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| ![Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 11 [OLD VERSION]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lS188AAVL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | From: Pinnacle Systems
Category: Software
List Price: $129.99
Buy New: $54.00
You Save: $75.99 (58%)
New (9) Used (3) from $54.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  105 reviews
Sales Rank: 2609
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.4
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.9 x 3
MPN: 8210-10056-51
Model: 82101005651
UPC: 613570221296
EAN: 0613570221296
ASIN: B000PS6QY6
Release Date: May 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Read this review please! August 23, 2007
I have used this product over the years, from way back with earlier versions. I had nothing but problems with this product. So I thought, ok, after all these versions, maybe they got it right. BOY WAS I WRONG! Nothing but problem after problem! Pure frustration! Imagine working on a project for days, putting hours of work into it, and when you go and try to render it to a DVD, it fails. That's what you'll get. Of course I called tech support and they are useless. Asking you to do things that waste even more of your time. I went through about, no lie, 12-15 blank DVD's trying to get this project to render. Oh, sometimes it would render but there would be glitches in it, OR no sound would play. Sometimes, it just simply failed. My pc is not weak either, a dell xps 400. So I should have had no problems... do yourself a favor, please don't waste your money. I promise you this, you will regret it. Pass the word along. Not to mention, having to pay more money for any decent transitions after you've already paid quite a bit for it! And get this, my project was only still photos with music, not even video and it still failed! I told pinnacle i would spread the word on their crappy product and that's what i'm doing. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!
 As a novice I really like this product August 21, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was introduced to Pinnacle when I purchased the Studio Movie Box which is used to capture video from analog devices. This came with Studio 10. When the opportunity came to do a review on Studio 11 Ultimate, I was thrilled to try out this new program, especially since I have a new digital camcorder.
I will tell you that Studio 11 is a very large program, and to install the complete program you will need at least 5 GB of hard drive space, and it is compatible with Vista. It does require at least 1 GB of ram but prefers 2. My computer is 1 GB so we will go with that.
There are 3 tabs to putting together a movie, capture, edit, and make movie. When capturing you do it in real time, so don't plan on using your computer for anything else, this program doesn't multi-task well. Before capturing you do want to pay attention to the project preferences. This shows you the capture source and format. The one thing I have observed is how things are explained in the menus. Very user friendly. It also tells you how much disk space you have and the quality you can capture your video in. My laptop is about 4 years old and I found the best it will capture is the `good' format. Any more than that and my video card wants to drop frames.
Another nice feature is the `scene detector' , as you are capturing the program automatically divides the scenes to make it easier to edit your movie. This program also capture in DV high resolution format, which is great for your newer camcorders and computers.
You can also capture analog video with Studio 11. How many of us have a lot of VCR or 8mm tapes with family video we would like to preserve? This can all be done through Pinnacle Studio 11 Ultimate. You can add music, text and voice over to the show also.
Once you have your video captured you move to the Edit tab. Here you place your video clips in the storyboard, where you can trim, or add any special effects. Which I might add the are a lot of things to choose from. Just to name a few there is, Blur, Soften, Magnify, Black and white, Sepia, etc. It doesn't take long to get lost in what you are doing because you are having so much fun.
Now that you have captured your movie and are done editing it is time to make your movie. First you will choose how you want to save your project. I have chosen DVD. Once you do this you will click on the create button. There are several formats which you can use. You do have to remember how much disk space this will use, one hour of video is equal to 12.9 GB! So plan accordingly. I might add that the final product is great. It is a wonderful way to show off what you have done.
There is a lot more to go into with this program but it would take up way to much space. I think if you are experienced in your computer skills this is something you may want to try. I would definitely recommend this product. I am happy with the results of my movie making skills.
 Lovely interface..yet UNstable, DISables dvdPlayer, kills USB, etc. August 10, 2007
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
Avid/Pinnacle Studio 11 and update 11.1 - good software, not great, released too soon before bugs worked out. Only certain features work flawlessly, and others create stress migraines. Mysteries, too, as I found after installing the first two discs (did not bother with the pay as you go "bonus" 3rd disc) - found that none of my USB plugs worked. They just ceased to recognize anything plugged. My DVD ceased to autoplay rented movie dvd's and music cd's. The dvd drive and usb ports had worked perfectly before. A few other issues discovered, minor nuisances. Crashes frequently. I began my several days of web search and gathered solutions to issues (as I will need them), such as with usb (reinstall the drivers) and dvd drive (uninstall a major Pinnacle feature, tho unimportant to me), and many others. Note, Pinnacle not alone with these problems - don't look at Adobe's complaint forum. I have so many notes from reading about the problems of others that I have a book. Even so, glad I did buy the software, as it has a lovely interface, works most of the time, allows a number of pleasant choices of special effects, soothing transitions, memorable titling, and serves to make satisfactory dvd movies (mpeg-2) and web clips (mp4). Even as it hogs the resources of my expensive up to date computer, defeating most of its selling points of true multitasking dual core technolgy, etc. I used free online softwares till I advanced to Studio 11, only to find the Amazon box sold here outdated and poorly functional and requiring a tedious web upgrade to 11.1, with rumors of so many problems remaining that another version updater coming. I almost went with Adobe's popular consumer video editor until I got tired scanning its dozens of pages of issues aggravating its users - should have looked at Pinnacle's forum before dismantling my freeware programs that worked famously flawlessly. Look for an ebook soon.
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 11 August 9, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
A great product but still has a few bugs that need to be worked out (sometimes crashes in Win Vista).
Big Trouble with Vista July 28, 2007
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
We had been using Studio 10 with mostly success. bought a new computer with Vista. Installed Studio 10, downloaded Beta patch. It worked fairly well. Then purchased Studio 11 upgrade and Ultimate. Instant trouble. It will not work with Vista. I have spent untold hours with the alleged tech support at Pinnacle, with total dissapointment! Took my computer to a professional and spent another couple of hours trying to solve the problem. No success. All I get is about 30% initialization, then the infamous message "Initialzation Failed". I have removed the program, for about the 10th time. Never did hear from the promised "Higher Level" support. I think if the glitch with Vista could be solved, it would be OK. But......???? I have asked for a refund or a fix.. Now we wait some more. More: I have followed Pinnacle suggestions and HP Support suggestion, and added another 2GB of RAM to my 3 month old Vista computer, but guess what?? Studio 11 Still won't work. So far, Pinnacle has really dropped the ball with this. I wonder if they really have any tech support......
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