Vegas 7.0c Software Update Provides Progressive Scan Mode Support for Sony
HVR-V1 Series HDV Camcorder and HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Sony Media Software, a
leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today
announced the immediate availability of a Vegas(R) software update, version
7.0c, free to all registered Vegas 7 users. This is a significant
enhancement to the award-winning professional video, audio, and DVD
production suite that was introduced at IBC 2006.
New functionality includes support for the progressive scan modes (24A
and 30 modes on the V1U/V1J/V1N camcorders, and 25 mode on the V1E/V1P/V1C
camcorders) on the Sony HVR-V1 series HDV camcorders, and a built-in import
module for the HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit. With the 7.0c update,
Vegas will properly handle the V1 series progressive scan modes
automatically, without manual intervention. Users can also manually remove
pulldown from native or downconverted 24p DV files.
"The Vegas 7.0c software update, in combination with the Sony HVR-V1
series HDV camcorders and the DR60 Disk Recorder, provides users with a tape-
less progressive HD workflow," said Dave Chaimson, vice president of
marketing, Sony Media Software. "The Vegas 7.0c update responds to the most
current needs of content creators and program producers, offering a wide
variety of progressive delivery options, including 1080p over HD-SDI, all
XDCAM(TM) SD and HD variants, Windows Media(R), QuickTime(R), progressive
DVD, and AVC/AAC for many popular mobile platforms."
The new features offered by the Vegas 7.0c software update reinforce the
software’s position as one of the most effective and powerful nonlinear
editing tools for all video formats. Additional enhancements include
improved color accuracy for XDCAM HD export, improved monitoring for DV, SD
XDCAM, and HDV formats over SDI; improved VST support; 24p, 25p, and 30p HDV
project templates; 640 x 480 export support for the Apple(R) iPod(R); and
stream-compliant HD MPEG-2 templates for the Sony Blu-print(TM) professional
Blu-ray(TM) authoring system.
"Sony’s new HVR-V1 series boasts high picture quality as well as various
new features including progressive scan," said Nobuaki Baba, Chief Business
Strategist of Sony’s Personal Video Division. "In addition, the HVR-DR60
has realized disk-based workflow which has been impossible with tape-based
systems. We believe that Vegas updates will contribute to full utilization
of the pictures taken with these products and further broaden the application
of HDV," he added.
Price and Availability
The Vegas 7.0c professional video and audio editing software update is
free to all registered Vegas 7 users. The Sony HVR-V1 series HDV camcorders
will be available in December 2006 in most areas. For more information on
Vegas+DVD software or any of Sony Media Software’s leading audio or video
editing solutions, please visit http://www.sonymediasoftware.com .
About Sony Media Software
Sony Media Software inspires creative expression with its award-winning
line of products for digital video, music, DVD, and audio production. Sound
Forge(R), ACID(R), and Vegas(R) software have defined digital content
creation for a generation of creative professionals, amateurs, and
enthusiasts. These signature product lines continue to advance the art of
providing powerful, accessible tools to unleash the imagination. Today,
there is a Sony Media Software application for every level of expertise,
including a full line of consumer software based on the company’s
professional applications. In addition, Sony Media Software produces the
extensive Sony Sound Series collection of royalty-free loops and production
music, Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series exclusive sound effects, Vision
Series video creation assets, as well as http://www.ACIDplanet.com , the
Internet’s premier site for independent music and video artists. As a
subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the company also develops
applications that enhance the experience for users of Sony hardware devices
including the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) and Sony Ericsson mobile
phones. Sony Media Software customers span the globe and include seasoned
professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries,
students and educators, hobbyists and enthusiasts, and young children
exploring music creation.
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