Sony Vegas Pro 13 audio/video editing software

General

With Vegas, Sony has claimed a prominent place for itself in the world of video editing. The package offers a wide range of functions (and offered a number of them before any of its competitors did), but the software is still quite fast and easy to operate. Naturally, this all applies to the Vegas Pro 13 edition of the audio and video editing software as well, which is an excellent package for both hobbyists and professionals. Especially if you already have some experience working with audio, you'll have Vegas down in no time, as the representation of the video material and the proffered options are very similar. Whether you want to edit a wedding video or an actual feature film, or maybe make a music mix, Vegas Pro 13 is at your service, providing you with all the options you need to create a fabulous production.

New in Sony Vegas Pro 13

Vegas Pro Connect facilitates the collaboration with others (by means of an iPad) - it really speeds up the workflow when video editing and video direction are done by two different people. If your video shoots are done in the professional XDCAM format, the Sony Wireless Camera Adapter enables you to edit with a proxy file (a reduced format). Once your edits are done, you can refer to the hi-res versions and start the rendering process. Project Archiving is a heaven-sent feature that many people have been looking forward to. It allows you to file all the media associated with your project, so you can easily access them again for later editing when your project has already been backed up on a different location. XAVC Intra Smart Render templates, another new feature, enable you to considerably reduce the required rendering time for your projects.

Additional features

The volume meters in this edition of Vegas comply with the CALM standards - a useful weapon in the infamous loudness war. The new practical Multi-tool places the functions you use most frequently underneath the timeline for quick and easy access. Additionally, Vegas Pro 13 comes with a number of great accessory effects, including NewBlueFX Video Essentials VI and the renowned iZotope Nectar Elements. Also present are DVD Architect 6 and Dolby Digital Professional Encoder, which means you can easily turn your film projects into DVD or Blu-ray discs.

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