Sony Movie Studio 13 Suite is video and audio editing software for computers and tablets running Windows. This is an upgrade for an existing Site License of a Movie Studio Suite 12. Notable features for the Suite include not only a video editing application with Simple and Advanced editing modes, but also Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 for audio editing, and DVD Architect Studio for DVD and Blu-ray authoring with custom menu creation. New features for the Movie Studio 13 version include support for Ultra HD 4K footage in the XAVC S codec, touchscreen support, and a redesigned Make Movie export interface. With Movie Studio you can import and capture from a variety of sources, such as card-based camcorders, FireWire-based tape camcorders, smartphones, DSLRs, point-and-shoot cameras, and more. It can export in a multitude of formats and quality settings, including optimized presets for uploading to YouTube and other websites.
Benefits of the Suite
Sony Movie Studio 13 Suite is a compilation of applications. It features a video editor with stereoscopic 3D and 4K support, and Simple and Advanced Edit modes; audio editing and music production software; and a DVD and Blu-ray authoring program
Video Editing
4K and XAVC Support
Along with Movie Studio 13 Platinum, Movie Studio 13 Suite introduces support for Ultra HD 4K video (3840 x 2160 resolution) in the XAVC S codec. And along with the other Movie Studio 13 versions, it also introduces touchscreen support and a redesigned Make Movie exporter interface
Drag-and-Drop Editing
Add photos and video to the timeline and start creating. Drag files across the timeline to rearrange them exactly how you want. Experience the ability to experiment with video editing, while still being able to undo any changes you don't like
Jump Start Tutorials
Providing a quick overview of the Movie Studio 13 Platinum workflow, the tutorial is designed to teach you how to create complete audio and video projects from setup to final delivery. Topics also include: the differences between Simple and Advanced Edit Modes, and several sections explaining how to add that extra bit of polish with Chroma Key techniques and Color Correction tools
Transitions and Text
Add flair to your movies with transitions and text tools. Access built-in dissolves and wipes to stylishly transition from one scene to another, or use the Titles & Text plug-in to animate your text events. Make your words drop from above, shake like an earthquake, and more
Real-time Effects
Movie Studio Suite features over 500 customizable transitions, filters, and effects to add a professional look to your movies. All of the video effects can be adjusted over time. You can even animate the effect, so it changes with every frame on the timeline
Multiple Import Formats
With Movie Studio Suite you can import video, photo, and audio from a variety of sources, including DV and HDV tape cameras, AVCHD camcorders, smartphones, DSLRs, point-and-shoot cameras, and more. Import formats include: XAVC S (including 4K), AVI, BMP, GIF, JPEG, MP3, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, OGG, PNG, QuickTime, WAV, WMV, and more
Color Match
The included Color Match plug-in is designed to make two different scenes appear as though they were shot on the same day, at the same time, and with the same filter
Retouching and Enhancement
Restore dull, washed-out footage, apply brightness and contrast, stabilize shaky video, balance colors, and remove red-eye from photos. Movie Studio Suite includes an assortment of image-restoration and color-correction tools for a variety of tasks
Image Stabilization
Reduce jittery and shaky video footage with image stabilization technology. Adjustment parameters include: Pan Smoothing and Stabilization Amount. Rolling shutter correction can also be applied through the Sony Stabilize tab
Share Your Movies Online
With Movie Studio Suite you can upload directly to many popular video hosting and social media sites, including YouTube and Facebook. You can even upload to YouTube in 4K resolution
Third Party Effects Plugins
The Movie Studio 13 video editor features the following third-party effects plugins:
- NewBlueFX 3D Titling and Video Effects
- BorisFX Key and Blend and Image Restoration (for 64-bit operating systems only)
- FXHOME HitFilm Effects
DVD and Blu-ray Composition
DVD Architect
Produce picture slideshows, single-movie DVDs, music compilations, and menu-based DVD and Blu-ray disc projects. Choose from dozens of ready-made templates or create your own custom backgrounds and buttons. Add a menu and scene-selection menu to any title
Audio Editing and Composition
Sound Forge
Audio Editing application that allows you to record, edit, process, render, and share audio. Key features include: high-resolution 24-bit, 192 kHz support; vinyl recording and restoration tools; Vocal Eraser plug-in technology; the Audio Enhancer plug-in by iZotope; and FLAC file format support
ACID Music Studio
Designed to give you the freedom and flexibility to interact with music creation tools at the skill level that's right for you. Features include MIDI capability, effects processing, and audio recording tools
Royalty Free Soundtracks
Features 50 Sony Sound Series Production Music soundtracks. These professionally produced and royalty-free soundtracks can be applied to anything from action sequences, wedding videos, family vacation movies, and more