creating a highly precise, interactive editing experience

Powerful effect and compositing engine
Combine up to 32 high-quality, key frameable effects per Effects Chain and apply them at the Event, Track, Media, or Project level. Vegas Pro 12 uses an advanced plug-in architecture based on the OpenFX standard, for hundreds of optional effects from leading visual effects plug-in VFX developers. Parent-Child tracks and sophisticated 2D and 3D compositing modes provide a powerful, flexible effects environment. Shape Masking tools and FX Masking capabilities are new for Vegas Pro 12, along with the Color Match plug-in, to quickly match the color characteristics from one clip to another.

Project interchange
Import and export a wide range of project files to and from Vegas Pro 12. The built-in software can convert between the native .veg file and AAF,for Avid ProTools, xML for Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X (export only) and DaVinci Resolve 8 and .prproj for Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6.

Titler Pro 1.0 from NewBlueFX
Create high-quality titles with Titler Pro 1.0, a full-featured titling application from NewBlueFX. Titler Pro enables users to add animations, professional-style templates and effects to their title sequences. Work in real-time with GPU-accelerated effects and transitions and easily move text on the x, Y and Z axes within the Vegas Pro 12 workspace. With 2D and 3D capabilities, Titler Pro 1.0 is the perfect addition to the stereoscopic 3D toolset

Designed for performance
64-bit operating systems are the best choice for high-end performance. By focusing exclusively on 64-bit operating systems, Vegas Pro 12 overcomes many of the limitations of legacy 32-bit software/hardware architecture, enabling users to enjoy superior performance and improved stability for memory-intensive projects and formats

Stereoscopic 3D editing
Create breathtaking stereoscopic 3D projects with the same ease and agility as the Vegas Pro 2D workflow. Vegas Pro 12 provides the ability to easily import, adjust, edit, preview and output stereoscopic 3D media - all using industry-standard professional delivery formats including single or dual files with side-by-side, top/bottom, or line-alternate encoding. Anaglyphic monitoring and output are also supported

Superior audio control
Access unlimited audio tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio, punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation and time compress/expand, while applying customizable, real-time audio effects like EQ, Reverb, Delay and more. Expand your audio processing and mixing options with supported third-party Directx and VST audio plug-ins. Vegas Pro 12 includes support for new 64-bit versions of Sony's Noise Reduction 2.0, Wave Hammer, Acoustic Mirror and more. Use the Mixing Console for precise audio control, with sample-based accuracy.

Broad format support
Vegas Pro pioneered the concept of format-native editing and the latest version continues that legacy by supporting today's most popular camcorder formats including xDCAM, NxCAM, AVCHD, HDCAM SR, DSLR h.264 QuickTime and RED. New for version 12 is support for Panasonic P2 DVCPRO and AVC-Intra media. Projects can now be encoded to HDCAM SR MxF files, for pristine quality edit masters.

Powerful Blu-ray Disc authoring
Burn movies to Blu-ray Disc directly from the Vegas Pro 12 timeline for high-definition delivery. Use DVD Architect Pro software (included with the Vegas Pro 12 collection) to author DVD or Blu-ray Disc projects with subtitles, multiple languages and numerous playback menus. Preview and test your work in real time. Import layered Photoshop .PSD files for buttons and other graphic elements. The MainConcept AVC encoder now supports variable bit rates up to 40 Mbps and average bit rate of 25 Mbps, for better HD quality than ever before.

Unparalleled video editing power
Fast, flexible and feature-rich, Vegas Pro 12 software is ideal for digital video production, streaming content creation, broadcast production and more.

The Vegas Pro 12 workflow
Utilize the fully customizable workspace in Vegas Pro 12 to create a welcoming environment for any type of content creation. Dock multiple windows and save layouts to fit certain tasks, like color correction or multitrack audio mixing. Vegas Pro 12 features a new ground-breaking workflow for Sony S-log customers, using the ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) color space standard to maintain the full dynamic range of the source material throughout the editing process.

Video effects and compositing
Beyond its impressive editing capabilities, Vegas Pro 12 is a full-featured compositing and effects application. Combine up to 32 effects per Effects Chain and apply them at the Event, Track, Media, or Project level. Parent-Child tracks and sophisticated 2D and 3D compositing modes create a flexible effects environment, with an advanced plug-in architecture based on OpenFX for hundreds of optional effects from leading visual effects plug-in developers. Import layered Photoshop files with each layer on its own track to create custom keyframeable motion graphics sequences and overlays. Work in 8-bit mode for speed or 32-bit floating point mode for optimal color processing precision.

Create 3D projects as easily as 2D
Create stereoscopic 3D projects utilizing the same 2D media workflow! Vegas Pro 12 provides the ability to import, adjust, edit, preview and output stereoscopic 3D media - all using industry-standard professional delivery formats including single or dual files with side-by-side, top/bottom, or line-alternate encoding. Anaglyphic monitoring and output are also supported.

Complete multitrack environment
The Vegas Pro 12 collection includes powerful audio recording and editing tools for the most demanding productions. Record audio in a multitrack environment with input buses, professional metering, punch-in recording, unlimited tracks and more. Enjoy real-time envelope automation recording, join audio with flexible automatic crossfades and create mixes with assignable effects. Address Vegas Pro software with external control surfaces, route signals via Master and Aux outputs and much more. No other NLE provides a digital audio workstation feature set like Vegas Pro software.

Import, export and media management
Vegas Pro 12 software contains extensive capture, import and export support for video and audio devices. The integrated Device EXPLORer works with a wide range of file-based acquisition formats from Sony and other manufacturers, enabling you to quickly browse the files on the camcorder and transfer only those needed for the project. Vegas Pro 12 also supports legacy tape-based formats, with full "print to tape" functionality. For xDCAM Optical customers, the xDCAM EXPLORer provides a complete and extensive proxy workflow with metadata support. Significant updates to the Vegas EXPLORer and Project Media views in Vegas Pro 12 greatly enhance the editing experience by enabling you to sort through your content more intelligently. HDCAM SR encoding is now available in Vegas Pro 12, for extremely high-quality mastering and archiving.

DVD and Blu-ray Disc authoring
Experience high-quality, professional disc authoring with DVD Architect Pro. Its clean, drag-and-drop interface, powerful layout and incredible authoring tools make it easy to develop dynamic menu-based Blu-ray Disc and DVD projects. Create multi-menu projects with movies, picture slideshows and music compilations.