Edit SD, HD, 2K and 4K material in 2D or stereoscopic 3D, with drag-and-drop functionality or traditional 3-point and 4-point editing modes. The Vegas Pro 12 interface provides an impressive array innovative tools and thoughtful touches, with a fully customizable workspace for accomplishing a wide range of production tasks. Nest Vegas Pro projects within the timeline, customize and save keyboard commands, and use application scripting to automate repetitive tasks. The new Expanded Edit Mode temporarily splits the track at the edit point and enables you to dynamically add or remove frames from either side of the edit point while the media is playing, creating a highly precise, interactive editing experience.
Powerful effect and compositing engine
Combine up to 32 high-quality, keyframeable effects per Effects Chain and apply them at the Event, Track, Media, or Project level. Vegas Pro 12 uses an advanced plug-in architecture based on the OpenFX standard, for hundreds of optional effects from leading visual effects plug-in VFX developers. Parent-Child tracks and sophisticated 2D and 3D compositing modes provide a powerful, flexible effects environment. Shape Masking tools and FX Masking capabilities are new for Vegas Pro 12, along with the Color Match plug-in, to quickly match the color characteristics from one clip to another.
See Vegas Pro in action
Producer, director, editor, and music composer Chris Brickler has dedicated his life to making what he calls meaningful content. Brickler is the founder of Xlantic, a London- and Los Angeles-based production company that works with fortune 500 companies to create compelling video and audio projects. When he first began using Vegas Pro for his video projects, he quickly discovered the applications powerful audio tools and turned to Vegas Pro for all of his audio productions as well. He creates highly ambitious music videos and records and edits the music as well as the video in one single application: Vegas Pro.
Project interchange
Import and export a wide range of project files to and from Vegas Pro 12. The built-in software can convert between the native .veg file and AAF, for Avid ProTools , XML for Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X (export only) and DaVinci Resolve 8, and .prproj for Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6.
Titler Pro 1.0 from NewBlueFX
Create high-quality titles with Titler Pro 1.0, a full-featured titling application from NewBlueFX. Titler Pro enables users to add animations, professional-style templates, and effects to their title sequences. Work in real-time with GPU-accelerated effects and transitions, and easily move text on the X, Y, and Z axes within the Vegas Pro 12 workspace. With 2D and 3D capabilities, Titler Pro 1.0 is the perfect addition to the stereoscopic 3D toolset.
Designed for performance
64-bit operating systems are the best choice for high-end performance. By focusing exclusively on 64-bit operating systems, Vegas Pro 12 overcomes many of the limitations of legacy 32-bit software/hardware architecture, enabling users to enjoy superior performance and improved stability for memory-intensive projects and formats.
Working with OpenCL supported devices from AMD and NVIDIA, Vegas Pro 12 leverages GPU acceleration for video FX, transitions, compositing, pan/crop, track motion and encoding, providing a significantly faster workflow. GPU acceleration streamlines the video editing experience in Vegas Pro 12 by providing playback performance gains and faster rendering times, ideal for industry professionals who work on tight deadlines where every second counts.
Stereoscopic 3D editing
Create breathtaking stereoscopic 3D projects with the same ease and agility as the Vegas Pro 2D workflow. Vegas Pro 12 provides the ability to easily import, adjust, edit, preview, and output stereoscopic 3D media all using industry-standard professional delivery formats including single or dual files with side-by-side, top/bottom, or line-alternate encoding. Anaglyphic monitoring and output are also supported. Stereoscopic Auto-Pairing allows bulk pairing of stereoscopic 3D subclips on the timeline, with the ability to automatically pair stereoscopic 3D media created with the Sony PMW-TD300 or a pair of PMW-F3 cameras using the 3D Link feature.
Superior audio control
Access unlimited audio tracks, 24-bit/192 kHz audio, punch-in recording, 5.1 surround mixing, effects automation, and time compress/expand, while applying customizable, real-time audio effects like EQ, Reverb, Delay, and more. Expand your audio processing and mixing options with supported third-party DirectX and VST audio plug-ins. Vegas Pro 12 includes support for new 64-bit versions of Sony's Noise Reduction 2.0, Wave Hammer, Acoustic Mirror, and more. Use the Mixing Console for precise audio control, with sample-based accuracy.
Broad format support
Vegas Pro pioneered the concept of format-native editing, and the latest version continues that legacy by supporting today's most popular camcorder formats including XDCAM, NXCAM, AVCHD, HDCAM SR, DSLR h.264 QuickTime and RED . New for version 12 is support for Panasonic P2 DVCPRO and AVC-Intra media. Projects can now be encoded to HDCAM SR MXF files, for pristine quality edit masters.
More about the Vegas Pro 12 Capture and Import
Powerful Blu-ray Disc authoring
Burn movies to Blu-ray Disc directly from the Vegas Pro 12 timeline for high-definition delivery. Use DVD Architect Pro software (included with the Vegas Pro 12 collection) to author DVD or Blu-ray Disc projects with subtitles, multiple languages, and numerous playback menus. Preview and test your work in real time. Import layered Photoshop .PSD files for buttons and other graphic elements. The MainConcept AVC encoder now supports variable bit rates up to 40 Mbps and average bit rate of 25 Mbps, for better HD quality than ever before.
Video Editing
Unparalleled video editing power
Fast, flexible, and feature-rich, Vegas Pro 12 software is ideal for digital video production, streaming content creation, broadcast production, and more.
New! Expanded edit mode
Double click at the edit point to see the timeline in a detailed "A-B Roll" view. The adjacent frames of the events at the edit point can be clearly viewed above the tracks for reference, and unused media in the events can be seen in the track area. The edit point/event edge is highlighted in red, and can be trimmed with the mouse or numeric keypad. Setting a Loop Region around the edit point enables you to dynamically add or remove frames from either side of the edit point while the media is playing, creating a highly precise, interactive editing experience.
New! Project interchange
Import and export a wide range of project files to and from Vegas Pro 12. The built-in software can convert between the native .veg file and AAF for Avid ProTools 10, XML for Apple Final Cut Pro 7, Final Cut Pro X, DaVinci Resolve 8, and .prproj for Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 and After Effects CS6.
Project Import and Export Details (pdf)
New! User interface enhancements
Multiple UI updates will help new users become familiar with Vegas Pro 12, as well as improving the editing experience for current Vegas Pro users. Included in the Enhancements: (1) A new Toolbar Icon for Splitting, (2) A yellow border outlines the most recently added clip on the timeline, (3) Large blue handles on timeline events make it easier to grab the various interactive event modifiers, and (4) more comprehensive tool tips, describing not just the name of the tool but also what the tool does.
New! Timeline editing and trimming updates
New keyboard shortcuts enable video-only or audio-only trimming, for quick "L cuts" and "J-cuts." Simultaneous fade of audio and video in grouped events is now available. The Event FX, Generated Media, and Pan-Crop icons on timeline events have been relocated to the bottom edge, to avoid accidentally clicking on them while edge-trimming the event. A Trim Start-End mode quickly trims the beginning or end of an event based on the cursor position. Making a timeline selection and choosing "Trim" from the pulldown menus (CTRL+T) removes the media around the selection. Edge handles now use contrasting colors to make selection more noticeable, and improved outlining is used to make Event Selection, Grouping, and Sync Link groups more apparent.
Multi-format native editing
Vegas Pro 12 improves on its ground-breaking "no transcode, no re-wrap" heritage by adding native format support for Panasonic P2 AVC-Intra and DVCPRO source material. By eliminating the transcode and re-wrap process required by some competitors, Vegas Pro 12 users can save valuable production time, minimize storage requirements, and preserve the pristine quality of the original source material. Other natively-supported codecs and formats include XDCAM, XDCAM EX, NXCAM, HDCAM-SR, AVCCAM, RED R3D, AVCHD, and AVC-based MOV files from popular DSLR cameras. For 3D content creation, stereoscopic 3D MVC and MPO files from Sony camcorders are also supported.
Innovative tools, thoughtful features
Hundreds of thoughtful, innovative features make Vegas Pro12 one of the most fluid and intuitive editing platforms on the market. Visual confirmation of event alignment when moving clips on the timeline work hand in hand with the user-definable "snapping" tools, ensuring that your media is placed exactly where you need it, with sub-frame accuracy. Out of sync clips will re-sync at the push of a button by moving or slipping the audio or video. Insert Audio or Video envelopes on your timeline events to interactively control stereo or surround sound panning, volume, and event velocity. Plus much, much more.
4K support
Vegas Pro 12 software natively supports frame sizes up to 4096x4096. The 4K image standard for digital cinema projection is 4096 x 2160 pixels. This level of resolution provides more detail and flexibility to pan and crop. It is ideal for compositing and video effects work, as it provides a high-quality final output. Vegas Pro 12 software also natively supports RED ONE and RED EPIC files. Open and edit .r3d files directly on the timeline.
Sync Link
Establish a hierarchal relationship between timeline events during editing. "Child" clips associated with a "Parent" clip can be moved independently on the timeline, while moving the Parent clip also moves the child clips in perfect sync
Multicam editing
Edit multi-camera productions intuitively and efficiently by specifying shots as you play back your project. Switch between as many as 32 video sources with a keyboard command or a click of your mouse. Vegas Pro 12 software keeps all unused shots so you can easily expand a multi-camera track into component events, making it easier to see which videos are in the Vegas project and refine the edits.
Share HD movies on
Blu-ray Disc
Easily burn your high-definition movie to a Blu-ray Disc directly from the Vegas Pro timeline.
The Vegas Pro 12 workflow
Utilize the fully customizable workspace in Vegas Pro 12 to create a welcoming environment for any type of content creation. Dock multiple windows and save layouts to fit certain tasks, like color correction or multitrack audio mixing. Vegas Pro 12 features a new ground-breaking workflow for Sony S-log customers, using the ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) color space standard to maintain the full dynamic range of the source material throughout the editing process. Use application scripting extensions to automate repetitive tasks. Closed captioning support and a new Proxy workflow add to Vegas Pro 12's versatility.
New! Smart Proxy workflow
Create high-performance, edit-friendly Smart Proxy clips in the Project Media view, to achieve faster playback on a wider variety of hardware. Media will automatically and dynamically switch from original to proxy based on the Preview playback settings. To ensure optimum quality, original media files will be used for the final render.
New! Comprehensive S-log workflow
S-log is a system that allows cameras such as the Sony PMW-F3 to capture images with amazing dynamic range and tonal reproduction. Using OpenColorIO technology developed by Sony Pictures Imageworks, Vegas Pro 12 supports S-log via the Academy Color Encoding System (ACES) color space standard. Based on the creative goals and display devices available, Vegas Pro 12 applies the appropriate LUT (Look-up Table) during the editing process. The edited project can be encoded to a wide range of formats using ACES-defined color space standards as well as other popular non-ACES standards.
New! Vertical docking windows
Tailor the Vegas Pro editing environment to your exact needs. The added flexibility of vertical docking windows in Vegas Pro 12 provides better access to a wider range of editing tools.
New! Share media between multiple projects
Media and bins can be imported from one Vegas Pro project to another. Bins can be merged with existing bins in the current project, or a new "master bin" can be created that contains the complete bin structure from the older project. NOTE: (1) Media must be online, (2) subclips are imported, (3) Generated Media is not currently imported.
New! Text & Titles auto rename
Titles created with the Titles & Text plug-in will be named based on the actual content of the title instead of the current generic naming convention (Text 1, Text 2, etc.), making the titles much easier to identify in the Project Media window and other areas in the Vegas Pro UI.
New! Render progress and completion indicators
Render progress is now displayed in the Windows taskbar, and a user-definable sound is played upon the completion of a render.
New! Auto-prompt to match project to media
The "Match Project to Media" auto-prompt appears when the first piece of video media is added to the project, serving as a friendly reminder that can easily be de-activated at any time.
GPU acceleration
Better playback faster renders. Take advantage of the power of the GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) found in many of today's most popular video display cards for smoother video playback and faster rendering. Vegas Pro 12 leverages the GPU for video effects, transitions, compositing, pan/crop, track motion, and encoding. With an optimized hardware configuration using an appropriate GPU device, timeline performance is dramatically improved. Higher resolution previews with multiple effects are now possible in Vegas Pro 12, and encoding to popular formats like AVC are as much as six times faster than previous versions. Vegas Pro 12 uses OpenCL-supported devices from AMD, NVIDIA and Intel to unleash your creative vision. Supported GPU devices
Closed captioning
Utilize the outstanding video production environment of Vegas Pro to create content with closed captioning or to work with content that already contains it. Vegas Pro provides a complete end-to-end closed caption workflow. Import, edit, move, merge, delete, create new, preview, and export CEA-608 closed-caption data in XDCAM MFX and MPEG-2 media. Display TV-like CEA-608 as an overlay during playback in the Preview and Trimmer windows. This makes it easy to check placement, edits, and timing of CC information. CEA-708 style closed captioning is automatically created when the CEA-608 data is created. Line 21 closed captioning is supported, as well as HD-SDI closed captioning capture and print from AJA and Blackmagic Design cards. Line 21 support provides a workflow for existing legacy media.
Optimized "Render As" dialog
Select the perfect render template with the improved Render As dialog settings. Match the render settings to your Project Properties, select from the preset list of options, or customize your own render settings. You can even designate templates as 'favorites' for quick access later.
Playback and editing
Play back and edit video effects, transitions, and composites on the fly while viewing each change instantly. Vegas Pro software takes advantage of the PC's processing power by caching complex processes or effects directly to RAM for smooth frame-rate playback and previews.
Customizable keyboard mapping
Customize Vegas keyboard commands to fit your editing style. Create new keyboard shortcuts, import a keyboard mapping scheme or save your current layout for use as a backup. You can even share keyboard layouts with other Vegas users.
Track management
Group and collapse tracks under a single header track to save space on the timeline. This is a quick and easy way to organize and manage complex projects by grouping specific sections of video and audio.
Video effects and compositing
Beyond its impressive editing capabilities, Vegas Pro 12 is a full-featured compositing and effects application. Combine up to 32 effects per Effects Chain and apply them at the Event, Track, Media, or Project level. Parent-Child tracks and sophisticated 2D and 3D compositing modes create a flexible effects environment, with an advanced plug-in architecture based on OpenFX for hundreds of optional effects from leading visual effects plug-in developers. Import layered Photoshop files with each layer on its own track to create custom keyframeable motion graphics sequences and overlays. Work in 8-bit mode for speed or 32-bit floating point mode for optimal color processing precision.
New! Shape masking tools
While the Vegas Pro Bezier Masking Tool is powerful and accurate, it can be overly complex for masking simple shapes. The new rectangle/square and oval/circle Masking Tools make it easy to mask portions of the media by drawing the desired shape over the appropriate areas.
New! FX masking
Mask an effect rather than the image itself. This is particular useful for quickly blurring or pixelating an area of a video clip, to hide a logo, license plate, or a person's face.
New! Color match
Match colors between clips in the highly versatile and powerful L*a*b* color space. Choose a preset from the Preset drop-down list or use the Image Source controls to choose the image you want to match. "Use Trimmer Image" copies the image from the Trimmer window, while "Browse for Image" lets you navigate to an image file on your system drive.
New! OpenFX enhancements
Now supports the OpenFX extension for GPU rendering using OpenGL textures, allowing third-party OpenFX plug-ins that use OpenGL to leverage the power of the GPU more effectively within the Vegas Pro OpenCL architecture. Also supports OpenFX on-screen interoperability, making position controls and effects "handles" visible directly on the Preview itself. Updates to the OpenFX Properties UI make better use of screen real estate by increasing the slider control area and reducing the size of the numeric field space.
New! Layer dimensionality video effects and compositor
Adds the appearance of depth to graphics and video clips. The plug-in works especially well with text or other elements that contain an alpha transparency layer, enabling you to add realistic shadow, glow, and embossing effects. Layer Dimensionality is also available as a Compositor plug-in, making it very useful in conjunction with Track Motion and picture-in-picture effects.
New! LAB adjust and L*a*b* color space histogram
Manipulate colors in the very powerful L*a*b* color space. Using the same technology as the new Color Match plug-in, the LAB Adjust tool takes advantage of the perceptually uniform L*a*b* color standard to provide dramatic and precise control over the color characteristics of your content. In addition, the Video Scopes: L*a*b* Histogram view can display the L, a and b channel distributions of the images in the L*a*b* color space - a useful tool that can also be used very effectively with the Color Match plug-in.
New! GPU acceleration for Titles & Text plug-in
Take advantage of the system's GPU to improve the timeline performance and rendering speeds when Titles & Text clips are used in a project.
New! Credit roll generator improvements
Enables the Credit Roll plug-in to import and export credit text, and its associated property/style, as separated files.
Rich effects workflow
Apply video and audio effects at multiple levels in your project in order to gain significant control during the editing process. Apply video effects at the media level, event level, track level, to the entire project, or all tracks and events at the preview level. Audio effects can be applied at the event level, track level, bus, and master bus level. All of the video effects are keyframeable, which means you can select the exact video frames where an effect begins and ends. You can even specify the level of effect for every frame in between. To see your effects and transitions in action, Vegas Pro 12 software enables you to preview effects and transitions in real time at full resolution on your computer monitor or on a secondary monitor.
Compositing modes
Vegas Pro 12 uses a multi-layer, "top-down" paradigm for compositing and masking, with the ability to assign tracks as Parent or Child tracks. Apply Compositor Effects including Bump Map, Height Map, and Displacement Map to create stylized lighting and textured looks. Vegas Pro 12 supports an impressive variety of compositing modes including Add, Subtract, Dodge, Burn, Source Alpha, Multiply (Mask), Lighten, Darken, Cut, Screen, Overlay, Hard Light, Difference, and Difference Squared. The 3D Compositing mode enables tracks to be moved anywhere in space, and the results can be used in a stereoscopic 3D project.
Enhanced video plug-in architecture
The Video Effects Plug-In SDK (Software Developer's Kit), based on the Open Effects Association platform, provides updated and enhanced technology that enables third-party plug-in providers to develop advanced video effect plug-ins more easily and rapidly. These additional plug-ins offer Vegas Pro 12 editors a wider variety of effects and special techniques for creating high-quality results.
Create 3D projects as easily as 2D
Create stereoscopic 3D projects utilizing the same 2D media workflow! Vegas Pro 12 provides the ability to import, adjust, edit, preview, and output stereoscopic 3D media all using industry-standard professional delivery formats including single or dual files with side-by-side, top/bottom, or line-alternate encoding. Anaglyphic monitoring and output are also supported.
Powerful monitoring solutions
It is critical to be able to monitor in 3D when applying edits to 3D video. The Video Preview window provides an extensive selection of viewing options including channel specific, top/bottom, side by side, a blend of both (useful for some 3D adjustments), or anaglyphic display. Professional editors can use an SDI or HDMI connection with a line-alternate 3D display to deliver a high-end preview experience.
Stereoscopic 3D enhancements
Utilize the new stereoscopic editing tools to easily correct stereoscopic 3D screen edge violations. You can also shift the horizontal offset in select 2D effects and transitions, which allow the perceived depth of the effect to be adjusted.
NVIDIA 3D Vision support
Vegas Pro 12 supports NVIDIA 3D Vision for single-display 3D devices, including the VAIO F-series 3D laptop.
New! Stereoscopic auto-pairing
Allows bulk pairing of stereoscopic 3D subclips on the timeline instead of a pair at a time. Also adds the ability to automatically pair stereoscopic 3D media created with the Sony PMW-TD300, or a pair of PMW-F3 cameras using the 3D Link feature.
Auto correct footage
Automatically correct 3D video by quickly applying calculated 3D adjustments. This salvages minor camera setup discrepancies and ensures that the 3D footage is correctly aligned.
CineForm Neo3D
Vegas Pro 12 provides integrated support for CineForm Neo3D files. After the CineForm Neo3D product is installed, Vegas Pro can read and write files including smart rendering for I-frame AVI only CineForm content.
True stereoscopic 3D camera for 3D track motion compositing
Create 3D motion effects with precise control over Z depth, plane intersection, compositing, and more. The Vegas Pro 12 track-grouping model allows multiple tracks to move and rotate in 3D space. 3D motion occurs in real time and is instantly able to be previewed.
Integrated 3D adjustments
Improve your 3D project by utilizing the integrated tools for basic 3D adjustments. Typical corrections include horizontal and vertical offsets, zoom discrepancies, keystone, and rotation. Tools to flip video horizontally and vertically and to automatically crop images help to ensure professional 3D results.
Add depth to 2D elements
2D elements such as backgrounds, titles, graphic elements, or keyed video may be intermixed with 3D content using the traditional Vegas Pro track compositing methods. Using the same horizontal disparity offset adjustment tools used for 3D media, these elements may be given depth in the 3D output. Because they are not stereoscopic, they will be flat, but can be placed in front of or behind screen depth.
Flexible input and output formats
Vegas Pro 12 software provides support for industry-leading stereoscopic 3D formats.
Input: Separate Left and Right, Top/Bottom (half), Top/Bottom (full), Side by side (half), Side by Side (full), and Line Alternate.
Output: Separate Left and Right, Top/Bottom (half), Top/Bottom (full), Side by side (half), Side by side (full), Line Alternate, Anaglyphic, Checkerboard, Blend, and Difference.
Complete multitrack environment
The Vegas Pro 12 collection includes powerful audio recording and editing tools for the most demanding productions. Record audio in a multitrack environment with input buses, professional metering, punch-in recording, unlimited tracks, and more. Enjoy real-time envelope automation recording, join audio with flexible automatic crossfades, and create mixes with assignable effects. Address Vegas Pro software with external control surfaces, route signals via Master and Aux outputs, and much more. No other NLE provides a digital audio workstation feature set like Vegas Pro software.
Mixing console window
The mixing console provides sophisticated hardware emulation to mix audio, specify routing, assign audio effects, and control automation. Customize your console layout and the details of all track and bus controls including FX sends to make working with your audio mixes efficient and productive.
Surround sound mixing and encoding
Vegas Pro 12 has extensive tools for the creation of 5.1 surround mixes. Apply keyframes to the surround panning of tracks and buses to mix the most demanding DVD and Blu-ray Disc soundtracks, while never leaving the Vegas Pro environment. Apply 5.1-channel audio effects to the master bus for enhanced control over surround mixes. Export projects as discrete tracks for post-encoding, or encode directly to Dolby Digital surround with the Sony Creative Software Dolby Digital-certified AC-3 Pro encoder. In addition, the DVD Architect Pro software imports AC-3 files for multichannel 5.1 DVD and Blu-ray Disc creation.
Extensive audio effects
Vegas Pro software supports the popular VST plug-in format. Signal and effects processing can be applied to individual audio events, all events on a track, and buses. Choose from more than 30 included, real-time signal and effects processing tools. Automate effects with envelope control for each parameter. Vegas Pro software includes essential effects such as Wave Hammer Compression, EQ and Noise Gate, as well as Reverb, Chorus, and Delay. 5.1 DirectX effects for the master bus include EQ, Dither, and Wave Hammer Surround compression tools.
New! Monitor audio via video preview device
Audio monitoring can now be routed to the SDI output of a supported AJA or Blackmagic Design video preview device.
Audio event FX
Vegas Pro allows editors to incorporate audio effects at the event level, track level, bus level, and master output stage, for maximum flexibility when working with multitrack projects.
VU meters
VU meters, available in the Mixing Console, provide a useful measurement that averages peaks and troughs to provide a visual representation of the perceived loudness of your audio material.
Audio track header output metering
The audio track headers provide a dedicated pan fader offering access to both the pan and volume faders at all times. In addition, track output meters display audio levels during playback.
New! 64-bit audio plug-ins
Previously, a number of Sound Forge Pro 32-bit plug-ins did not work in Vegas Pro 64-bit versions. These plug-ins have been re-written for 64-bit and are now compatible with Vegas Pro 12. The updated plug-ins include the four Noise Reduction 2.0 plug-ins (Audio Restoration, Click and Crackle Removal, Clipped Peak Restoration, and Noise Reduction), along with Acoustic Mirror, Zplane lastique Pro timestretch, and Wave Hammer.
24-bit/192 kHz audio support
Vegas Pro 12 software supports full resolution 24-bit 192 kHz files for the ultimate in audio fidelity and accuracy. Import, save, and even record to this resolution using the appropriate audio hardware. Unlike traditional frame-based video editors, the ability to edit at the sample level in Vegas Pro enables you perform ultra-precise adjustments to the audio between the video frames, to remove random pops and clicks or to re-establish sync.
Multithreaded audio engine
Vegas Pro 12 software takes advantage of multicore and hyper-threading computer systems to maximize available hardware resources. By leveraging the full capabilities of the hardware and reducing direct CPU load, you will notice:
- Greater number of tracks and audio/video effects for real-time preview
- Improved performance at lower latencies
- Faster audio render times
Envelope automation recording
Record track envelope and keyframe parameters in real time, using a mouse or external control surface hardware, with touch and latch record modes and automatic post-record keyframe thinning. Automation parameter control is available for both stereo and 5.1 tracks and buses, as well as for video track envelopes.
Broadcast Wave format support
Vegas Pro 12 supports the Broadcast Wave format for easy exchange between audio editors and broadcasting platforms. Broadcast Wave Format files are similar to standard .wav files, but contain additional metadata, including timestamps, that tell the software where to add audio on the Vegas Pro timeline.
Input buses
Record, monitor, and mix audio from external devices via input buses. Use the real-time rendering option to mix audio from external audio devices into your final render.
Import, export and media management
Vegas Pro 12 software contains extensive capture, import, and export support for video and audio devices. The integrated Device Explorer works with a wide range of file-based acquisition formats from Sony and other manufacturers, enabling you to quickly browse the files on the camcorder and transfer only those needed for the project. Vegas Pro 12 also supports legacy tape-based formats, with full "print to tape" functionality. For XDCAM Optical customers, the XDCAM Explorer provides a complete and extensive proxy workflow with metadata support. Significant updates to the Vegas Explorer and Project Media views in Vegas Pro 12 greatly enhance the editing experience by enabling you to sort through your content more intelligently. HDCAM SR encoding is now available in Vegas Pro 12, for extremely high-quality mastering and archiving.
New! Vegas Pro explorer redesign
Finding media on your system has never been easier. The updated Vegas Pro Explorer now features a Thumbnail View, and supports Windows Libraries including My Songs, My Videos, and My Pictures. Auto-text fill and breadcrumb control similar to Windows Explorer lets you quickly navigate to previous directories on your system. Using CTRL+ the mouse wheel scales the thumbnail images for added image detail during browsing.
New! Project media tagging
Quickly categorize your media with customizable tags. A Media Tag can be applied to the entire clip or to a region of a clip. As each clip is tagged, it will automatically be organized into appropriately named Media Bins. Quick Search enables instant filtering of media based on a single text field. The Search Media dialog facilitates more complex searches using multiple conditions, and makes the bins it creates "smart." Smart Bins will update automatically if any media tags are changed or if new media gets added that matches the search criteria.
New! Native XAVC Support
Vegas Pro 12 is the world's first HD, 2K and 4K XAVC native editor. The latest version features built-in support for XAVC files, with the same drag and drop, no transcode simplicity that Vegas Pro users have enjoyed with other popular formats. No expensive add-ons or plug-ins are required. For optimal performance with 2K and 4K XAVC content, use the new smart proxy HD workflow for full frame rate playback on a wide variety of hardware configurations, from compact laptops to advanced multi core workstations.
New! Panasonic P2 support
Ingest P2 media using Vegas Pro's Device Explorer, and edit the DVCPRO 25/50/100 and AVC-Intra 50/100 MXF files natively.
New! Project media updates
Thumbnails are now optimized for 16:9, and media that is a different aspect ratio than the project will appear letter-boxed or side-pillared. A more prominent border around the thumbnails clearly highlights selected clip(s). Right-clicking on the thumbnail and selecting Select Timeline Events locates the clip on the timeline, where you can use Ctrl+[ and Ctrl+] to move between selected events.
New! HDCAM SR (SStP) mastering
Encode to all flavors of the HDCAM SR mastering format, including the 220 Mb/s SR Lite and the 880 Mb/s SR 444. A full range of format templates are included, and the rendered MXF files are compatible with HDCAM SR camcorders, VTRs, and SR Memory solid state recording devices.
New! Edit properties for multiple video files
Select two or more video files in the Project Media window and click the Media Properties button to edit a range of parameters across all of the clips, including field order, pixel aspect ratio, color space, stereoscopic 3D mode, and more.
New! Support for AVCHD 2.0 standard
The Sony AVC encoder and customize dialog were updated to allow users to create AVCHD 2.0 templates/streams.
New! Still image format metadata support
Photos taken with modern cameras and cell phones contain metadata that define the correct image orientation. Vegas Pro 12 now supports this metadata, so that the files are automatically opened with the proper orientation.
Easy capturing
Use the Device Explorer to capture media from nearly any video or audio device into the Vegas Pro application. To add media to your project, simply drag media from the Device Explorer into the Media Pool, the timeline, or the Trimmer window. Improvements to the browse operation make it easy to navigate to media on AVCHD, XDCAM EX, NXCAM, RED, and P2 cameras.
Capture to MXF from SD/HD-SDI devices
Legacy standard definition formats like Digital Betacam and high-definition formats including HDCAM and DVCPRO 100 video tapes can be captured and converted to MPEG-2 50 Mbps 4:2:2 files conforming to the Sony XDCAM standard. Live feeds can also be captured as XDCAM MXF files for editing in Vegas Pro 12, or archived for future use. The Sony MXF file format is roughly one-fourth the bit rate of other HD compression technologies such as Avid DNxHD or Apple ProRes, making it more efficient for hard drive storage. Despite its small file size, a MXF file can still produce a beautiful 4:2:2 image at a full 1920x1080 raster.
XDCAM
XDCAM and XDCAM EX workflow is extremely intuitive and efficient within the Vegas Pro application. The software provides all the necessary tools to edit proxy and full-resolution HD and SD XDCAM MXF files natively, and it supports all frame rates and aspect ratios, multichannel audio, Essence Marks, and all HD and SD XDCAM compression types. Vegas Pro 12 software can natively read all XDCAM EX frame rates and resolutions. The integrated Device Explorer enables you to preview and import only the files you need for your current project.
XDCAM Optical-specific features include:
- Support for capturing directly to XDCAM-compatible MXF files from supported SD/HD-SDI sources
- File access mode (FAM)
- Ethernet transfer
- XDCAM Explorer pane
- Essence Marks support (all types)
- Proxy editing
- Master to disc (all formats)
- Multichannel audio read (all supported channel configurations, full/proxy resolution)
- PDZ list import, with proxy/full resolution conform capabilities
- SD import (all modes supported, native .MXF editing)
- HD import (all modes supported, native .MXF editing)
- Conform proxy timeline to full resolution (with file trimming if supported by deck)
- Conform all selected proxy media in Vegas database to full resolution
- SD render (all modes supported by format)
- HD render (all modes supported by format)
- Multichannel audio write (all supported channel configurations)
XDCAM EX-specific features include:
- Native XDCAM EX file read support
- Browse XDCAM EX files directly on camera with Device Explorer
- Support for all XDCAM EX resolutions and frame rates including the new shoulder-mount EX camcorder that records in dual file mode (optical and EX)
Smart render technology
Utilize smart render technology for faster encoding of cuts-only projects, or projects with minimal changes. No generation loss occurs because video frames pass through the engine unaltered. When rendering to any of the following formats, unedited video frames are passed through without recompression (smart rendering):
- DV AVI
- DV MXF
- IMX MXF (IMX 24p MXF is not supported for smart rendering)
- HD MXF
- MPEG-2 (for files such as those from HDV and DVD camcorders)
- XDCAM EX
Support for RAW photo files
Use RAW photo files in your Vegas projects. Download the Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 7 and Windows Vista to view and edit RAW photo files from more than 120 DSLR cameras natively on the Vegas Pro timeline.
Streaming support for AVC/MP4 encoder
Vegas Pro 12 can now render AVC/MP4 files with streaming support, compatible with most streaming servers.
DVD and Blu-ray Disc authoring
Experience high-quality, professional disc authoring with DVD Architect Pro. Its clean, drag-and-drop interface, powerful layout, and incredible authoring tools make it easy to develop dynamic menu-based Blu-ray Disc and DVD projects. Create multi-menu projects with movies, picture slideshows, and music compilations.
Professional DVD layout and design
Author menu-based and single-title DVD and Blu-ray Disc projects using preset backgrounds, motion menus, buttons, and effects. In addition to these presets, you can import your own layered Photoshop (PSD) files for use as backgrounds, buttons, and graphics. Enable your DVD content to play back in a loop, hold, or time out at the end of a scene.
Easy DVD preview
The Preview window enables you to preview your project on a simulated television screen with a virtual remote control. Use the buttons on the remote control to navigate and playback your project.
36 HD menu templates
Start projects quickly by using one of the available high-definition 16x9 menu templates.
New! Updated MainConcept Blu-ray Disc rendering
Blu-ray render templates for the MainConcept encoder are now included. The encoder supports variable bit rates, with maximum bit rate of 40Mbps and average bit rate of 25Mbps.
Disc burning technology
Vegas Pro 12 can use the Microsoft Image Mastering API (IMAPI) disc drivers which offer increased drive support and stability while burning DVD and Blu-ray Disc projects.
Buttons on video
Add a button hotspot over video and control its placement, duration, and link. This creates an interactive experience for end users, allowing them to navigate to alternate media related to a specific scene on your disc.
Extensive video and audio support
DVD Architect Pro software supports today's popular video and audio formats such as AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and AVCHD so you can make a DVD or Blu-ray Disc that will play on almost any DVD/BD player or DVD/BD-capable computer.
DVD scripting
DVD Architect Pro software supports the ability to create and run scripts in final DVD designs. With scripting, you can build robust interactivity into your projects.
Keyframes and transformation
Add keyframes to the DVD Architect Pro timeline to animate objects such as buttons and graphics. You can also use keyframes to control pan/crop attributes over time.
Exports chapter markers and subtitles to DVD Architect Pro software
Vegas Pro 12 chapter markers can be imported into DVD Architect Pro software as chapter points for quick scene creation. Apply a name to each region in your Vegas project and then export the names as a text file, which can be imported into DVD Architect Pro software as frame-accurate subtitles.
Parental control
Enable various parental control settings within the project properties of DVD Architect Pro. These settings restrict a DVD's playback to match parental control levels set in the user's DVD player, as set by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA):
- G General audience
- PG Parental Guidance
- PG-13 parents strongly cautioned some material may be inappropriate for under 13
- R Restricted. No child under 17 should watch without parent present
- NC-17 no one 17 or under should watch this content
Technical specifications
The Vegas Pro 12 collection, along with Vegas Pro 12 Edit, provide integrated production environments designed for a new generation of creative professionals. Combining a familiar track-based timeline with hundreds of thoughtful innovations, Vegas Pro 12 offers a refreshingly modern, cost-effective approach to content creation. Supporting more formats and workflows than ever before, Vegas Pro 12 makes it easy to deliver your message and express your artistic vision.
Video Editing: General Features
- New! Expanded Edit Mode
- New! User Interface Enhancements
- New! Project Media Updates
- New! Project Media Tagging
- New! Vegas Explorer Redesign
- New! Timeline Editing and Trimming Enhancements
- New! Edit Properties for Multiple Video Files
- New! Vertical Docking Windows
- New! Auto-Prompt to Match Project to Media
- Advanced user interface with layout presets, flexible window docking, and extensive customization
- Cursor object "snapping"
- Simple drag-and-drop operations or traditional 3-point and 4-point editing paradigm
- Sync Link grouping
- Intuitive multicam editing workflow
- JKL scrub
- Post-Edit ripple mode
- Timeline trimming with keyboard or mouse
- A/V synchronization detect and repair
- Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts
- Real time nondestructive editing
- Real time A/V event reverse
- Superior frame rate conversions
- Multitrack video editing on unlimited tracks
- Supports multiple file formats and frame rates on the timeline with no transcoding required
- Automatic crossfades when clips are overlapped
- Unlimited undo/redo
- Interactive tutorials
Video Editing: Effects, Graphics, Text Generation and Color Correction
- New! Shape Masking Tools
- New! FX Masking
- New! Color Match
- New! LAB Adjust Plug-in and L*a*b* Color Space Histogram
- New! OpenFX Enhancements
- New! Layer Dimensionality Video FX and Compositor
- New! Auto Re-Name Titles & Text Based on Content
- New! Credit Roll Generator Improvements
- Create custom Effect Chains of up to 32 separate video effects
- Apply Effect Chains at the Media, Event, Track, or Project level
- 3D track motion
- Advanced video compositing
- Keyframeable Bzier masks
- Keyframeable transitions, filters, and track motion
- 3-wheel primary and secondary color correction filters
- Waveform, Vectorscope, Parade, and Histogram monitors
- Transition progress envelopes
- Import .PSD layers to separate Vegas Pro video tracks
- Image stabilization
- Enhanced Video Plug-in architecture based on OpenFX
- Red-eye reduction (stills only)
- Glint, Rays, Defocus, Starburst, Soft Contrast, and Fill Light video effects
- ProType Titler
- NewBlue Titler Pro
- Titles & Text Titler
- Credit rolls and text animation
- Color Correction screen layout (ALT+D, C)
- High-precision, enhanced 32-bit floating point video levels mode for 10-bit and higher sources and render formats
- Customizable gradient wipe transition
Audio Editing Features
- New! 64-bit Audio Plug-in support
- New! Preview Audio via Video Preview Device
- New! Project Interchange with Avid Pro Tools
- Audio recording, editing, and mixing on unlimited tracks
- 24-bit/192 kHz audio support
- Input busses and Real-time rendering
- Event level audio effect assignment
- VU Metering
- Audio Mixing default screen layout
- Audio track header output metering
- Create custom Effect Chains of up to 32 separate effects
- Apply Effect Chains at the Media, Event, Track, Bus, or Project level
- Envelope automation recording
- Place/edit audio without quantizing to frame boundaries, while still quantizing video edits
- Multichannel audio from Trimmer Window
- Professional audio mixer console
- Broadcast Wave format multichannel support
- Gracenote MusicID CD album recognition
- VST plug-in effect support
- DirectX plug-in effects automation
- Includes over 30 DirectX audio effects
- Tape-style audio scrubbing
- 5.1 surround mixing tools, with Film-style 5.1 surround panning
- On-the-fly punch-in recording
- Auto-input record monitoring
- 5.1 audio plug-in support for the master bus
- Down-mix monitoring
- ACID loop properties support
- ASIO driver support
- Keyboard event pitch shifting
- Fader automation
- Real time record meters
- 32 assignable effects and 26 Master and Aux outputs
- Bus-to-bus routing
- Solo or mute tracks
- Master, auxiliary, and effects bus tracks
- Red Book audio CD production
Editing and Workflow Features
- New! Sync Link feature for keeping events aligned with the main story line
- New! Improved NVIDIA 3D Vision support
- New! Enhanced Render As dialog
- New! Improved ProType Titler tool
- Closed captioning support
- Visual snapping for timeline editing
- Print to Tape Wizard
- Interactive tutorials
- Multithreaded audio and video processing
- Support for the Microsoft Image Mastering API (IMAPI) disc drivers.
- Enhanced user interface with layout presets
- Impressive lighting effects including Glint, Rays, and Fill Light
- Browse XDCAM EX and AVCHD contents in Device Explorer
- Scripting extensions
- Save and recall window layouts
- Flexible window docking
- Support for XDCAM essence markers
- Envelope brush painting
- Project nesting
- Photoshop PSD layer support
- System-wide media management
- AAF import/export
- A/V synchronization detection and repair
- Split-screen A/B previewing
- Simple drag-and-drop operations
- Envelope automation recording
- High-definition editing and output
- Searchable Project Media bins
- Media subclips
- Automatic crossfades
- Trimmer window
- JKL scrub; timeline and keyboard trimming
- Real-time A/V event reverse
- Dual monitor support
- Customizable keyboard mapping
- Keyboard trimming and event shuffling
- Edit on 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 or 30 fps timelines
- Unlimited undo/redo
Format I/O and Hardware Support
- New! Panasonic P2 Support
- New! HDCAM SR (SStP) Mastering
- New! Blu-ray rendering support with MainConcept AVC plug-in
- New! Support for AVCHD 2.0 Standard
- New! Support Metadata Orientation Information for Still Image Formats
- New! GPU Acceleration for 'Titles & Text' Plug-in
- GPU Accelerated Performance
- Comprehensive XDCAM Optical Media support, including full proxy workflow
- Support for XDCAM essence markers
- Capture directly to XDCAM-compatible MXF files from supported SD/HD-SDI sources
- Genlock controls for synchronizing AJA video device output to a reference signal
- AVCHD timecode support
- Browse XDCAM EX, AVCHD, RED ONE, and other tapeless formats in Device Explorer
- NVIDIA 3D Vision Support
- Support for gigapixel still images
- Read and save DPX, OpenEXR, and Microsoft HD Photo formats
- Streaming Support for rendered AVC/MP4 files
- Export directly to PlayStation Portable devices
- AVC/AAC support
- MPEG-1, -2, and -4 support
- MPEG-2, Insert I-Frame at markers
- ATRAC 3 input and output
- Support for the Microsoft Image Mastering API (IMAPI) disc drivers
- AJA and Blackmagic Design hardware support
- External control surface support
- Application scripting for task automation
- Subtitle time/text export to DVD Architect Pro software
- Windows Media 9 Series support, including surround encoding
- QuickTime format support, with optimized AVC decode, for DSLR formats
- Red Book audio CD production
- Exports chapter markers and subtitles to DVD Architect Pro software
Opens: AA3, AAF, AIF, ASF, AU, AVC, AVCHD, AVI, BMP, BWF, CDA, DIG, DLX, DPX, DV, EXR, FLAC, GIF, H.264, HDP, IVC, JPEG, M2T, M2TS, MVC, MOV, Sony MXF (XDCAM and HDCAM SR), MP3, MP4, M4A, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video, MPO, OGG, OMA, Panasonic MXF (DVCPRO, AVC-Intra) PCA, PNG, PSD, QT, R3D, SFA, SND, TIFF, TGA, VOX, W64, WAV, WDP, WMA, WMV
Saves: AA3, AC3, AIF, ATRAC, AVC, AVCHD, AVI, DPX, EXR, FLAC, H.264, HDP, MOV, MP3, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 video, MP4, M2T, Sony MXF (XDCAM and HDCAM SR), MVC, OGG, PCA, W64, WAV, WMA, WMV
DVD encoding
Video: NTSC 4:3, NTSC Widescreen, PAL 4:3, PAL Widescreen
Audio: AC-3 5.1 or stereo, PCM
Blu-ray Disc encoding
Video: MPEG-2 or AVC, 1080-60i, 1080-50i and 1080-24p
Audio: AC-3 5.1 or stereo, PCM
General Features
- 36 high definition themes
- DVD and Blu-ray Disc authoring
- Scripting support
- Random playlist playback
- Parental control
- Photoshop (PSD) layer support
- Jacket picture creation
- Theme export
- Integration with Vegas Pro 12 software
- Menu-based and single movie DVD creation
- Easy-to-use drag-and-drop functionality
- Unlimited number of undo/redo
- Media Explorer
- Adjustable Project and File Optimization Settings
- Multi-monitor support
- Multi-processor support
- Fully customizable toolbars
- Get Media from the web
DVD Editing and Layout Features
- Keyframeable transformations
- Keyframeable crop and effects
- Graphical subtitles
- Title reordering
- Snap to I-Frame
- Greater than 100% zoom
- 4:3 and 16:9 preview settings
- DVD mastering tools: DLT, DDP, CMF
- Project playlists
- Copy-protection tools (CSS and Macrovision )
- Media effects
- Project navigation tool
- Still and motion menu creation
- Support for multiple video titles
- Real time external monitor preview via IEEE-1394
- Subtitle creation and support
- Multiple audio track support
- Programmable end actions for menus and media
- Project overview window
- Enhanced asset behavior control
- Multiple menus with up to 36 buttons per menu
- Menu object editing, alignment and sizing tools
- Text editing and shadow effects
- Object snapping
- Slide image rotation
- Add, edit, and move chapter points
- Title and Action safe grid area
- Customizable themes
- Menu looping
Video Features
- Buttons on video
- Crop and adjust dialog
- Slideshow animations
- Picture slideshow duration
- Multi-angle video selection
- DVD movie creation
- Picture slideshows
- Elementary stream import
- 24p DVD encoding
- No re-encoding of compliant files
- NTSC and PAL in standard (4:3) and widescreen (16:9) formats
Audio Features
- ATRAC Support
- Multiple audio track support
- Music compilations
- Attach audio files to menus
- Media file previewing
- Import WAV, MP3, WMA, PCA, AIF, MPEG audio, AA3 (ATRAC), AC-3 5.1 or stereo into your DVD Architect Pro project
- 24-bit/192kHz audio support
Testing and Burning Features
- Burn mastered folder
- 8cm to 12cm DVD copy
- Button overlap indication
- Smart project re-prepare
- Dual-layer burning and authoring support
- Real time project previewing with virtual DVD remote control or to external monitor
- DVD project verification and preparation
- Advanced DVD disc optimization with adjustable bitrates
- Fit to disc option
- Supports a wide variety of DVD burners
Supported DVD recordable drives
DVD Architect Pro software has been tested with a wide range of drives and should work with most DVD and BD recordable drives. To test DVD burning with your system, you can download the DVD Architect Pro Demo and the sample project for burning. This is available on the download page. From the File menu, choose Make DVD, click the Burn button, and browse to the prepared project folder.
Supported Media
| Media |
Capacity |
Description |
| DVD-R DL (AKA DVD-R9) |
8.5 GB |
Dual layer DVD-R |
| DVD-R |
4.7 GB |
Highly compatible with drives and standalone players |
| DVD-RW |
4.7 GB |
Rewritable DVD-R |
| DVD+R |
4.7 GB |
Philips, Sony, HP, Dell, Ricoh, Yamaha |
| DVD+R DL (AKA DVD+R9) |
8.5 GB |
Dual layer DVD+R |
| DVD+RW |
4.7 GB |
Rewritable DVD+R (Writable ~1,000 times) |
| BD-R |
25 & 50 GB |
Write-once recordable media |
| BD-RE |
25 & 50 GB |
Rewritable media |
