Studio 9 Plus is a video editing product created by Pinnacle Systems. This page contains tips and tricks to make the most of your Studio 9 Plus experience.
 | What's New (Updated 9/15/04) |
| Main Screen (Updated 9/8/04) |
| Studio Basics (Updated 8/17/02) |
| SmartSound (Added 7/13/02) |
| Hollywood FX (Updated 9/8/04) |
| Patches / BETAs (Updated 10/30/04) |
| Studio 9 Links (Updated 9/8/04) |
| Studio 9.3 will add the following new features to the standard version
of Studio • Surround sound is now ProLogic II compatible, with separate Right and Left rear channels • Surround sound can now be previewed using the PC soundboards surround outputs • Supports dual-layer DVD-9 burners and media • Supports new version of SmartSound (QuickTracks 3) with purchase and download of individual songs (Requires QuickTime 6.0 or higher) |
| Studio Plus features may be used in locked (watermarked) mode and may
be unlocked via on-line purchase o Second Video Track o Picture in Picture o Chroma Key o Pan and Zoom for still images o Dolby Digital 2 channel audio output |
| Supports the advanced codec pack, available for on-line purchase
(currently $9) o Dolby Digital 2 channel audio output o Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio output o MPEG 4 output o MP3 output |
| The HFX Plug in will work with both Studio Standard 9.3 and Studio Plus. The HFX Plug in is unlocked when the HFX Creator tool is unlocked. HFX Creator is included with HFX Mega/Pro or it can be purchased separately |
Storyboard View
The Storyboard View is used to quickly edit your movie. Each scene is represented by showing the first frame of the clip regardless of length. The transitions are shown between each of the clips. You can easily drag a transition between two clips.
Timeline View
The Timeline View is a more advanced method of editing your video. Clips are represented based on their actual length. This view also gives you the ability to lock the audio track independently of the video track. You can also lock other tracks. This view allows easy access to all of the various audio tracks. This is the preferred view for most editing.
Text View
The Text View can be used for a couple of reasons. This view gives the exact details of the clip. For example you can see when a clip starts and how long the clip is. It also gives you a name for the clip to aid in organization. The Text View is also helpful to help track down problems in your video. You can also copy everything in the Text View and paste it into an Excel spreadsheet.
| Select what you want to navigate. For example select the video timeline or the album |
| Go to the beginning by pressing the Home key |
| Go to the end by pressing the End key |
| Hot Tip: Immediately go to any location in your video by simply typing the numbers in the preview window and pressing Enter |
| Many people have wondered how to get a printout that includes all of the
information in their project. Here's how to do this:
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Ever wonder how to get the songs you've created using SmartSound out of Studio so you can use them in another program?
| Add music to the timeline using SmartSound. |
| Once you start to play the song it will generate a wave file. |
| This file is stored in a subfolder under your Auxiliary Files folder. The name of the subfolder will be the same name as the current project you are working in. The wave file will have a name such as this: _z0000.wav. |
| You can copy this anyplace you like, rename it, and even modify it in your favorite audio editing software. |
| Have you downloaded some HFX effects only to discover that you can't see them. When you manually add effects you will need to delete a file called "effects.org" which is found in the \orgs folder. The next time you start Studio this file will be recreated and your new transitions will be ready for use. If you have HFX 5.1 you will also need to delete C:\Program Files\Pinnacle\Hollywood FX 5\Album\AlbumOrg.org. |
| Organization of your HFX effects will make working with them much more enjoyable. I number the folders that contain my effects so they appear in the order I want regardless of the title. For example "00 - My Effects" or "01 - Other Effects." |
| Studio 9.3.5 - Release Patch (released 10/29/04) |
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Studio 9 Plus - BETA Patch
(none currently) WARNING: Keep in mind that using a BETA patch is NOT recommended for the average user. By using a BETA patch you are putting your system at risk. If someone tells you to install it to attempt to resolve a particular issue you will need to consider this warning very carefully. |
| Studio 9 Plus Upgrade |
Check here for special upgrade offers to Pinnacle's latest version of Studio.
| Studio 9 Webboard |
Check this out for up-to-date information on Studio 9 from fellow video enthusiasts. Here you will find several experts who started out just like you and are more than willing to offer help. The webboard is a rich source of solutions and also a place where you can exchange ideas.
| Studio 9 Manual |
Here is the latest Studio 9 manual.
| Studio 9 Add-On Products |
Check here for the latest add-ons to Studio 9.
