Pinnacle Studio 14 Trial Installation Guide
Where to download Studio 14 Trial:

Download Trial

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/StudioTrial
Save the file (PinnacleStudio14Trial.exe) to your hard disk. Important information regarding the trial:

Learn More

http://avid.custkb.com/avid/app/selfservice/ search.jsp?DocId=292123

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Double-click on the downloaded file PinnacleStudio14Trial.exe to start the installation (if asked, please permit the temporary file Pin****.tmp to proceed). Setup files will be automatically extracted (this can take a moment).
Note: If you finally decide to purchase an activation to unlock your Studio 14 Trial, we recommend you to backup the downloaded file, if you need to reinstall your software. The installation files are available from C:\ProgramData\Studio14Trial

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Our Installer Welcome screen automatically opens after the extraction process. Click Studio 14 to initialize the installation of Pinnacle Studio 14 Trial. Note: In case the installer does not detect all required Windows updates on your computer, it will request to install these updates (this process can take a couple of minutes) - please follow the on-screen instructions.

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Select your language.

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You have to register your version of Studio 14 Trial. Just enter your first and last name and a valid e-mail address. You can also check the option to receive e-mails from Pinnacle/Avid as special offers. Click on Register Now to send your data (internet connection necessary).

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After registration, the installation will continue with the License Agreement. You have to accept the License Agreement to continue the installation.

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Select the destination folders to install the software. We recommend you to keep the default folders. Then you need to specify the users of the application (its recommended to select Anyone).

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After the Pinnacle Studio Trial installation is completed, you will be prompted to continue with the installation of the free plug-ins included with the Studio 14 Trial.

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Select your language to start the plug-in installation.

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Continue the installation with the License Agreement and the Setup of the application.

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Start the Application Double-click on the Pinnacle Studio 14 icon from the Desktop.
A splash screen will show the number of remaining days. Studio 14 Trial will expire after 15 days. Click the Upgrade Now link to purchase an activation key to unlock the software.

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Purchase an Activation key to unlock the software. You can either click from the Upgrade Splash screen when launching the software, or from the Help menu of Studio (Upgrade to Studio Ultimate), to unlock the software.

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Now enjoy the ultimate software for making great HD movies at home: Pinnacle Studio Ultimate!
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Your Life in Movies. Captured and Mastered.

Product Overview

Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate combines the newest release of Pinnacle's best-selling consumer video editing software, Pinnacle Studio Plus Version 11, with a selection of popular professional audio and video tools, providing users with everything they need to take complete control of their video quality and style within an intuitive interface. Compatible with the new Windows Vista operating system, Pinnacle Studio Plus includes the latest technology such as a complete HD workflow, with native HDV and AVCHD editing and format disc burning; and Hi-Fi audio music capabilities. The scalable user interface is perfect for working on today's wide screen monitors and the new Web publishing feature makes it easy to share your movie creations publicly or privately. The high-speed USB 2.0 device captures video from any analog or digital source.
New - Scorefitter music generator - Automatically generate soundtracks, now with 40 source tracks, which include greater variation and 48k audio samples for higher fidelity and increased accuracy than previous solutions. New User Interface Pinnacle Studio's interface is scalable, making it perfect for working on widescreen monitors or adjusting the windows to get close to the task at hand while keeping all the tools at your fingertips.
New - Simplified Web publishing - anticipating people's desire to share their video creations on the Web, Pinnacle Studio Plus makes Web publishing automatic. Users can now post their movies publicly on Yahoo! Videos (more to come) or privately with just a few simple clicks.
New - Improved speed and performance - Pinnacle Studio Plus now installs faster and exports files of any type at speeds double* those previously possible. (* an average; results may vary and depend on system specifications) Advanced editing, effects, and integrated DVD authoring, all within an intuitive interface. Users can master more sophisticated video effects such as HD editing, custom key frames, Surround Sound editing, graphic overlays, scrolling titles, Picture-in-Picture or Chroma Key (green screen), and more. High-speed USB 2.0 device which allows users to capture video from any analog or digital source to make great movies from existing VHS or Hi8 tapes, or new DV camcorders with plug and play ease
Key Features New - The combination of Pinnacle Studio Plus Version 11 with highly-acclaimed pro audio and video tools create the ultimate solution for video enthusiasts who want to take complete control of the quality and style of their movie creations. The BIAS SoundSoap Pinnacle Edition audio noise cleaning tools, plus complete Dolby Digital 5.1 audio encoding ensure your movie creations will sound as good as they look. proDAD VitaScene provides the tools to add the kind of professional effects such as rays, blurs and more that really give your movies flair and a sense of style. StageTools MovingPicture lets you use the same tool the professionals use to create precision pans and zooms, all in high resolution, while maintaining simplicity for stunning results. The included Green Screen backdrop helps you create professional looking Chroma Key effects without the big studio. New - From capture to editing and disc burning - A complete HD workflow with HD DVD and AVCHD format authoring on standard DVD media - Pinnacle Studio Plus edits native HDV or AVCHD footage and then authors HD DVD and AVCHD format discs that will play on the latest HD DVD and Blu-ray players. You can even combine projects that mix SDV, HDV and photos that are then upsampled to HD resolution.

Product Descriptions

25-Word Description
Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate combines a high-speed USB 2.0 capture device with the power of Pinnacle Studio Plus video editing software and a suite of highly-acclaimed pro audio and video tools for professional results.

50-Word Description

Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate lets you take control of your video quality and style. This Windows Vista - compatible full-featured application helps video enthusiasts harness the power of HD DVD AVCHD, Hi-Fi audio and automatic Web publishing without compromising ease of use. Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate includes Pinnacle Studio Plus, BIAS SoundSoap, ProDAD VitaScene, StageTool MovingPicture, a green screen backdrop and a high-speed USB 2.0 capture device.

100-Word Description

Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate combines a high-speed USB 2.0 capture device with the power of Pinnacle Studio Plus video editing software and a suite of highly-acclaimed pro audio and video tools for professional results. The extensive range of capabilities includes compatibility with the Windows Vista operating system, HD DVD and AVCHD format editing and disc authoring, Hi-Fi audio music generation, and automatic Web publishing. In addition to Pinnacle Studio Plus video editing softwares improved performance and speed, and a sleek new user interface, Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Ultimate includes BIAS Incs SoundSoap audio cleaning tools, professional level special effects from ProDAD VitaScene, precision Panning and Zooming with StageTool MovingPicture, and a Chroma Key green screen backdrop for easy-toachieve professional results.
New - Now with cutting-edge AVCHD capabilities Pinnacle Studio Plus users can now import, edit, and burn the latest HD format, projected to become the primary HDV format for Camcorder leaders like Panasonic and Sony, allowing for more HDV content in half the space.
New - Windows Vista compatibility - The perfect companion to the new Windows Vista operating system, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 11 provides full compatibility and a sleek look while it offers advanced video editing tools to do more with home video content.

Technical Specifications

Minimum System Requirements Windows XP with SP2 or Windows Vista operating system (32-bit Windows Vista recommended) Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 1.8 GHz or higher (2.4 GHz recommended) Intel Pentium HT or AMD Athlon 2.4 GHz or 1.6 GHz Dual core required for Windows Vista Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or higher required for AVCHD editing 512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended) o 1 GB required for HD and/or Windows Vista (2 GB recommended) o 1.5 GB required for AVCHD (2 GB required on Windows Vista) DirectX 9 or higher compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB recommended) o 128 MB required on Windows Vista (256 MB ATI Radeon 9600+ or NVIDIA GeForce 6 or higher recommended) o 256 MB required for HD and AVCHD editing (ATI Radeon 9600+ or NVIDIA GeForce 6 or higher recommended) DirectX 9 or higher compatible sound card 1 GB of disk space to install software and 3+ GB to install bonus content (optional) 1 USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) port DVD-ROM drive to install software Optional: CD burner for creating Video CDs or Super Video CDs (S-VCDs) DVD burner for creating DVD, HD DVD and AVCHD format discs* Sound card with surround sound output required for preview of surround sound mixes*

Hardware Specifications

Inputs & Outputs: Composite video input/output (RCA connector) PAL, SECAM (input only), NTSC S-Video input/output (mini-DIN connector) PAL, SECAM (input only), NTSC Stereo audio input (2x RCA connectors) IEEE 1394 In/Out connector (6-pin type) Video Capture to Computer Analog PAL & SECAM/NTSC input DV (IEEE 1394) camcorder capture 25 Mbit/s. Full camera control support Compression: MPEG-2, MPEG-1, DV, MJPEG (User-selectable. Available real-time capture formats depend on CPU speed.) Video Playback from Computer Analog PAL/NTSC output DV (IEEE 1394) output to camcorder 25 Mbit/s. Full camera/device control support Import Formats Video: AVCHD*, DV, HDV, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, DivX*, MPEG-4*, 3GP (MPEG-4)*, WMV, Non-encrypted DVD titles* Audio: WAV, MP3 Graphic: BMP, JPG, PCT, TGA, TIF, WMF Export Formats Video CD (VCD) or S-VCD with optional CD burner (CD-R or CD-RW) HD DVD*, AVCHD* and DVD* format disc with optional DVD burner (DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R or DVD+RW, dual layer) Apple iPod and Sony PSP compatible (MPEG-4) formats* DV, HDV, AVI, DivX, RealVideo 8, Windows DV, HDV, AVI, DivX, RealVideo 8, Windows Media 9, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4* files Dolby Digital 2 channel* and 5.1 channel* audio * Requires free product activation and/or download via Internet at the first use. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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