New Vegas Pro 10 From Sony and Vegas Pro Production Assistant 2 Now Available

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the availability of Vegas Pro 10 and Vegas Pro Production Assistant 2 software. A significant upgrade to the award-winning NLE, Vegas Pro 10 software is available for $699.95 (MSRP) and now includes native stereoscopic 3D editing tools, improved closed captioning features, and numerous workflow enhancements. Vegas Pro Production Assistant 2 is available for $199.95 (MSRP) and offers extensive batch processing tools and hands-free media card processes along with numerous other critical timesaving features.

New Features in Vegas Pro 10

    --  Stereoscopic 3D Editing: Vegas Pro 10 facilitates the creation of 3D
        projects by enabling users to import, adjust, edit, preview and export
        stereoscopic 3D projects natively without any additional tools or
        plug-ins.
    --  Improved Closed Captioning: Improved support for closed captions in
        Vegas Pro 10 provides broadcasters with captions in the Video Preview
        window, support for Line 21 closed captions, HD SDI closed caption
        capture, multiple closed captioning file types and the ability to export
        captions for Sony DVD Architect™, YouTube™, RealPlayer®,
        QuickTime™, and Windows Media Player®.
    --  Workflow Tools and Enhancements: Expanded Multicam functionality,
        extensive performance optimizations for DSLR video, and track grouping
        for advanced timeline management.
    --  Image Stabilization: New stabilization tools greatly reduce jittery or
        shaky video caused by hand held recording.
    --  Video Plug-in SDK: Video Effects Plug-in Architecture: Vegas Pro 10 now
        offers a completely new video effects plug-in architecture based on the
        Open Effects Association standard - that enables third party plug-in
        developers to develop advanced video effect plug-ins more easily and
        rapidly.
    --  Enhanced Audio Tools: In addition to the Dolby Digital Professional™
        5.1 surround sound production capabilities of Vegas Pro, the new version
        includes audio event FX, input busses, VU meters and track meters.

New Features in Vegas Pro Production Assistant 2

    --  Hands-Free Media Card Workflow: Using the Hands-Free Media Card
        Workflow, editors can automate the entire import, edit and render
        process using custom templates and rely on the software to automate
        final output delivery.
    --  Additional Batch Processes: Hundreds of batch processes are now
        available to streamline editing and delivery in order to more
        efficiently prepare content for multiple destinations such as social
        media sites, discs or mobile devices in various aspect ratios and
        bitrates from a single source.
    --  Template Creation Assistant: The template creation assistant offers
        editors more control over creating rich templates by streamlining
        repetitive tasks.
    --  Auto-Trim: Automatically trim pre- and post-roll from selected events on
        the timeline.
    --  Annotated Slugs: Annotated slugs automatically label each piece of media
        for easy identification and organization.
    --  Automated File-Based Catalog Transfers: Automated transfer ensures
        file-based media moves quickly and seamlessly from memory card to hard
        drive.
    --  Lower Third Insertion: Editors can create and manage custom lower
        thirds, saving time and enabling greater project personalization.

More information on Vegas Pro software and the entire line of Sony Creative Software products can be found at www.sonycreativesoftware.com.

Price and Availability

Vegas Pro 10 software is now available for purchase at retailers worldwide and online at www.sonycreativesoftware.com. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for Vegas Pro 10 software is U.S. $699.95. Upgrades from previous versions of Vegas Pro are available for U.S. $249.95 from www.sonycreativesoftware.com. Localized French, German, Spanish, and Japanese versions are also now available.

Vegas Pro Production Assistant 2 software is now available for purchase at retailers worldwide and online at www.sonycreativesoftware.com. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for Vegas Pro Production Assistant 2 software is U.S. $199.95. Upgrades from the previous version of Vegas Pro Production Assistant are available for U.S. $79.95 from www.sonycreativesoftware.com.

About Sony Creative Software

Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning line of products for digital video, music, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and audio production. The company develops applications that integrate with and enhance use of Sony cameras and other hardware devices. Sony Creative Software customers span the globe and include seasoned professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries, as well as students, educators, hobbyists, and enthusiasts. For more information about professional and consumer products, visit www.sonycreativesoftware.com.

Vegas is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Creative Software Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

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