Vegas Pro 8 [OLD VERSION]
by Sony Creative Software
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Software Summary
Manufacturer: Sony Creative SoftwareBrand: Sony
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD-ROM
Release Date: 2008-05-06
Platform: Windows, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Model: SVDVD8000
Product features:
- Precise editing tools - ProType Titling technology, multicamera editing tools, 32-bit floating point video processing, customizable window layouts, color-coded snapping, improved HDV/SDI/XDCAM support, Cinescore plug-in support, A/V synchronization detection and repair, and auto-frame quantization
- Superior audio control - unlimited tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio, punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation, and time compress/expand. Apply customizable, real-time audio effects like EQ, Reverb, Delay, and more. Expand your audio processing and mixing options with supported third-party DirectX and VST audio plug-ins
- Create standard DVDs with multiple video angles, subtitles, multiple languages, and running commentary
- Fully customizable workspace for efficient, professional workflow
- Detailed interactive tutorials provide walk-through demonstrations of common features and functionality
Software Reviews of Vegas Pro 8 [OLD VERSION]
Customer Review: Ridiculous DRM and poor customer service, bugs
Summary: 1 Stars
I do not recommend purchasing Sony Vegas. The actual software itself is designed well and has an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, but Sony's support is the worst in the industry. If you ever have a problem with Vegas, you will have to deal with people who have no compassion and adhere to draconian and nonsensical digital rights management policies.
When I reinstalled Windows, I lost my Vegas 8.0 registration key. I called technical support and gave them my address and customer information, and they said there would be no problem and that I was indeed listed in their database. However, the code they provided me came up with an "invalid activation code" error. They told me that the code was valid for Vegas 8.1, so I installed 8.1 and the error persisted.
Then, I got stuck with a CSR who repeatedly cut and pasted a script that was completely out of context with my questions. The script told me to provide the 8.0 registration code, which was the whole reason for the chat. Eventually, despite having all my information on file, including my registration code that now returned an error, they requested a receipt of my purchase. I provided them with the receipt, but then they told me that they would not honor it because the vendor was not on their list of sellers. It was not explained to me which sellers were on this list at the time of purchase, nor by Sony in its reply.
Therefore, I spent hundreds upon hundreds of dollars and have a useless pile of manuals and shortcut key cards with nice pictures on the CD covers. A simple search reveals hundreds of pirated copies of Vegas, and these people are arguing with someone who has the decency to purchase a legitimate copy? Digital rights management means nothing to the pirates and hurts the paying customers.
By the way, forget about using the network rendering service. Even when I was able to use Vegas, I tried configuring it on the three computers allowed by the license and still could not get it to work because the license files needed to be configured differently. I haven't had these issues with competitors' products, and one software company was even nice enough to refuse my money when I had a similar registration code loss in the past (!).
As a result of this mess, I was not able to honor my grandfather at his funeral because I could not finish his memorial slideshow. I will never forgive Sony for that, and will avoid their products in every way possible in the future. You should too.
Description of Vegas Pro 8 [OLD VERSION]
The Vegas Pro collection combines Vegas Pro 8, DVD Architect Pro 4.5, and Dolby Digital AC-3 encoding software to offer an integrated environment for all phases of professional video, audio, DVD, and broadcast production, with everything neccessary to let you edit and process DV, AVCHD, HDV, SD/HD-SDI, and all XDCAM formats in real time, fine-tune audio with precision, and author surround sound, dual-layer DVDs. The Vegas Pro 8 interface provides a fully customizable workspace for accomplishing a wide range of production requirements with a wide range of convenient features, such as multicamera editing tools, 32-bit floating point video processing, customizable window layouts and more. Use the Mixing Console for precise audio control. Create standard DVDs with multiple video angles, subtitles, multiple languages, running commentary and even copy-protection flags for masters. Vegas Pro 8 even comes with detailed interactive tutorials that provide walk-through demonstrations of common features and functionality.Brands Software
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