Pinnacle Studio 9 Media Suite - Video Editing Software Suite

by Pinnacle Systems

Product Features

• Video-editing software suite for video editors and multimedia enthusiasts
• Advanced consumer video-editing and disc-authoring application, Studio Plus
• Photo editing with Corel Photobook; audio editing with WaveLab Lite
• Sophisticated media-management application; Instant Backup
• InstantCinema; Burning and disc-duplication software

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002XHBZ2
• Item model number: 210100426
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 24, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,002 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Pinnacle Studio MediaSuite is a full set of editing and management tools for creating fantastic digital media! It's a comprehensive toolkit with features for audio and photo editing, CD and DVD backup, organization tools and a 5-foot by 6-foot green sheet backdrop for creating chroma key effects at home! Built-in chroma key effects

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice video editing but beware of the audio, February 4, 2005

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D. Chichester (Chicago) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pinnacle Studio 9 Media Suite - Video Editing Software Suite (CD-ROM)

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 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Won't Install With Roxio Media Creator, January 30, 2006

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Piper (Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pinnacle Studio 9 Media Suite - Video Editing Software Suite (CD-ROM)

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 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dishonest company, March 22, 2006

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mactans "mactans" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pinnacle Studio 9 Media Suite - Video Editing Software Suite (CD-ROM)

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.