• DV, HDV, and AVCHD Support

Vegas allows you to work with video from DV, HDV, and AVCHD sources. HDV is a high-definition format that allows you to play back your movies on HDTVs with stunning quality. You can also import video from DVD camcorders and use digital photos in your projects.

• Professional Effects

The software allows you to add professional 2D and 3D video effects, titles, and filters to your projects. Vegas also features advanced color correction and audio restoration tools that allow you to fix mistakes in your video.

• Surround Sound Mixing

Vegas fully supports 5.1 surround sound audio mixing. You have the option of importing 5.1 soundtracks directly from the Sony DVD Handycam. The software also features mixing and panning tools that allow you to create surround sound mixes from stereo source files.

• Hollywood-Style DVD Creation

The DVD production suite included with Vegas gives you all the tools you need to create professional-quality DVD discs. You'll be able to add motion menus, buttons, and music beds. It even includes more than 25 templates to get you started. You'll be able to add your own behind-the-scenes features, outtakes, bloopers, and other features to your custom DVDs. Vegas also supports high-definition Blu-ray disc creation, direct from the timeline.

• Pro Pack Bonuses

The Pro Pack includes several bonus features, which are not found in the standard edition of the software package. These include the Sound Forge Audio Studio 9 module, over 100 NewBlue video effects and transitions, five Cinescore themes, and more than 1000 professional sound effects!