Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software
The Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software allows you to import videos/photos from devices such as video cameras, digital cameras, phones, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, and edit them to create professional quality HD movies. It comes with over 1800 effects, titles, and other content.
In addition to the SmartMovie feature that automatically edits your videos to synchronize with the music and create photo slideshows, it also includes the Montage feature that enables easy creation of picture-in-picture animation. The software comes with the Montage template, which provides simple, multi-layer animations, transitions, and titles for a quick startup. The Studio HD v.15 software allows quick editing of AVCHD and H.264 format HD videos.
Featured Archive/Restore tool enables automatic backup and restore of your work. The Studio HD v.15 software offers functionality to add high quality sound effects to your video files, and stop-motion feature captures a single frame of video with each mouse click. The video editing software comes with a complete set of DVD menus for professional use.
The Studio HD v.15 enables you to upload high-quality widescreen / HD format video to YouTube, and allows video to be exported to DVD, Flash, DivX Plus HD, QuickTime, QuickTime HD, AVCHD, AVCHD Lite, PS3, Wii, and Xbox.
- Allows you to import videos/photos from devices such as video cameras, digital cameras, phones, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs, and edit them to create professional quality HD movies
- Comes with over 1800 effects, titles, and other content
- Allows quick editing of AVCHD and H.264 format HD videos
- SmartMovie feature automatically edits your videos to synchronize with the music and create photo slideshows
- Montage feature - enables easy creation of picture-in-picture animation
- Montage template - provides simple, multi-layer animations, transitions, and titles for a quick startup
- Archive/Restore tool enables automatic backup and restore of your work
- Offers functionality to add high quality sound effects to your video files
- Stop-motion features captures a single frame of video with each mouse click
- Comes with a complete set of DVD menus for professional use
- Enables you to upload high-quality widescreen / HD format video to YouTube
- Allows video to be exported to DVD, Flash, DivX Plus HD, QuickTime, QuickTime HD, AVCHD, AVCHD Lite, PS3, Wii, and Xbox
- Allows you to fix shaky camera shots
| Import Formats |
Video - AVCHD, AVCHD Lite, BD Blu-ray, DV, HDV, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DivX, MPEG-4, 3GP (MPEG-4), WMV, non-encrypted DVD titles (incl. DVD-VR/+VR), QuickTime MOV (DV, MPEG-4, H.264), DivX Plus MKV Audio: MP3, MPA, WAV, AC3, WMA Graphic: BMP, GIF, JPG, PCX, PSD, TGA, TIF, WMF, PNG, J2K |
| Export Formats |
AVCHD, AVCHD Lite, DVD (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or DVD+RW, dual layer), S-VCD, Video CD (VCD) Apple iPod, Sony PSP/PS3, Nintendo Wii, Microsoft Xbox compatible formats YouTube HD DV, HDV, AVI, DivX, RealVideo 8, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, Flash, 3GP, WAV, MP3, QuickTime MOV, DivX Plus MKV, Dolby Digital 2-channel and 5.1-channel audio |
| Input Options |
Capture from DV, HDV, and Digital8 camcorders or VCRs-requires a FireWire port Capture from analog camcorders, 8 mm, HI 8, VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, SVHS-C, or VCRs (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) (requires Pinnacle or Dazzle video hardware) Import from AVCHD and other file-based camcorders, digital still cameras, mobile devices, and webcams via USB |
| Output Options |
Output to DV, HDV, or Digital8 tape (requires camcorder with FireWire input port and a PC with a DV/FireWire port) Output to analog videotape (requires DirectShow-compatible device with video output) |
| Minimum System Requirements |
Windows 7, Windows Vista (SP2), or Windows XP (SP3) Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz required for AVCHD Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66 GHz or Intel Core i7 required for AVCHD 1920 1 GB system memory recommended, 2 GB required for AVCHD DirectX 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB or higher recommended) - 256 MB required for HD and AVCHD DirectX 9 (or higher) compatible sound card 3.2 GB of disk space DVD-ROM drive to install software |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
80%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Primary use:
- Personal (3)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
A good audio/video editing software
I had been using Pinnacle Studio 9 and I just upgrade it to Studio HD v15. The upgrade provided additions of INPOUT-OUTPUT of AVCHD/H.264, HDV format. It also has Archive/Restore tool,...Read complete review
I had been using Pinnacle Studio 9 and I just upgrade it to Studio HD v15. The upgrade provided additions of INPOUT-OUTPUT of AVCHD/H.264, HDV format. It also has Archive/Restore tool, picture in picture that I am really appreciated. I recommend Pinnacle Studio HD 15 over Sony Vegas Studio HD. The Sony Vegas cost twice much and it even not allow user to burn a DVD and it freezes your computer on mpeg-4 output format'g.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
10 lbs of tools in a 5 lbs bag
I use three editors on a constant basis, the AVID Media Composer, Sony Vegas Pro and AVID Pinnacle. Pinnacle editors are good for simple, two track edits ONLY because they have a lot ...Read complete review
I use three editors on a constant basis, the AVID Media Composer, Sony Vegas Pro and AVID Pinnacle. Pinnacle editors are good for simple, two track edits ONLY because they have a lot of FX software that if purchased separatly for NLE's like FCP, AVID MC and Vegas Pro, literally costs thousands. I have used Pinnacle since v10 with exactly 100 projects, 53 of them created by v15. Average length is 60 minutes. In my opinion, v12.1 was their best work. Here's why I would not recommend v15 unless you are a nube, which you wont be after 10 projects, and you'll see what I mean.
In v14 and continuing with v15, Pinnacle added motion menus and more montage themes but they made some serious changes that to me, ruined the product. 1st they replaced SmartSound with the cheesy, 80's sounding, one-man-band travesty called Scorefitter. This, after I invested in SmartSound's WHOLE MUSIC LIBRARY, but I found a work-around, so, OK. 2nd, Pinnacle swapped their decent Sound FX with 1920's quality audio recordings but then also got rid of a few SFX that I liked. No problem, I saved all the old recordings. 3rd and most eggregious is they have ruined the menu structure and virtually elinminated your ability to ever make your movie professional looking. You will NEVER be able to make pre or post-menu graphics in BluRay. You cannot create professional menus like you could in v12. If you want to languish in DVD land then you might be happy with v15.
In addition, The 5.1 editor is worthless, and if you edit AVCHD, keep your movies under 10 minutes or you'll need a work station. Unless you can get used to crashes as often as every 10 minutes.
Seriously, AVID, go to Europe and tell Pinnacle to get Liquid 7 out of the closet, becuase they ruined this little gem.
Reviewed by 11 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-11
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
Cons
- Freezes or Crashes
- Not Very Powerful
Best Uses
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
I use this "product" every day, and each day it is an excercise in frustration. First, the program crashes CONSTANTLY. Don't bother asking Pinnacle support, because their suggestions range from laughable to absurd (they had me disable the Windows 7 Aero theme). DVD menus are far from compatible, and sometimes after multiple render attempts, with settings and menus that worked previously, you cannot for the life of you make the thing burn an acceptable DVD. This software is a poor excuse for anything in its 15th version. It is riddled with bugs, incompatibilities, and misses the most obvious functions - I can add a cheesy 3D flying wedding cake to my movie, but I can't horizontally mirror a video clip, even though that feature is in versions as early as Liquid 7. Go figure. All I can say is, if you value your sanity, stay away from this piece of garbage.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to Navigate
- Quick two line edits
Cons
- Freezes or Crashes
- Not Enough Audio Tools
- Not Very Powerful
- Poor menu structure
Best Uses
- Quick two line edits
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
I use three editors on a constant basis, the AVID Media Composer, Sony Vegas Pro and AVID Pinnacle. Pinnacle editors are good for simple, two track edits ONLY because they have a lot of FX software that if purchased separatly for NLE's like FCP, AVID MC and Vegas Pro, literally costs thousands. I have used Pinnacle since v10 with exactly 100 projects, 53 of them created by v15. Average length is 60 minutes. In my opinion, v12.1 was their best work. Here's why I would not recommend v15 unless you are a nube, which you wont be after 10 projects, and you'll see what I mean.
In v14 and continuing with v15, Pinnacle added motion menus and more montage themes but they made some serious changes that to me, ruined the product. 1st they replaced SmartSound with the cheesy, 80's sounding, one-man-band travesty called Scorefitter. This, after I invested in SmartSound's WHOLE MUSIC LIBRARY, but I found a work-around, so, OK. 2nd, Pinnacle swapped their decent Sound FX with 1920's quality audio recordings but then also got rid of a few SFX that I liked. No problem, I saved all the old recordings. 3rd and most eggregious is they have ruined the menu structure and virtually elinminated your ability to ever make your movie professional looking. You will NEVER be able to make pre or post-menu graphics in BluRay. You cannot create professional menus like you could in v12. If you want to languish in DVD land then you might be happy with v15.
In addition, The 5.1 editor is worthless, and if you edit AVCHD, keep your movies under 10 minutes or you'll need a work station. Unless you can get used to crashes as often as every 10 minutes.
Seriously, AVID, go to Europe and tell Pinnacle to get Liquid 7 out of the closet, becuase they ruined this little gem.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Multimedia
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
I bought this software on the recommendations of several people.
I intend to use it to edit videos from my
GO Pro camera.
The B+H price seemed reasonable for the capabiliies advertised.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
I almost dreaded the pending challenge of learning highly complex and difficult software during the download. I was desperate, however,and really wanted to recover my old camera videos and create something I could edit and make worth displaying. But being of an august age, I had that feeling this was not going to be easy and the results not pretty and I would soon be stashing my Pinnacle HD V15 on the shelf with my several other grand failures.
While apparently complex the software is certainly not difficult to learn.
I was greatly surprised with my quickly learned new editing skills as I opened up what my wife once called: "Nonsensical shooting of the kids and dogs." I pressed on while playing around with the many scenes, the background sounds, transitions, dubbed in some canned music, and even constructed two new film titles. One hour into this initial go at editing had me wanting to download all my other films of the past decades and run them across my V15 computer screen.
I had a private screen showing for my wife. The family 'junk' of the past had her delighted with the results, albeit, this first editing needing more skills than I had displayed during my initial hour of effort.
With winter and foul weather coming on, V15 will be my toy of choice, and I will stay happily engaged with it while bringing to life the discards of my youth.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Collaborate Across Programs
Cons
- Difficult to Navigate
Best Uses
- Educational Purposes
- Multimedia
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
editing purpose
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
I use this software to quickly create amazing slideshows for my friends. They enjoy watching their photos with good music and great transistions. It just makes me happy to know they are.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Good presentation effects
- Great variation of DVD Me
- Sound effects library
Cons
Best Uses
- Quick and easy to use
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
Using in a HP Pavilion dv6 notebook
Very simple to use, good Montage Theme Editor and Sound effects suplied, a lot of DVD menu templates.
Very good for a quick edition with good presentation.
Pros
- I like the Picture in Pic
Cons
- Title only over on pictur
Best Uses
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
I had been using Pinnacle Studio 9 and I just upgrade it to Studio HD v15. The upgrade provided additions of INPOUT-OUTPUT of AVCHD/H.264, HDV format. It also has Archive/Restore tool, picture in picture that I am really appreciated. I recommend Pinnacle Studio HD 15 over Sony Vegas Studio HD. The Sony Vegas cost twice much and it even not allow user to burn a DVD and it freezes your computer on mpeg-4 output format'g.
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
I hate it when they can't supply a manual. PDF is great for those Companies who are cheap and are just selling a product. The latest trend by Corporations.
I prefer a manual and a ohone number for personal service on the use of the New product.
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
Installed on Win 7 Pro upgrade without any problems. So far, my main usage is to edit long audio files. It's very easy to adjust volume levels across the entire track (if needed). It is also very easy and super fast to "move" to any point within the audio track while in the audio timeline. So far, no known issues.
Comments about Pinnacle Studio HD v.15 Video Editing Software:
Seems to be much more stable than Version 10 when run on Vista
Displaying reviews 1-11
Additional Software
- Price: $89.99
Peripherals
- Price: $72.99
What's in the Box
- SureThing Express Labeler
- Hollywood FX Vols. 1-3
- User Guide (PDF)
- Quick Start Guide
- Installation Guide
- Archive/Restore Guide
Why Shop at B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via any UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority shipping methods by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We’ve made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
See sample Newsletter
Help
Company Information
B&H Resources
