Bought Wrong Version of Sony Vegas - Take it Back or Keep It?

[Mark Farnik]

Hey gang,

Finally went to Best Buy today and picked up Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9. But in my haste, I accidentally grabbed the Platinum instead of the Platinum Pro edition.

Should I run it back and exchange it for Platinum Pro, or are Platinum's feature's sufficient to get me by? I bought the software because I'm editing the May 23rd chapter for Storms of 2008, as well as for editing/compiling my own chase footage, so I want to be sure I have the right software for the job.

If anyone could give me some advice ASAP, that would be fantastic - I already have several videos coming my way, so I need to know sooner rather than later. Thanks!

 

[Mark Farnik]

Umm, so is anybody going to give me any advice, or am I wasting my time even asking?

 

[Dennis Sherrod]

Mark, I have both and don't really see the need for Pro unless you really want to do high tech stuff. I was just as happy with the original and should have saved my money.

 

[Mark Farnik]

Thanks Dennis - that's all I wanted to know

 

[Joey Ketcham]

Umm, so is anybody going to give me any advice, or am I wasting my time even asking?

I would imagine that most people have experience with one or the other, not both which is why the lack of response. Personally I'm not a fan of Sony Vegas products, I use only Adobe Premiere CS3. Honestly though, if all you are wanting is to edit video then it should work fine for you.

 

[fplowman]

Im not for sure Mark but looking on the Sony sight the Platinum Pro includes Cinescore.

Cinescore will help you with your soundtrack you will want to create. i dont know what Cinescore loops or what have you are included. But it might be worthwhile if you need help with the music and scoring.