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28 of 32 found the following review helpful:
 Nice video editing but beware of the audio Feb 04, 2005
By D. Chichester
I have used Pinnacle Video editing software professionally for several years. My experience with Pinnacle has been positive and I have produced a lot of work with their software. I think Pinnacle has really pioneered video editing for home use as well. Indeed I'm quite familiar with their versions of Studio 7, 8, 9 and 9 plus. I recently purchased their STUDIO MediaSuite for home use. It seemed like a nice package to have video, audio and photo editing all in one. Actually, I didn't need the photo editing because I use Adobe's Photoshop Elements (a really solid piece of software).
The short answer is that the video component works quite well. The interface is easy to understand and use. I'm sure most folks would be up and running in no time. Don't forget to check their web site for product updates.
The sound editing capability is another story. Pinnacle has (apparently) licensed Steinberg WaveLab Lite as the audio editor. WaveLab Lite is a home version of its more robust professional software. The first big problem I ran into using WaveLab is that it has no ability to rip CDs. None. This is quite surprising since that is one of the claims Pinnacle makes for this software on the outside of the box. So if you purchase MediaSuite you will have to purchase a separate software for ripping CDs. The second problem is that neither Pinnacle nor Steinberg will support WaveLab Lite. This makes a certain kind of business logic sense Steinberg doesn't sell it and Pinnacle doesn't own it. Yet it's an orphaned software that no one will claim as their own and will not support. So be forewarned that if you purchase MediaSuite then you are on your own if you have any problems with it.
Other than that, this seems to be a fairly good product all in all.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Won't Install With Roxio Media Creator Jan 30, 2006
By Piper
When I tried to install this software it got part way through the process and then briefly displayed an error box and automatically started an uninstall without waiting long enough for me to read the error. Upon completion of the uninstall I no longer had access to any of my CD or DVD drives. It appeares that it corrupted the drivers. I had to restore my hard drive to get back into full operation. Pinnacle's response was that I should uninstall all picture editing software, in particular, Roxio Media Creator. I have since upgraded to Adobe Photoshop Elements 4 and added Adobe Premiere Elements 2, neither of which have a conflict with the Roxio software.
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Dishonest company Mar 22, 2006
By mactans
"mactans"
Do not buy anything from Pinnacle. Their software deceptively leads you to believe that you need to purchase further programs to burn DVDs. I did so and got incorrect activation codes twice before requesting a refund which they have refused to give even though the product does not work and meets their advertised return policy. I have filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission for deceptive trade policies and knowingly offering defective products.
6 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Works, but not to expectations Sep 27, 2005
By Duane
This software is theoreticly a well working and "professional" one, but has way to many bugs, laggy rates, and freezes consistantly. Small scale, okay. Need something good, I reccomend something else. Plus, the customer service sucks. Absolutely sucks. Never experienced worse in my life.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Great software, lots of fun. Jun 19, 2007
By Marco B. Miros
"amazoneer"
Studio 9 has a wonderful user interface that, although more complex, is even better than iMovie. Complete novices will have no trouble with fundamental tasks such as capture, storyboard editing and output to DVD, even if they aren't quite sure what really is happening. For example, by simply hooking up your camcorder and hitting the record button in Studio (which is intuitively placed on a virtual camcorder), the application will automatically capture video and break it up into scenes and put them in an album. I love it and highly recomend it!
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