Latest Sony Vegas Features Native 3D Editing

Sony Unveils Vegas Pro 10 Software Featuring Native Stereoscopic 3D Video Editing Workflow

Today, during the IBC trade show in Amsterdam, Sony announced its latest version of Sony Vegas Pro, which includes powerful stereoscopic 3D editing tools.  These updates enable media creators to quickly produce and deliver  content for broadcast and broadband distribution, theatrical releases, YouTube(TM) 3D, and prepare content for DVD and 3D Blu-ray(TM) titles.

"As the market leader in developing 3D technologies, Sony is focused on providing integrated professional 3D hardware and software products built for everyone from innovative broadcasters to inspired filmmakers," said Dave Chaimson, Sony Creative Software vice president of global marketing.

"With the upcoming launch of Vegas Pro 10, Sony now provides one of the industry's most intuitive applications for natively editing 3D. In addition to providing tools that simplify professional 3D production, Vegas Pro 10 continues to innovate unique solutions for closed captioning, 5.1 surround sound, and widespread content distribution support to offer the most intuitive and progressive workflows for media production."

Sony Vegas 10 Pro will allow 3D film makers to import, adjust, edit and preview stereoscopic 3D natively without any additional plugins or tools. The results are compatible with the latest 3D screen technology but an anaglyphic mode will allow previewing on a regular monitor.

"Vegas Pro 10 provides powerful features that are crucial for 3D editing," said filmmaker Jean-Jacques Mantello, director of the acclaimed IMAX theatre films "Dolphins and Whales 3D", "Sharks 3D" and "Ocean Wonderland" distributed by 3D Entertainment Distribution.

"Creating quality 3D projects can be a complex challenge, but Vegas Pro presents a solution that allows editors to intuitively work with footage for results that put audiences into the heart of the action, whether on land, in the air or under the sea."

Vegas Pro 10 software is scheduled to be available on October 11, 2010 at retailers worldwide and for purchase online at www.sonycreativesoftware.com. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for Vegas Pro 10 software is U.S. $699.95 (Approx £450).

With Sony taking 3D so seriously, how long will it be before they decide to launch a 3D consumer camcorder to rival the Panasonic's 3D camcorder – the SDT750?

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