
If you're ready for a more robust video-editing experience, Pinnacle Studio 18 Plus combines the powerful new 64-bit architecture of the standard version with the tools you need for more advanced projects. Record directly from your screen to add dynamic content to movies and demo videos with enhanced Live Screen Capture. Create sophisticated movies with 24-track frame-accurate editing in HD and stereoscopic 3D. Choose from over 1,800 effects, titles and templates, and add a custom soundtrack for pro-quality results. Easily share your HD or 3D movies on Facebook, Youtube and Vimeo, or export to share on popular devices.
Get started fast
Easily import your videos and photos from any device, and then organize them in the built-in media library.
Correct and enhance
Crop, pan and zoom, and clean up your clips before you make your movie. Then use them again in any movie project.
Live Screen Capture
Record content from your screen and include the footage in movies with Live Screen Capture. Even add voiceover while you capture!
Make your movie
New to video editing? Just drag and drop elements to make a movie automatically or use the Storyboard mode to plan. More experienced editors can use the timeline for precision editing.
Add some excitement
Choose from over 1,800 2D and 3D effects to surprise and delight your audience.
Combine video and audio
Multi-layer editing allows you to combine up to 24 video and audio tracks. Also create custom-fit soundtracks with Scorefitter.
Share the memories
Post your movies online with one-click sharing to Facebook, YouTube and Vimeo. Create DVDs, and export your movies to popular formats to play them on game consoles and mobile devices.
Includes FREE training!
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Fast, sophisticated movie making
New 64-bit performance helps you make the most of everything you get in Pinacle Studio Plus. Edit quickly on up to 24 tracks with keyframed effects control and clip trim/out points.
Live Screen Capture
Record content directly from your screen, then easily bring your captures to the main Timeline to add them to your movie. New in this version, record both system audio and microphone sound with ease.
Advanced 3D production
Import 3D video from a variety of sources, edit it right in the Timeline and export to Youtube HD or AVCHD 3D. Enhance your project with true 3D effects, or a combination of 2D and 3D effects.
Make movies in stereoscopic 3D
Import 3D video clips from sources like GoPro® 3D cameras and Panasonic® MVC format. Edit in various viewing modes, add true 3D effects, and enjoy the best quality with NVIDIA® 3D Vision® optimization and GeForce® support. Export to YouTube® 3D, AVCHD™ 3D, and more for viewing on 3D HDTVs, Sony® PS3™, and other 3D devices. Pinnacle Studio Plus even lets you mix 2D and 3D in the same project.
Drag and drop HD video editing
Choose the editing approach that's right for your project. For instant results, drag-and-drop your desired media elements from the library into SmartMovie to automatically make great videos—complete with music. Use Storyboard mode to easily create first drafts and visualize your movie. At any point, switch to the timeline for more traditional and precise editing.
Energize with 1,800+ effects , transitions and templates
Add excitement and polish to your movies with over 1800 2D/3D effects, animated titles and transitions. Keyframe-based control gives you precision timing over how your effects, titles and transitions move. The included Montage templates provide preset themes—weddings, sports, holidays, sci-fi, comics and more—for fast pro-level results with just a few clicks. Customize them for just the right look.
64-bit performance
See results sooner with native 64-bit architecture that lets you make the most of your PC's processing power and memory. Enjoy faster multi-track rendering and better file handling.
Timeline Editing (24 tracks)
With 24 tracks, Pinnacle Studio Plus lets you create sophisticated picture-in-picture and multi-layer effects in HD or 3D—just like a Hollywood pro. See source clips and your timeline edit preview simultaneously for intuitive flow. Set source clip trim in/out points, then drag trimmed clips right into the timeline for fast precision editing.
Import all your digital media
Import your videos and photos manually or automatically from virtually any device—camcorders, digital cameras, webcams, tablets, mobile phones, handheld audio recorders, and more. Import 3D clips from cameras like GoPro® and formats like Panasonic® MVC. Pinnacle Studio 18 Plus also supports tape-based and analog devices, and even audio files in 5.1 surround format.
Organize and tag your media
With the built-in media library, it's simple to organize your favorite video clips, photos, music, and other creative elements so you can easily find and reuse them in various projects. Tag and rate your media files, as well as group them into categories for even faster access. Crop, pan-and zoom, and eliminate red eye from photos. EQ and clean up noisy audio. Color-correct video and stabilize shaky footage.
Rotate and flip video
Have a sideways video of your kid scoring a goal? No problem! Pinnacle Studio has you covered with video rotation tools.
Titles and overlays
Add titles to your photos and videos, or overlay a graphic on your project and set the length of duration.
DVD authoring
Share your video masterpiece with the whole family on DVD. DVD authoring is an easy final step to add to your video project.
17 royalty-free tracks
Capture the mood of your movie with the perfect soundtrack. Get 17 royalty-free music tracks from Triple Scoop Music.
Scorefitter Sounds & Music
No movie is complete without a soundtrack. Add music with the included Scorefitter library of royalty-free sounds and songs—they even automatically adjust to fit the length of your movies.
Includes FREE training!
Get a 6-week, all-access pass to StudioBacklot.tv, featuring brand-new Pinnacle Studio 18 content, loads of other training and a royalty-free stock library.
Photo slideshow
Create amazing photo slideshows complete with transitions, titles and effects, or combine photo and video for the perfect montage.
Stop motion and green screen
Create amazing animations and fast-motion effects like you see on the big screen with stop-motion capture. Pinnacle Studio even lets you superimpose people you've shot in front of a green screen over different backgrounds.
Edit anywhere, anytime
Work on projects anywhere with Pinnacle Studio for iPad, then transfer them to Pinnacle Studio for further polishing. Try Project Packages to bundle together all of the media files related to a given movie, taking the work out of organizing and assuring that you always have all the files you need.
Share your masterpieces
When you're ready to share your HD and 3D videos, Pinnacle Studio Plus makes it simple to post them on Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo. You can also easily create DVDs and AVCHD™ discs complete with Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. Export to popular formats like Adobe® Flash® FLV, MPEG-4, and DivX®, as well as popular devices like Microsoft® Xbox®, Sony® PS3™, Nintendo® Wii™, Apple® TV and Apple® iPad®. With Pinnacle Studio Plus, the world is your screen.