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System SpecsWindows® 7, Windows Vista® (SP2)
Intel® Core™ Duo 1.8 GHz, Core™ i3, or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 GHz or higher
Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.66 GHz, Intel Core™ i5 or i7 1.06 GHz or higher required for AVCHD*
2 GB of RAM or higher, 4 GB for Windows 64-bit
DirectX® 9 (or higher) graphics with Pixel Shader 3.0 support, such as:
ATI X1000 series (or higher)
Nvidia GeForce 6 series (or higher)
Intel GMA X3000 series (or higher)
128 MB VGA VRAM; 256 MB or higher recommended, required for AVCHD*
Display resolution: 1280 x 800 or higher
More info on: http://www.avid.com/US/products/Avid-Studio
Popular FAQs
Avid Studio Patch History
Avid Studio Compatibility with Previous Studio Version Content
1305 Error on install of Avid Studio or Studio 15
NGstudio Error when using or installing Studio
Avid Studio Resources, tutorials, training, etc
Studio 15 and Avid Studio Comparison
Avid Studio System Requirements
Avid Studio Crashing Problems
No or poor quality video preview in Avid Studio
What capture hardware is supported with Avid Studio?
Hardware drivers for Pinnacle / Dazzle* Studio versions
Windows 7 Compatibility with Avid-Pinnacle products
Pinnacle and Avid Studio download problems
Error - CRC Failed in “filename…” or Error - “Some installation files are corrupt.
Virus warning with Class on Demand DVD
Scroll down for Comparison
Comparison Studio 15 and Avid Studio
Windows 7 certified
Archive/Restore tool
Import video/photo from file-based camcorder, digital camera, discs, phone
Stop-motion capture
Automatic editing (SmartMovie)
Rotate videos/photos
Template-based multi-track compositing (Montage)
Integrated Avid Media Composer image stabilizer
Export as video file, Flash, 3GP, on tape or burn DVDs with menu
Extended Export: YouTube HD/AVCHD Lite/QuickTime HD
Dolby® Digital 5.1 Encoding/Decoding
Blu-ray authoring with motion menus
Motion Titler
Powerful media management library for videos, photos, and audio
Correct and enhance Library media
Unlimited timeline tracks
Class on Demand training videos
Additional Content and Extras
Includes Hollywood FX v.1–3 (value $180)
Includes Premium Pack v.1 (value $50)
Includes Premium Pack v.2 (value $60)
Includes Creative Pack v.1
(value $80)
Includes RTFX v.2
(value $100)
Includes Scorefitter v.1
(value $30)
Includes Scorefitter v.2
(value $30)
Includes Knoll Light Factory and ToonIt plug-ins from RedGiant
(value $800+)
Includes 3D Stroke, Shine, Particular, and Magic Bullet Looks plug-ins from RedGiant
(value $1800+)
5' x 6' green screen sheet
Supported import formats
Hardware/Disc Formats
·Analog (VHS, Analog camcorder, etc.)
Click here to see supported capture devices:
http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=384431
·Webcam
·DV, HDV camcorders
·Disc (DVD, Blu-Ray)
·AVCHD, Hard drive camcorders
Image Files : bmp ,gif (not animated),jpeg,jpg,pcx,png,psd,tga,tif,wmf
Video Files:
·AVI Files (.avi)
·MPEG-1/2 Files (.mpg, .mpeg, mod, .m1v, m2v, .mp2)
·MPEG-4 Files (.mp4)
·AVCHD/HDV/M2T Files (.m2t, .m2ts, .mts)
·TOD Files (.tod)
·WMV Files (.wmv)
·MOV Files (.mov) - QuickTime (.MOV) video files support with Studio
·3GP Files (.3gp, .3g2, .skm)
·Digital Video File (.dv, .dvsd)
·iTunes Video File (.m4v)
·YUV Files (.yuv, .2vuy)
·ASF Files (.asf)
·Internal Video Files (.dif, .ts2)
·Matroska container files (.mkv)
·Other Files (.dvd)
Audio Files: ac3,m4a,mp2,mp3,mpa,wav,wma
Pinnacle Studio™ HD
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USB based:
710-USB
510-USB
700-USB
500-USB
MovieBox Deluxe
DVC-90
DVC-100
DVC-101
DVC-103
DVC-107
DVC-130 (no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
DVC-170 (no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
PCI based:
700-PCI (a.k.a. Pinnacle Studio Deluxe 2)
500-PCI (a.k.a. Pinnacle AV/DV)
Any 1394 cards.
Pinnacle / Dazzle* drivers link
Pinnacle Studio™ HD Ultimate
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(Enhanced versions of these
System Specs Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (SP2),Windows XP (SP3)
Intel® Pentium® or AMD Athlon™ 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
- Intel Core™ 2 or i7 2.4 GHz required for AVCHD* (2.66 GHz 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)
- 128 MB required for Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks Plug-in: Pixelshader 2 required, Intel GMA integrated graphi
- 256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
3.6 GB of disk space
DVD-ROM drive to install software
1 PCI slot
1 USB 2.0 port
Popular FAQsWill my previously purchased content work in Studio 15?
1305 Error on install of Avid Studio or Studio 15
Error or crash while installing Studio 14 & 15
Studio 15 Resources, tutorials, training, etc
Studio 15 and Avid Studio Comparison
Studio crashing problems
Studio 14 or 15 hangs or crashes while launching (Starting)
What Capture Hardware will work with Studio 15?
Export Error during Make Movie in Studio
Uninstall / Reinstall Instructions for Studio 14 & 15
Hardware drivers for Pinnacle / Dazzle* Studio versions
Windows 7 Compatibility with Avid-Pinnacle products
Pinnacle and Avid Studio download problems
Scroll down for Comparison
Content availability in various Studio versions
What are the system requirements for the Studio 15 product line?
Error - CRC Failed in “filename…” or Error - “Some installation files are corrupt. Please download a fresh copy and retry the installation
Comparison Studio 15HD/Ultimate/UltimateCollection
Activations
PAL/NTSC
MPEG2 (incl. MPEG1 layer2 audio)
DivX & MPEG4
MP3
Dolby 2 Channel
Dolby 5.1 Channel
AAC
AMR audio (3gpp export)
Capture/Import
3 GPP
AVI
Capture to SmartMovie
DivX
DVD Title Import
HDV
MPEG1
MPEG2
MPEG4
Progressive scan MPEG2
WMV
AVCHD/BD
AC3
PCTV MPEG PS: ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-S
PCLE Video Transfer files
QT mov (DV/MPEG4)
.tod
Audio
Preview on second monitor
Video Overlay Track
Motion Titler
2D Transitions
Alpha Magic transitions
Keyframe - RTFX Video Plugins
HFX Basic 3D Transitions (Free)
HFX Volume 2
Extended templated based editing (IMG/Montage)
Extended Editing Themes
HFX Volume 1
HFX Volume 3
3rd-Party transitions
Montage Themes
SmartMovie Styles
Music Video - Dreamy
Music Video - Electra
Musci Video - Fast Paced
Music Video - Moody
Music Video - Nostalgia
Music Video - Old Movie
Music Video - Pop Star
Nusic Video- Simple & Elegant
Music Video - Vaudeville
Music Video - Wild & Crazy
Slideshow - Dreamy
Music Video - Slow & Romantic
Slideshow - Documentary
Slideshow - Elegant
Slideshow - Montage
Slideshow - Nostalgia
Slideshow - Presentation
Slideshow - Swing
RTFX Video Plug-ins
2D Editor
Auto Color Correction
Black and White
Blur
Chroma Keyer
Color Correction
Color Map
DreamGlow
Earthquake
Emboss
HFX Filter
Invert
Lens Flare
Lighting
Luma Key
Magnify
Motion Blur
Noise Reduction
Old Film
Pan and Zoom
Picture-in-picture
Posterize
RGB Color Balance
RTFX Volume 1
RTFX Volume 2 (via separate content volume or download only)
Sepia
Soften
Speed
Stabilize
Stained Glass
Water Drop
Water Wave
White Balance
2D Editor Advanced
Rotate
De-Interlace
Titles
Rolls and Crawls
Standard titles
Studio Title Pack V1
Motion titles
Audio
Audio scrubbing
Audio Video Overlay Track
5.1 Discreet in Preview
Split A/V edits (track locking)
Stereo Pan
Surround Pan
Audio Plug-ins
Basic Sound FX (free)
ChannelTool
Chorus
deEsser
Equalizer
Grungelizer
Leveler
Noise Reduction
Premium titles
Premium Pack Volume 1
Reverb
Scorefitter
ScoreFitter Songs
Speed
Stereo Echo
Stereo Spread
Output
Make HD
Make MPEG1
Make MPEG2
Make MPEG 4
Make DivX 5
Make 3 GPP
Dolby Digital Audio 2 Ch
Dolby Digital Audio 5 Ch
Make Windows Media (WMV)
Web Publisher (YouTube, Yahoo)
Paid web hosting (VitalStream)
Make MP3
Premium Pack Volume 2
Make WAV/MPA
Make Flash FLV
QT mov (SD res)
Make iPod, PSP, Real
Disc Authoring
Create VCD
Create SVCD
Create DVD
Supports Dual Layer DVD
DVD Authoring Features
Standard DVD Menus
Premium Pack Volume 1
Premium Pack Volume 2
HD DVD Authoring (only std DVD)
Blu-Ray Disc Authoring (BD-MV)
AVCHD Authoring
Ultimate Plugins
Red Giant: Knoll Light Factory
Red Giant: ToonIt
Red Giant: Magic Bullet - Looks
Red Giant: Trapcode 3D Stroke
Red Giant: Trapcode Particular
Red Giant: Shine
Supported import formatsVideo:
AVI File - (.avi)
MPEG Files - MPEG-1, MPEG-2 SD & HD, and MPEG-4
(.mpg, .mpeg, .mod, .mp2, .mp4, .m2ts, .mts, .m1v, m2v. mpv)
WMV Files - (.wmv)
DIVX - (.avi)
MOD (JVC Everio cameras) - (.mod)
3GPP Files - (.3gp)
TOD Files - (*.tod)
MKV Files - (*.mkv)
AVCHD - (.m2t, .m2ts, .mts) - Requires Ultimate or Ultimate Collection
MOV files: http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId
Note: Studio does not support DVR-MS Files.
Audio: wav,mp3,MPA,M4A,WMA,AC3
Graphic: dtl,bmp,gif,jpg,jpeg,pcx,psd,png,tga,tif,wmf
Note: Studio does not work with animated .GIF files.
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection (15)
PAL & NTSC
YES
Free Activation
Free
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Free Activation
Free Activation
Free Activation
YES (file import only, no capture)
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Advanced
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HardwareUSB based:
710-USB
510-USB
700-USB
500-USB
MovieBox Deluxe
DVC-90
DVC-100
DVC-101
DVC-103
DVC-107
DVC-130 (no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
DVC-170 (no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
PCI based:
700-PCI (a.k.a. Pinnacle Studio Deluxe 2)
500-PCI (a.k.a. Pinnacle AV/DV)
Any 1394 cards.
Pinnacle / Dazzle* drivers link
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate (15) Pinnacle Studio HD (15)
PAL & NTSC PAL & NTSC
YES YES
Free Activation Free Activation
Free Activation Free Activation
YES YES
Free Activation Purchase Required
Free Activation Free Activation
Free Activation Free Activation
YES (file import only, no capture) YES (file import only, no capture)
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Audio Audio
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Advanced Standard
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NO NO
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System Specs* Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (SP2),Windows XP (SP3)
* Intel® Pentium® or AMD Athlon™ 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
Intel Core™ 2 or i7 2.4 GHz required for AVCHD* (2.66 GHz for AVCHD* 1920)
Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher required for 1440x1080 resolution AVCHD editing.
Intel® Core™2 Quad 2.66 GHz Quad Core for 1920x1080 resolution AVCHD editing.
* 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)
128 MB required for Red Giant Magic Bullet Looks Plug-in: Pixelshader 2 required
Intel GMA integrated graphics not supported. - 256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*
* DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
* 3,6 GB of disk space
* DVD-ROM drive to install software
Popular FAQsContent availability in various Studio versions[348471]
Studio 14 HD, Studio 14 Ultimate, Studio 14 Ultimate Collection Comparison[287199]
Studio 14 crashes when the Import button is selected or when attempting to import. [287731]
1722 error on install of Studio.[350723]
No audio preview in the Edit mode of Studio.[214049]
Avid - Upgrade and Support options for older versions of Studio (version 9, 10, 11 and 12)
Studio does not detect my DV Camcorder but Windows does. [351043]
Avid - DVDs created by Studio do not play back, or appear blank
Scroll down for Comparison
Comparison Studio14HD/Ultimate/UltimateCollection
Activations
PAL/NTSC
MPEG2 (incl. MPEG1 layer2 audio)
DivX & MPEG4
MP3
Dolby 2 Channel
Dolby 5.1 Channel
AAC
AMR audio (3gpp export)
Capture/Import
3 GPP
AVI
Capture to SmartMovie
DivX
DVD Title Import
HDV
MPEG1
MPEG2
MPEG4
Progressive scan MPEG2
WMV
AVCHD/BD
AC3
PCTV MPEG PS: ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-S
PCLE Video Transfer files
QT mov (DV/MPEG4)
Editing
Preview on second monitor
Video Overlay Track
Motion Titler
2D Transitions
.tod
Alpha Magic transitions
Keyframe - RTFX Video Plugins
HFX Basic 3D Transitions (Free)
HFX Volume 2
Extended templated based editing (IMG/Montage)
Extended Editing Themes
Montage Themes
SmartMovie Styles
Music Video - Dreamy
Music Video - Electra
HFX Volume 1
HFX Volume 3
3rd-Party transitions
Musci Video - Fast Paced
Music Video - Moody
Music Video - Nostalgia
Music Video - Old Movie
Music Video - Pop Star
Nusic Video- Simple & Elegant
Music Video - Vaudeville
Music Video - Wild & Crazy
Slideshow - Dreamy
Slideshow - Documentary
Slideshow - Elegant
Slideshow - Montage
Slideshow - Nostalgia
Music Video - Slow & Romantic
Slideshow - Presentation
Slideshow - Swing
RTFX Video Plug-ins
2D Editor
Auto Color Correction
Black and White
Blur
Chroma Keyer
Color Correction
Color Map
DreamGlow
Earthquake
Emboss
HFX Filter
Invert
Lens Flare
Lighting
Luma Key
Magnify
Motion Blur
Noise Reduction
Old Film
Pan and Zoom
Picture-in-picture
Posterize
RGB Color Balance
RTFX Volume 1
RTFX Volume 2 (via separate content volume or download only)
Sepia
Soften
Speed
Stabilize
Stained Glass
Water Drop
Water Wave
White Balance
2D Editor Advanced
Rotate
De-Interlace
Titles
Rolls and Crawls
Standard titles
Studio Title Pack V1
Motion titles
Audio
Audio scrubbing
Premium titles
Audio Video Overlay Track
5.1 Discreet in Preview
Split A/V edits (track locking)
Stereo Pan
Surround Pan
Audio Plug-ins
Basic Sound FX (free)
ChannelTool
Chorus
deEsser
Equalizer
Grungelizer
Leveler
Noise Reduction
Reverb
Scorefitter
ScoreFitter Songs
Speed
Stereo Echo
Premium Pack Volume 1
Premium Pack Volume 2
Stereo Spread
Output
Make HD
Make MPEG1
Make MPEG2
Make MPEG 4
Make DivX 5
Make 3 GPP
Dolby Digital Audio 2 Ch
Dolby Digital Audio 5 Ch
Make Windows Media (WMV)
Web Publisher (YouTube, Yahoo)
Paid web hosting (VitalStream)
Make MP3
Make WAV/MPA
Make Flash FLV
QT mov (SD res)
Make iPod, PSP, Real
Disc Authoring
Create VCD
Create SVCD
Create DVD
Supports Dual Layer DVD
DVD Authoring Features
Standard DVD Menus
Premium Pack Volume 1
Premium Pack Volume 2
HD DVD Authoring (only std DVD)
Blu-Ray Disc Authoring (BD-MV)
AVCHD Authoring
Ultimate Plugins
Red Giant: Knoll Light Factory
Red Giant: ToonIt
Red Giant: Magic Bullet - Looks
Red Giant: Trapcode 3D Stroke
Red Giant: Trapcode Particular
Red Giant: Shine
Supported import formatsVideo:
AVI File - (.avi)
MPEG Files - MPEG-1, MPEG-2 SD & HD, and MPEG-4
(.mpg, .mpeg, .mod, .mp2, .mp4, .m2ts, .mts, .m1v, m2v. mpv)
WMV Files - (.wmv)
DIVX - (.avi)
MOD (JVC Everio cameras) - (.mod)
3GPP Files - (.3gp)
TOD Files - (*.tod)
AVCHD - (.m2ts, .mts) - Requires Ultimate or Ultimate Collection
MOV files: http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/search.jsp?Doc
Note: Studio does not support DVR-MS Files.
Graphic:
BMP, GIF, JPG, PCX, PSD, TGA, TIF, WMF, PNG, J2K
Audio:
MP3, MPA, WAV, AC3*, WMA
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection (14)
PAL & NTSC
YES
Free Activation
Free
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Free Activation
Free Activation
Free Activation
YES (file import only, no capture)
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YES
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YES
YES
YES
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YES
YES
HardwareUSB based:
710-USB
510-USB
700-USB
500-USB
MovieBox Deluxe
DVC-90
DVC-100
DVC-101
DVC-103
DVC-107
DVC-130 (no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
DVC-170 (no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
PCI based:
700-PCI (a.k.a. Pinnacle Studio Deluxe 2)
500-PCI (a.k.a. Pinnacle AV/DV)
Any 1394 cards.
Pinnacle / Dazzle* drivers link
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate (14)
PAL & NTSC
YES YES
Free Activation
Free Activation
YES YES
Free Activation
Free Activation
Free Activation
YES (file import only, no capture)
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
Pinnacle Studio HD (14)
PAL & NTSC
Free Activation
Free Activation
Purchase Required
Free Activation
Free Activation
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Advanced Standard
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System Specs
Windows® XP SP2 (SP3), Windows Vista™ (SP1)
Intel® Pentium® or AMD Athlon™ 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
Intel Pentium HT or AMD Athlon 2.4 GHz or 1.6 GHz Dual core required for Windows Vista
Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher required for 1440x1080 AVCHD editing
Intel® Core™2 Quad 2.66 GHz or higher required for 1920x1080 AVCHD editing
1 GB system memory recommended
2 GB required for AVCHD*, recommended for HD and/or Windows Vista
DirectX® 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB or higher recommended),
128 MB required for Plug-ins (for Magic Bullet Looks: Pixelshader 2 required,
Intel GMA integrated graphics not supported; for VitaScene with HD: 512MB recommended)
128 MB required on Windows Vista (256 MB or higher recommended)
256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
Popular FAQsStudio 11 and 12 Hardware Compatibility List[216081]
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Studio 12, Studio Plus 12, and Studio Ultimate 12 Comparison[221263]
Content availability in various Studio versions[348471]
Avid - DVDs created by Studio do not play back, or appear blank
Scroll down for Comparison
Comparison Studio 12/Plus/Ultimate
There is no separate column for Studio 12 Ultimate. It has the same feature list as Studio Plus 12 with the following additions:
1. The additional content of Magic Bullet - Looks, ProDAD-VitasScene and BorisFX-Graffiti 5.2 are added with the Studio Ultimate 12.
2. Studio Ultimate 12 comes with a green screen.(Note: Green screen does not come with Ultimate in all regions)
3. Dolby 5.1 Encoding can be activated for free in Studio Ultimate 12.
Capture/Import
3 GPP
AVI
Capture to SmartMovie
DivX
DVD Title Import
HDV
MPEG1
MPEG2
MPEG4
Progressive scan MPEG2
WMV
AVCHD/BD
.tod
AC3
PCTV MPEG PS: ATSC, DVB-T, DVB-S
PCLE Video Transfer files
Editing
Preview on second monitor
Video Overlay Track
2D Transitions
Alpha Magic transitions
Keyframe - RTFX Video Plugins
HFX Basic 3D Transitions (Free)
HFX Volume 1
HFX Volume 2
HFX Volume 3
3rd-Party transitions (Via seperate content volume or download only)
Extended templated based editing (IMG/Montage)
Extended Editing Themes
IMG/Montage Themes
SmartMovie Styles
Music Video - Dreamy
Music Video - Electra
Musci V\ideo - Fast Paced
Music Video - Moody
Music Video - Nostalgia
Music Video - Old Movie
Music Video - Pop Star
Nusic Video- Simple & Elegant
Music Video - Slow & Romantic
Music Video - Vaudeville
Music Video - Wild & Crazy
Slideshow - Dreamy
Slideshow - Documentary
Slideshow - Elegant
Slideshow - Montage
Slideshow - Nostalgia
Slideshow - Presentation
Slideshow - Swing
RTFX Video Plug ins
2D Editor
Auto Color Correction
Black and White
Blur
Chroma Keyer
Color Correction
Color Map
DreamGlow
Earthquake
Emboss
HFX Filter
Invert
Lens Flare
Lighting
Luma Key
Magnify
Motion Blur
Noise Reduction
Old Film
Pan and Zoom
Picture-in-picture
Posterize
RGB Color Balance
RTFX Volume 1
RTFX Volume 2
Sepia
Soften
Speed
Stabilize
Stained Glass
Water Drop
Water Wave
White Balance
Titles
Rolls and Crawls
Standard titles
Premium titles
Audio
Audio scrubbing
Audio Video Overlay Track
5.1 Discreet in Preview
Split A/V edits (track locking)
Stereo Pan
Surround Pan
Audio Plug ins
Basic Sound FX (free)
ChannelTool
Chorus
deEsser
Equalizer
Grungelizer
Leveler
Noise Reduction
Premium Pack Volume 1 (Sound FX)
Premium Pack Volume 2 (Sound FX)
Reverb
Scorefitter
ScoreFitter Songs
Speed
Stereo Echo
Stereo Spread
Third Party Audio Plug Ins
Output
Make HD
Make MPEG1
Make MPEG2
Make MPEG 4
Make DivX 5
Make 3 GPP
Dolby Digital Audio 2 Ch
Dolby Digital Audio 5 Ch
Make Windows Media (WMV)
Web Publisher (YouTube, Yahoo)
Paid web hosting (VitalStream)
Make MP3
Make WAV
Make Flash FLV
Disc Authoring
Create VCD
Create SVCD
Create DVD
Supports Dual Layer DVD
DVD Authoring Features
Standard DVD Menus
Premium Pack Volume 1 (DVD Menus)
Premium Pack Volume 2 (DVD Menus)
HD DVD Authoring (only std DVD)
Blu-Ray Disc Authoring (BD-MV)
AVCHD Authoring
Supported import formats Hardware
Video: Hardware
AVI File - (.avi) DV Camcorder - OHCI 1394
MPEG Files - MPEG-1, MPEG-2 SD & HD, and MPEG-4 500 USB
(.mpg, .mpeg, .mod, .mp2, .mp4, .m2ts, .mts, .m1v, .m2v. mpv, .tod) - 510 USB
HD file import requires Studio Plus or Ultimate Version 11 700 USB
WMV Files - (.wmv) 710 USB
DIVX - (.avi) Moviebox Deluxe
MOD (JVC Everio cameras) - (.mod) Moviebox DV
TOD (JVC Everio cameras) - (.tod) Moviebox USB
3GPP Files - (.3gp) AV/DV
AVCHD - (.m2ts, .mts) - Requires Studio Plus or Ultimate Version 11.
MOV (Quicktime) - (.mov)* AV/DV Deluxe 2*
500 PCI
Audio: 700 PCI
Wave,MP3,MPA,M4A,WMA,AVI DVC 80
Graphic: DVC 85
bmp,gif,jpg,jpeg,pcx,psd,png,tga,tif,wmf DVC 90
DVC 100
DVC 120
DVC 130
DVC 150
DVC 150B
DVC 170
DC10
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
** 64 bit drivers for these devices will be available via a PCLEUSB2 updater download as well as through Windows Update.
Note 1: Pinnacle capture hardware has not been tested extensively under Windows XP 64 bit. We cannot guarantee compatibility or support the hardware in that environment.
AV/DV Deluxe 1* Studio 11 ONLY
Note: The AV/DV Deluxe 1 hardware is not supported in Studio 12.
Note 2: The PCTV hardware family has not been tested in Studio 11or 12 and therefore is not supported. We recommend capturing video in the application that came with the PCTV hardware then importing the captured files into Studio 11.
Pinnacle / Dazzle* drivers link
There is no separate column for Studio 12 Ultimate. It has the same feature list as Studio Plus 12 with the following additions:
1. The additional content of Magic Bullet - Looks, ProDAD-VitasScene and BorisFX-Graffiti 5.2 are added with the Studio Ultimate 12.
2. Studio Ultimate 12 comes with a green screen.(Note: Green screen does not come with Ultimate in all regions)
Pinnacle Studio Plus 12 Pinnacle Studio 12 standard
Capture/Import
YES (file import only, no capture) YES (file import only, no capture)
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
Standard DVD only Standard DVD only
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
Note 3: The AV/DV deluxe 1 has not been tested on Studio 11 or 12 and therefore is not supported. Drivers for supported capture hardware can be found here:
YES YES
YES (file import only, no capture) YES (file import only, no capture)
YES (file import only, no capture) NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
Editing
YES YES
YES NO
74 74
112 112
YES NO
80 80
NO NO
NO NO
NO NO
NO NO
YES YES
Extended Editing Themes
11 11
SmartMovie Styles
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
RTFX Video Plug ins
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES (free with registration) YES (free with registration)
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
26 26
NO NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
Titles
YES NO
30 30
NO NO
Audio
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES NO
Audio Plug ins
165 165
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
NO NO
NO NO
YES NO
YES YES
45 45
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
Third Party Audio Plug Ins
Output
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
NO NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
Disc Authoring
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
Advanced Standard
42 42
NO NO
NO NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
XP
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes No
Yes No No
Yes Yes Yes
Yes No No
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes No No
Yes Yes No
Yes Yes No
Yes Yes No
Yes No No
Yes Yes No
Yes No No
Yes No No
Yes Yes No
Yes No No
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
** 64 bit drivers for these devices will be available via a PCLEUSB2 updater download as well as through Windows Update.
Note 1: Pinnacle capture hardware has not been tested extensively under Windows XP 64 bit. We cannot guarantee compatibility or support the hardware in that environment.
Vista 32 bit
Vista 64 bit
Note: The AV/DV Deluxe 1 hardware is not supported in Studio 12.
Note 2: The PCTV hardware family has not been tested in Studio 11or 12 and therefore is not supported. We recommend capturing video in the application that came with the PCTV hardware then importing the captured files into Studio 11.
Note 3: The AV/DV deluxe 1 has not been tested on Studio 11 or 12 and therefore is not supported. Drivers for supported capture hardware can be found here:
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
Note 1: Pinnacle capture hardware has not been tested extensively under Windows XP 64 bit. We cannot guarantee compatibility or support the hardware in that environment.
Note 2: The PCTV hardware family has not been tested in Studio 11or 12 and therefore is not supported. We recommend capturing video in the application that came with the PCTV hardware then importing the captured files into Studio 11.
Note 3: The AV/DV deluxe 1 has not been tested on Studio 11 or 12 and therefore is not supported. Drivers for supported capture hardware can be found here:
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
System Specs
Windows® XP with SP2 or Windows Vista™ operating system (32 bit Windows
Intel® Pentium® or AMD® Athlon® 1.8 GHz or higher (2.4 GHz recommended)
Intel® Pentium® HT or AMD® Athlon® 2.4 GHz or 1.6 GHz Dual core required for Window
Intel® Core™2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher required for 1440x1080 AVCHD editing
Intel® Core™2 Quad 2.66 GHz or higher required for 1920x1080 AVCHD editing
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended) - 1 GB required for HD and/or Windows Vista (2 GB
1.5 GB required for AVCHD (2 GB required on Windows Vista)
DirectX® 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB recommended)
128 MB required on Windows Vista
(256 MB ATI® Radeon®9600+ or NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6 or higher recommended)
256 MB required for HD and AVCHD editing
(ATI® Radeon®9600+ or NVIDIA® GeForce™ 6 or higher recommended)
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
Popular FAQsStudio 11 and 12 Hardware Compatibility List[216081]
Studio crashing problems
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Windows 7 Compatibility with Avid-Pinnacle products
Content availability in various Studio versions
Scroll down for Comparison
Comparison Studio 11/Plus/Ultimate
There is no separate column for Studio 11 Ultimate. It has the same feature list as Studio Plus 11 with the following additions:
Addition #1: The additional content of BIAS SoundSoap, proDAD Vitascene, and Stagetools Moving Picture is added with the Studio Ultimate 11.
Addition #2: Studio Ultimate 11 comes with a green screen.
Addition #3: Dolby 5.1 Encoding can be activated for free in Studio Ultimate 11.
Capture/Import
3 GPP
AVI
Capture to SmartMovie
DivX
DVD Title Import
HDV
MPEG1
MPEG2
MPEG4
Progressive scan MPEG2
WMV
AVCHD
Editing
Preview on second monitor
Video Overlay Track
2D Transitions
Alpha Magic transitions
Keyframe - RTFX Video Plugins
HFX Basic 3D Transitions (Free)
HFX Volume 1
HFX Volume 2
HFX Volume 3
3rd Party HFX
SmartMovie Styles
Music Video - Dreamy
Music Video - Electra
Music Video - Fast Paced
Music Video - Moody
Music Video - Nostalgia
Music Video - Old Movie
Music Video - Pop Star
Music Video- Simple & Elegant
Music Video - Slow & Romantic
Music Video - Vaudeville
Music Video - Wild & Crazy
Slideshow - Dreamy
Slideshow - Documentary
Slideshow - Elegant
Slideshow - Montage
Slideshow - Nostalgia
Slideshow - Presentation
Slideshow - Swing
RTFX Video Plug ins
2D Editor
Auto Color Correction
Black and White
Blur
Chroma Keyer
Color Correction
Color Map
Dream Glow
Emboss
HFX Filter
Invert
Lens Flare
Lighting
Luma Key
Magnify
Motion Blur
Noise Reduction
Old Film
Pan and Zoom
Picture-in-picture
Posterize
RGB Color Balance
RTFX Volume 1
RTFX Volume 2
Sepia
Soften
Speed
Stabilize
Stained Glass
Third Party Video Plug Ins
Water Drop
Water Wave
White Balance
Titles
Rolls and Crawls
Standard titles
Premium titles
Audio
Audio scrubbing
Audio Video Overlay Track
5.1 Discreet in Preview
Split A/V edits (track locking)
Stereo Pan
Surround Pan
Audio Plug ins
Basic Sound FX (free)
ChannelTool
Chorus
deEsser
Equalizer
Grungelizer
Leveler
Noise Reduction
Premium Pack Volume 1 (Sound FX)
Premium Pack Volume 2 (Sound FX)
Reverb
Scorefitter
ScoreFitter Songs
Speed
Stereo Echo
Stereo Spread
Third Party Audio Plug Ins
Output
Make HD
Make MPEG1
Make MPEG2
Make MPEG 4
Make DivX 5
Make 3 GPP
Dolby Digital Audio 2 Ch
Dolby Digital Audio 5 Ch
Make Windows Media
Web Publisher
Disc Authoring
Create VCD
Create SVCD
Create DVD
Create DivX Media Discs
Supports Dual Layer DVD
DVD Authoring Features
Standard DVD Menus
Premium DVD Menus
HD DVD Authoring
Blu-Ray Disc Authoring
AVCHD Authoring
Supported import formats Hardware
AVI Files - (.avi) Hardware
MPEG Files - MPEG-1, MPEG-2 SD & HD, and MPEG-4 DV Camcorder - OHCI 1394
(.mpg, .mpeg, .mod, .mp2, .mp4, .m2ts, .mts, .m1v, m2v. mpv) 500 USB
HD file import requires Studio Plus or Ultimate Version 11 510 USB
WMV Files - (.wmv) 700 USB
DIVX - (.avi) 710 USB
MOD (JVC Everio cameras) - (.mod) Moviebox Deluxe
3GPP Files - (.3gp) Moviebox DV
AVCHD - (.m2ts, .mts) - Requires Studio Plus or Ultimate Version 1Moviebox USB
AV/DV
AV/DV Deluxe 2*
500 PCI
700 PCI
DVC 80
DVC 85
DVC 90
DVC 100
DVC 120
DVC 130
DVC 150
DVC 150B
DVC 170
DC10
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
** 64 bit drivers for these devices will be available via a PCLEUSB2 updater download as well as through Windows Update.
Note 1: Pinnacle capture hardware has not been tested extensively under Windows XP 64 bit. We cannot guarantee compatibility or support the hardware in that environment.
AV/DV Deluxe 1* Studio 11 ONLY
Note: The AV/DV Deluxe 1 hardware is not supported in Studio 12.
Note 2: The PCTV hardware family has not been tested in Studio 11or 12 and therefore is not supported. We recommend capturing video in the application that came with the PCTV hardware then importing the captured files into Studio 11.
Pinnacle / Dazzle* drivers link
There is no separate column for Studio 11 Ultimate. It has the same feature list as Studio Plus 11 with the following additions:
Addition #1: The additional content of BIAS SoundSoap, proDAD Vitascene, and Stagetools Moving Picture is added with the Studio Ultimate 11.
Pinnacle Studio Plus 11 Pinnacle Studio 11
Standard
YES (file import only, no capture) YES (file import only, no capture)
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
Standard DVD only Standard DVD only
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES (file import only, no capture) YES (file import only, no capture)
Note 3: The AV/DV deluxe 1 has not been tested on Studio 11 or 12 and therefore is not supported. Drivers for supported capture hardware can be found here:
YES (file import only, no capture) NO
YES YES
YES NO
74 74
112 112
YES NO
80 80
NO NO
NO NO
NO NO
NO NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
Yes (Free with registration) Yes (Free with registration)
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
26 26
NO NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES NO
NO NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
26 26
NO NO
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES NO
165 165
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES YES
NO NO
NO NO
YES NO
YES YES
45 45
YES YES
YES NO
YES NO
NO NO
YES NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
NO NO
YES YES
YES - If activated NO
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
YES YES
NO NO
YES YES
Advanced Standard
45 45
NO NO
YES NO
NO NO
NO NO
XP
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes Yes**
Yes Yes No
Yes No No
Yes Yes Yes
Yes No No
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes
Yes No No
Yes Yes No
Yes Yes No
Yes Yes No
Yes No No
Yes Yes No
Yes No No
Yes No No
Yes Yes No
Yes No No
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
** 64 bit drivers for these devices will be available via a PCLEUSB2 updater download as well as through Windows Update.
Note 1: Pinnacle capture hardware has not been tested extensively under Windows XP 64 bit. We cannot guarantee compatibility or support the hardware in that environment.
Vista 32 bit
Vista 64 bit
Note: The AV/DV Deluxe 1 hardware is not supported in Studio 12.
Note 2: The PCTV hardware family has not been tested in Studio 11or 12 and therefore is not supported. We recommend capturing video in the application that came with the PCTV hardware then importing the captured files into Studio 11.
Note 3: The AV/DV deluxe 1 has not been tested on Studio 11 or 12 and therefore is not supported. Drivers for supported capture hardware can be found here:
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
Note 1: Pinnacle capture hardware has not been tested extensively under Windows XP 64 bit. We cannot guarantee compatibility or support the hardware in that environment.
Note 2: The PCTV hardware family has not been tested in Studio 11or 12 and therefore is not supported. We recommend capturing video in the application that came with the PCTV hardware then importing the captured files into Studio 11.
Note 3: The AV/DV deluxe 1 has not been tested on Studio 11 or 12 and therefore is not supported. Drivers for supported capture hardware can be found here:
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
* AV/DV Deluxe 1 & 2: If the connector closest to the side with the retaining screw on the Studio Deluxe bracket connects to the blue box (bottom connector is the 1394 port), then you have the AV/DV Deluxe 2. If you see you have a reversed bracket layout, in which the side closest to the retaining screw is a 1394 connector (bottom connector is the blue box connector), then you have the older AV/DV Deluxe 1.
System SpecsWindows® XP / Vista (version 10.8)
Intel® Pentium® or AMD® Athlon® 1.4 GHz or higher
(2.4 GHz or higher recommended)
512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)
DirectX® 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 32 MB
(ATI® Radeon® or NVIDIA® GeForce™ 3 or higher with 128 MB recommended for SD.
128 MB required for 720p HD. 256 MB required for 1080i HD)
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
(Creative Audigy or M-Audio® recommended)
1 GB of disk space to install software + 3 GB to install bonus content
Popular FAQsEOL
Avid - Upgrade and Support options for older versions of Studio (version 9, 10, 11 and 12)
Supported import formats HardwareVideo
DV, HDV*, AVI MPEG-1, MPEG-2*, DivX**,
MPEG-4 (AVI)**, Windows Media Format, Pinnacle / Dazzle* drivers link
Non-encrypted DVD Titles**
Audio: WAV, MP3
Graphic: BMP, JPG, PCT, TGA, TIF, WMF
System SpecsIntel® Pentium® or AMD® Athlon® 800 MHz or higher
(1.5 GHz or higher recommended)
256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended)
Windows® 98SE, "Millennium", 2000, XP (Windows XP recommended.
MicroMV support and dual layer DVD burning require Windows XP)
DirectX® 9 or higher compatible graphics card
(ATI Radeon™ or NVIDIA® GeForce™ 2 or higher recommended)
DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card
500 MB of disk space to install software
Popular FAQsEOL
Avid - Upgrade and Support options for older versions of Studio (version 9, 10, 11 and 12)
Supported import formats Hardware
Video: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI Pinnacle / Dazzle* drivers link
Audio: WAV, MP3
Graphic: BMP, JPG, PCT, TGA, TIF, WMF
HARDWARE LIST with pictures
USB
710-USB (Analog IN/OUT:
Composite,S-Video, RCA Audio; Digital I/O: DV
Firewire)
510-USB (Analog IN: Composite, S-Video, RCA Audio; Digital
I/O: Firewire)
500-USB
MovieBox Deluxe
DVC-90
DVC-100
DVC-101
DVC-103
DVC-107
700-USB (Analog IN/OUT:
Composite,S-Video, RCA Audio; Digital I/O: DV
Firewire)
DVC-130 (There are no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
PCI
Old Hardware (unsupported with Avid Studio, Studio 14, Studio 15)
DC10
DC10 Plus
MovieBox DV
Dazzle DVC 80, 85
Linx, Linx USB Plus
MP 10
S400
Dazzle DVC-150
MovieBox USB
MP 20
DVC-170 (There are no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
700-PCI (Pinnacle Studio Deluxe 2) BIG BEN 1.0
500-PCI (a.k.a. Pinnacle AV/DV) BENDINO 1.0
DSC 200
Old Hardware (unsupported with Avid Studio, Studio 14, Studio 15)
System Specs
Popular FAQs
Comparison Studio 15 and Avid Studio
Supported import formats
Hardware
USB based:
710-USB
510-USB
700-USB
500-USB
MovieBox Deluxe
DVC-90
DVC-100
DVC-101
DVC-103
DVC-107
DVC-130 (no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
DVC-170 (no 64-bit drivers for this product.)
PCI based:
700-PCI (a.k.a. Pinnacle Studio Deluxe 2)
500-PCI (a.k.a. Pinnacle AV/DV)
Any 1394 cards.
Pinnacle / Dazzle* drivers link
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