Vegas Pro 9 Released

[lgh529]

Info here on Sony's site

Includes some mildly interesting addon's for upgrading. Not sure if I'm ready to do it. $239.95 download

The Vegas Pro 9 collection integrates two powerful applications that work seamlessly together to provide an efficient and intuitive environment for video and broadcast professionals. This comprehensive suite offers the most robust and progressive platform available for content creation and production. With broad format support, superior effects processing, unparalleled audio support, and a full complement of editorial tools, the Vegas Pro 9 collection streamlines your workflow. From acquisition to delivery, from camera to Blu-ray Disc™, the Vegas Pro 9 collection delivers exactly what you need to produce outstanding results.

Vegas Pro 9 offers h.264 codec for video compression built in to this video editing program

Precise Editing Tools
Edit SD or HD video with drag-and-drop functionality, mouse and keyboard trimming, and ripple editing. Features include ProType Titling technology, multicamera editing tools, 32-bit floating point video processing, customizable window layouts, color-coded snapping, improved HDV/SDI/XDCAM support, Cinescore plug-in support, A/V synchronization detection and repair, and auto-frame quantization. More about video editing

Efficient, Professional Workflow for 32- and 64-bit systems
The Vegas Pro 9 interface provides a fully customizable workspace for accomplishing a wide range of production requirements. Dock multiple windows across multiple monitors, and save your layouts to fit specific editing tasks; nest Vegas projects within the timeline, customize and save keyboard commands, and use application scripting to automate repetitive tasks. System-wide media management produces maximum efficiency. Network rendering saves time by using multiple computers and networked drive arrays to render complex projects. Vegas Pro software also supports 24p, HD and HDV editing. More about the Vegas Pro workflow

Broad Format Support
Vegas Pro 9 software natively supports the newest professional camcorder formats including XDCAM EX and RED. Vegas Pro 9 software also includes support for still images greater than one gigapixel in resolution. Use Pan and Scan to create a stunning movie sequence from these large pictures while maintain HD resolution. More about the Vegas Pro Capture and Import

Superior Audio Control
Use unlimited tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio, punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation, and time compress/expand. Apply 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. Use the Mixing Console for precise audio control. More about audio production

Powerful Blu-ray Disc Authoring
Burn movies to Blu-ray Disc™ directly from the Vegas Pro timeline for high-definition delivery. Use DVD Architect Pro software (included with the Vegas Pro collection) to author DVDs or Blu-ray Disc media with multiple video angles, subtitles, multiple languages, and special features. Preview and test your work in real time. Apply Brightness and Contrast, Auto Levels, Crop, and Anti-Flicker filters. Set CSS and Macrovision® copy-protection flags for masters. More about Blu-ray Disc authoring

Interactive Tutorials
Vegas Pro 9 software has a comprehensive help system, as well as detailed interactive tutorials that provide walk-through demonstrations of common features and functionality. These tutorials provide an easy step-by-step method of learning the product and the workflow necessary to complete most common tasks.

[edDV]

Thanks, I'm still catching up with NAB. I couldn't spare the time this year.

PS: I hate the marketing bull$t preamble, just tell us what is new?
That is directed at Sony.

[minidv2dvd]

not really new news. we posted about it a couple weeks ago.

Latest version:
9.0 (Apr 21, 2009)

still haven't figured out what's new though, other than both 32 and64 bit versions are in the installation package.

[Wile_E]

Just like typical Sony...only minor updates, a few new capabilities, and a GUI change to a "more professional" grey color. When are we going to see a whole revamped product, like what Adobe does with their offerings? I don't see any improvements listed for the Titler, or 3D accelerated real-time effects with GPU support. The Titler and the effects are slow as dirt to work with, even on a quad-core system. With today's CPU power, we shouldn't have to be stuck with setting the preview window to "preview" only. It should be able to output 30fps at full-res mode.

Last year they offered the upgrade for $149. If it's not that price or lower, I won't be upgrading this time around. Not enough to warrant an upgrade.

[lgh529]

.. PS: I hate the marketing bull$t preamble, just tell us what is new?
That is directed at Sony.

Agreed.

I just got in a hurry on that one so I could beat you to it.

I decided to miss NAB this year. Business is still good, but in this economy we being more careful on non-billable trips.

Thanks Ed

[MJPollard]

If by "whole revamped product like what Adobe does" you mean a complete overhaul of the GUI after every release, then no, thanks. One of Vegas' selling points, to me, is its clean, consistent interface, one that works with the OS instead of wasting time and megabytes inventing "better" ways of doing things. Sure, it means that Vegas isn't a "sexy-looking" app, but I use it to do my work, not entertain me with flash and glitz.

On the other hand, if that's NOT what you meant, then never mind.

[lordsmurf]

Broadcast Engineer had a nice NAB preview this year, I read that. The next issue promises to release more. So far, I've not seen anything I would want or need.

[edDV]

Last year they offered the upgrade for $149. If it's not that price or lower, I won't be upgrading this time around. Not enough to warrant an upgrade.

New update price is $249 (boxed with discs) or $235 download. I got an email from Sony offering $50 off until June.

I'll probably get it but I don't see any killer new features like multi-cam last time.

[SCDVD]

From what I'm hearing the 64-bit version in ver. 9 is very stable. There were a lot of instability complaints with 64-bit in ver. 8.