Advanced yet user-friendly video editor with HDR support, unlimited tracks, and extensive plug-ins
Advanced yet user-friendly video editor with HDR support, unlimited tracks, and extensive plug-ins
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Program license Trial version
Developer Sony Network Entertainment International
Version 18
Works under Windows
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(20,536 votes)
Developer
Sony Network Entertainment International
Works under
Windows
Program license
Trial version
Version
18
Pros
- Advanced editing toolset in an affordable package
- Quick rendering and visual effect processing
- Unlimited visual and audio tracks
- Access to plug-in library
Cons
- Tools require time to learn
- Requires purchase or subscription
Sony VEGAS Pro delivers a well-equipped video editing solution capable of handling both professional and hobbyist projects. Developed by celebrated visual editing producer, MAGIX, Sony VEGAS Pro gives users a complete arsenal of tools modern digital video editing require. From advanced HDR color correction to a library filled with hundreds of transitions, effects and filters, Sony VEGAS Pro is among the most advanced user-friendly editing software that’s still within the consumer-level price and performance category.
Advanced Features and Workflow
Sony VEGAS Pro isn’t a beginner-level editing software. While its intuitive interface guides and assists users throughout the editing process, learning the various tools and feature functionality takes time; however, its helpful tutorial system streamlines this process. This video editing software is capable of editing practically any type of video project. From home movies to feature length films, this software supports the unique needs every project demands.
With its robust video editing tools, Sony VEGAS Pro streamlines many of the various editing tasks common among casual and professional users. Some of the more notable tools include automatic scene detection, unlimited visual and audio tracks, nested timelines and even multicam editing. Add layers of efficiency to your workflow through shortcut and layout customizations. Swiftly add visual edits, such as color correction, color filters and effects through a few clicks with the built-in visual effect library.
Each tool is fully customizable, which gives users a unique level of control over the entire editing process, which is a rare feature for consumer-grade editing software. Compatible with Open FX plug-ins, Sony VEGAS Pro gives you access to a lengthly library of special effects, editing and other tools. This is especially beneficial for those who are either new to editing or are looking for an effective way to streamline their workflow.
Capable of supporting a variety of footage, from HD to 8K resolution, Sony VEGAS Pro is as versatile as its users. Of course, if you aren’t sure about the correct format, this software offers pre-built file templates and file formats. The impact VEGAS Pro has on computer performance is minimal thanks to its advanced programming, which produces high-quality renders without bogging down your computer.
Pros
- Advanced editing toolset in an affordable package
- Quick rendering and visual effect processing
- Unlimited visual and audio tracks
- Access to plug-in library
Cons
- Tools require time to learn
- Requires purchase or subscription
Pros
- Many different features used to editing feature films and TV shows
- Interactive tutorials so users of all skill levels can understand this program
- Very fast editing with plugin chains and editing in the timeline itself
Cons
- While there are tutorials, this program takes time to understand and master
Sony Vegas Pro is a video editing platform with many professional features. This allows users to make DVDs, Blu-rays or just video files to share online. While this is meant to be a more advanced platform, newer users will find most features accessible and easy to use.
Interactive Tutorials and Easy Workspace
Many people use Sony Vegas Pro for movies and shows, but it can also be used by newcomers who are interested in video editing. While this is meant for users who already have experience with video editing, there are many tutorials to get users acquainted with the tools and features. Unlike so many other tutorials that only tell you where to click, this program has interactive tutorials that actually take you through the steps.
The program will give you prompts and tell you where to click to activate certain features. This makes learning the program a breeze and you'll understand what all the buttons and tools are used for.
The workspace on this program is simple to understand and can be customized to your liking. You can change the size of certain panes and move tools around until you feel comfortable with the layout. Users can remove or add windows as needed. This is a highly intuitive program that considers the user at all times.
Many Professional Tools
This program has many professional tools as you would expect from software used to edit movies and TV shows. You will have no problem generating subtitles, slowing down the playback, creating composite images, adding filters or effects and even changing the white balance. You can change each and every frame or apply changes to whole sections of the video.
Not only are there many filters and effects to choose from, but this program makes it easier to add them to the video. Normally a new window would open for the filter and you would have to add it separately before it applies to the video. Vegas Pro allows you to add the effect directly to the timeline, which is significantly faster than other programs.
There are many other features as well. You can stabilize images, create masks, edit from multiple cameras and more. You can work with video made in nearly any resolution. From low-resolution footage up to HD, 4K and even 8K. You will have no problem working on any type of footage with this program.
Expanded Plugins
While the default version of Sony Vegas Pro comes with many features, you'll be happy to know that you can load even more features into the program via plugins. This is important because a director might want something that Vegas Pro can't do in its default state. Or the feature might be difficult to replicate manually, but a plugin can do it faster.
There are many third-party plugins to download that will add new features and effects. Not only that, but Vegas Pro allows you to chain 32 plugins together so that they are all used at the same time. This makes your workflow much faster as opposed to using each tool manually.
Exporting
Once the video editing is complete the video must be exported in the correct format. The format largely depends on how the video will be used. This program supports common formats and templates used by the movie industry. There are plugins available for other formats if needed. While having so many formats is good, this program does something even better while exporting.
Vegas Pro is a smart program that will optimize the speed of your hardware of the exporting process to ensure the video is exported as quickly as possible. You'll notice a huge difference when compared to most other video editing software. Whether you're making a small video or a feature length film, this will ensure the file is ready quickly.
Purchase Types
This is a premium program that must be paid for, but there are two ways of purchasing a license. You can either buy a standalone license where you pay once for the whole program or a subscription license where you pay monthly. Which one is best largely depends on your needs. If you'll be using this program frequently, then the standalone license is best because you only pay once. If the program will be used infrequently, then the subscription will likely be more affordable.
Pros
- Many different features used to editing feature films and TV shows
- Interactive tutorials so users of all skill levels can understand this program
- Very fast editing with plugin chains and editing in the timeline itself
Cons
- While there are tutorials, this program takes time to understand and master
