Sony Movie Studio Platinum vs. Sony Vegas Pro

[Dennis Sherrod]

Who is using which version and what are people's thoughts on Platinum edition versus the Pro edition? Obviously the Pro has numerous more features and capabilities, but is the additional $400.00 really worthwhile unless someone is really doing professional editing or movie making?
Thanks

 

[Chris C Sanner]

If you are just wanting to piece movie tracks together, add a few text titles, and add some music underneath, I'm sure Platinum would suffice quite handily. If you are wanting to do some advanced color correction and basically more advance editing, you would be best served getting pro.

 

[Darren Addy]

Just thought I'd bump this thread to mention a post I just made in a different thread on the subject of Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum (Pro Pack). (Just wanting to make it easier to find for people searching ST on the subject of NLE video editing in the future.)

 

[fplowman]

Vegas Pro version gives you the ability to have multiple layers. Whereas the consumer version only allows a couple tracks all at once. To me this is the biggest difference.

Some of the more advanced features as Chris S. mentioned is the color correction feature.

The consumer version is great probably for most chasers. If your doing serious work you may consider the commercial version.

 

[Cris Schroeder]

Platinum allows you to have up to four video tracks, but that includes your text track for titles or whatever. If you want to assign a separate track to each clip or effect you will want the Pro.

I rarely do more than simple text overlays and crossfades so four tracks has not been a problem for me. I'd love to have more tracks available though to make the bookkeeping easier.