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Pinnacle Edition 5 review Editors Choice Award

8.3

Editors' Rating

Excellent

9.3

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 424

Verdict

Pinnacle has massively improved this recent software acquisition, putting it well ahead of Adobe’s Premiere 6.5 in terms of performance and flexibility... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Powerful, scalable non-linear editor (NLE)
  • Uses both GPU and CPU to provide real-time previews of multiple effects
  • Improved interface, documentation and capture tools
  • DVD authoring from the timeline
  • Instant save and background rendering.

Cons

  • Occasionally obscure interface
  • Steep learning curve
  • No DLT or AC3 support in DVD authoring
  • Some effects icons are unclear
  • Powerful PC required.

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Member Opinion

9.3

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

2 Members have reviewed this product

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Peter Lochtman

Peter Lochtman

Excellent reliable program

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

At this price it is a dream

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9.5

Spectacular


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