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About Pinnacle Systems

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:55:01 GMT

If you enjoy home movies, quickly and easily sharing videos on the web, flexible options for television viewing, or carrying your digital media collections on the go, then Pinnacle and its solutions are right for you. Pinnacle Systems, Inc., a consumer division of Avid, helps consumers enjoy their growing digital media collections whenever and wherever they like with products covering video editing, TV tuners for the PC, mobile media, home music making, and digital media adapters.

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Pinnacle Video Transfer

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:42:09 GMT

Pinnacle Video Transfer - With the touch of a button, copy video directly to a portable media device or hard drive. No PC required.

Rapidly copy analog video from any source in MPEG-4 quality to any USB 2.0 storage device without using a PC. Pinnacle Video Transfer provides high-quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720x480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution and supports multiple inputs including S-Video, Composite video and stereo audio. High-speed USB 2.0 connection ensures fast digital video transfer.

The compact size makes it perfect for backing up videos on the go. Direct-to-device video capture - no PC required. One-touch video recording High-quality MPEG-4 encoding S-Video and Composite video inputs.

PC-less capture of your video to an iPod, PSP, USB 2.0 hard drive or USB Flash Stick.
One-touch start/stop recording from any video source including a TV, DVD player, PVR, camcorder, set-top box or gaming console.
High-quality MPEG-4 encoding in H.264 at up to 720x480/576 (NTSC/PAL) resolution*.
High-quality MPEG-4 encoding for mobile devices, full-screen PC and even video editing or DVD burning.*
Multiple capture options for mobile devices, full-screen PC and even video editing or DVD burning.*
S-Video, composite video and stereo audio analog inputs.
Compact size makes it perfect for travelling.
Recharges iPod battery during video transfer (cable not included).

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Pinnacle AVID Liquid 7 - Advanced Video Editing Tool

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:41:55 GMT

Advanced Video Editing Tool - AVID Liquid 7 - integrates SD and HDV video editing, surround sound audio processing with DVD authoring in the timeline and powerful real-time effects.

Audio. DVD. Effects. One Application.

Liquid's powerful SD and HD video editor offers integrated DVD authoring, surround sound audio processing and 1000s of powerful real-time effects.

Liquid's integrated toolset provides all of the tools needed to create the highest quality productions and finish to tape, DVD or web steams.

Editing. Audio. DVD. Effects. One Application.

Avid Liquid's powerful video editor integrates DVD authoring, surround sound audio processing and powerful visual effects.

Complete HDV Workflow

Liquid features frame-accurate editing of HDV content. Liquid's real-time effects engine provides multiple streams of HDV, video monitoring with AVID Liquid Pro Edition 7 and a smooth workflow for finishing in SD or back to HDV tape.

Format flexibility

Liquid supports Avid Open Timeline. Liquid lets videographers edit DV, MPEG I-frame, MPEG IBP, uncompressed, Windows Media, DIVX and MPEG-4 in SD and HDV.

Smooth DVD Production

Edit, create titles and effects and then dive into a DVD authoring toolset that lets users define the interactivity, create menus, add a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround mix and then burn a finished DVD.

Upgrade from Pinnacle Studio

Import Studio 10 projects into AVID Liquid and keep effects, transitions and titles to Liquid's unlimited timeline tracks, a library of 1000s of real-time effects and a new user interface that will make Studio users fell at home.

Customers buying AVID Liquid, AVID Liquid Pro and Liquid version 7 upgrades will get the Avid Liquid Big Splash CD for free. This CD contains three applications to help upgrade the look of your Liquid projects: Magic Bullet Movie Looks, Hollywood FX Pro and Title Deko Pro.

Magic Bullet Movie Looks

Magic Bullet Movie Looks provides digital video professionals with simple tools to transform the crisp, soap-opera look of video to the softer, more organic look of film. Select from over 50 preset Movie Looks that are designed to match the looks of films like Saving Private Ryan, The Matrix, Traffic, Three Kings, Amelie and others.

Hollywood FX Pro

Hollywood FX Pro adds keyframes and custom effect creation to the Hollywood FX transitions that come with Liquid. Hollywood FX PRO unlocks 400 additional transitions and an extra Big Splash unlock tool that unlocks another 100+ effects, giving you access to every Hollywood FX transition offered.

Title Deko Pro

Title Deko Pro adds another level of control to the Title Deko tools that come with Liquid. Customize every aspect of your title's edges, drop shadows, textures, edges and more. Title Deko Pro also offers text on a path, text on a shape and spell checking to your titling toolset.

Making it easier to enjoy your digital life at home and beyond - Pinnacle Systems!

Pinnacle Dazzle Video Creator Plus - Create Your Movies in Minutes

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:41:28 GMT

Dazzle Video Creator Plus -

Back up your home movies, with plug-and-play simplicity.
Use Pinnacle Studio 12 video editing to create and share your movies.

With Dazzle Video Creator Plus, anyone can produce great looking movies to share with family and friends. No prior video editing experience is required. Simply transfer videos to the PC. Create a DVD backup of your video using Pinnacle Instant DVD Recorder or use Pinnacle Studio software to quickly edit your movie. Pick from an extensive library of music backgrounds, transitions and effects for amazing results. Share your masterpiece directly on the web with our one-click upload to YouTube™ or transfer your video to your Apple iPod or Sony PSP. iPod video transfer has never been so easy thanks to the Dazzle Video Creator Plus.

Dazzle Video Creator Plus combines a high-quality video capture device with easy-to-use video editing software. It has never been easier to impress your friends and family, anytime, anywhere, with great looking videos.

So easy to get started

Simply connect your camcorder, VCR, DVD player, or almost any other video device to your Dazzle capture cable.

Instant safeguard

Don't have time for editing? Save videos direct from tape to DVD to preserve your memories.

Be the director

Drag, drop, trim and tweak your videos with Pinnacle Studio; choose from an extensive library of music backgrounds, transitions and effects for amazing results.

Ready for the big screen

Enjoy your DVDs on any PC or on your TV in the comfort of your living room.

Videos everywhere

Share your masterpiece directly on the web with one-click upload to YouTube™, or output them to your Apple iPod® or Sony PSP®.

Includes: Pinnacle Studio

Easy moviemaking tools for fantastic results that you can burn to DVD or share on the web.

Polished Results: New in Pinnacle Studio

Introducing Pinnacle Montage - pre-built templates of multi-layered effects, animated graphics and titles designed by professional producers and artists to get you up and running fast.

Pinnacle Instant DVD Recorder

One-click recording from video source to DVD with menus and chapters.

Advanced output options

Direct web upload or output to mobile devices

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Pinnacle Studio Ultimate 12 - Your Life in Movies. Mastered.

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:41:09 GMT

Create professional-caliber movies - Pinnacle Studio Ultimate helps you harness the power of the latest in technology - HD, Windows Vista, Web Publishing and more. Additional fully-integrated pro audio and video tools give you complete control over the quality and style of your video for superior results.

Your Life in Your Control - Import your videos from most video devices including DV, HDV and AVCHD camcorders, as well as digital still cameras. Pinnacle Studio Ultimate automatically detects scenes and creates clips. Choose from a wide range of keyframe-able effects and transitions, titles and more - all with real-time full-screen previews.

Your Life with Style - Show your personal flair with advanced effects such as Picture-in-Picture, Surround Sound editing and Chroma Key with the included green screen. Automatically generate a soundtrack or import your favorite music. proDAD VitaScene and StageTools MovingPicture give you precision tools to add professional-level video enhancements, while BIAS SoundSoap audio cleaning ensures your movies sound as good as they look.

Experience Your Life Like Never Before - Create professional quality DVDs or HD DVD format discs with multiple menus and animated backgrounds on standard DVD media. Enjoy your movies on your Sony PSP, Apple iPod, DivX certified players, and more. Use the Web upload feature to automatically share your creations publicly or privately with family and friends.

Key Features

NEW! Pro video tools

Pinnacle StudioTM Ultimate Version 12 includes professional caliber tools for complete control of your productions.

Boris Graffiti - title & graphic animation

The most innovative titling tools in the industry are now at your fingertips. Easily craft sophisticated title animations including type on text, text on a path, jitter and randomization. Create 3D text with bump maps and reflections. An expansive Style Palette and the Boris Library Browser provide fast access to hundreds of preset effects and styles.

Magic Bullet Looks - Pro film styles

Whatever the location, the look of your footage sets the mood. Now you can define the style of your video or film, regardless of on-set conditions, with powerful imaging tools. Choose from more than a hundred Look presets, all neatly organized into 10 categories, to help set the mood for everything from a wedding to a film festival winner.

proDAD VitaScene - lighting, glows & more

Now you can achieve sophisticated effects and transitions that contribute greatly to the style and mood of your project: light rays, color matching, artistic film styles, and much more. Now it's easy to add those subtle details that give you professional looking results.

BONUS:

Green Sheet (approx. 5.95 ft x 5.58 ft) Essential for creating high quality Chroma Key effects.

Your Story - Now in Dazzling HD

Pinnacle Studio Plus works natively with HDV and AVCHD footage. Native HD support means you'll get the same pristine quality from your original source all the way to final output - without transcoding and in real-time. You can even combine projects that mix standard and high definition video and photos for a final result in full HD resolution

Built-in HD Disc Burning

Burn your Hollywood-style movies on DVD and HD DVD format discs on standard DVD media. Natively author Blu-ray format discs with full motion menus. Or make AVCHD format discs on standard DVDs to play on Blu-ray players.

NEW! Pinnacle Montage:

Watch your memories come alive

Enjoy multi-track power without the complexity

Thanks to fantastic pre-built templates designed by professional producers and artists, Pinnacle Montage automatically generates all the necessary titles, effects and animations.

Create multi-layer effects

Access to Picture-in-Picture, Chroma Key or A/B editing with two video tracks at the tip of your fingers.

Mix your media together

Use all your media - photos, video, and music - to create a Hollywood-style movie.

11 themes with +80 templates including Video Wall, Album, Seasons and more

It's all in the Timeline.

With its sleek, scalable interface, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Version 12 represents a stunning leap forward in workflow refinement and ease of use. Directly import your digital videos, photos and audio from a wide range of devices including DV, HDV and AVCHD camcorders, and digital still cameras. Automatic scene detection and clip creation gets your project off to a great start. You'll be editing your movie, fast!

Optimized for performance

Unleash the power of your computer. This means a faster, smoother experience while you work and in your final output.

Real-time multi-track editing

Create advanced effects like Chroma Key, graphics overlay and Picture-in-Picture (PIP).

Key frame-able 2D/3D motion graphics

Pick from hundreds of effects and transitions, and preview them in full quality, even in HD. If you ever need even more creative variety, add to your effects library with just a few simple clicks.

Scorefitter® music generator

Automatically generate a rich soundtrack to match the length of your movie; now with 40+ source tracks that feature more choice, higher fidelity and increased accuracy.

NEW! Web publishing simplified

What fun is capturing your memories if you don't share them? In just One-Click share your movies with the world on popular web sites like YouTube and Yahoo! Video

NEW! Refined audio editing

New digital controls and monitors to add a dimension in sound to your movie.

Clean up and rejuvenate

Improve audio tracks, clean up video, enhance color, remove noise, and fix poor lighting to restore old, damaged footage - automatically.

NEW! Even more ways to share

Output movies to Sony® PSPTM, Apple® iPod®, DivX® certified players and even 3GP mobile phones. Export to Flash video too.

Built-in HD Disc Burning

Burn DVD, HD DVD and AVCHD format discs on standard DVD media. Natively author Blu-ray format discs with full motion menus.

Scalable user interface

Keeps tools at your fingertips. Adjustable windows are perfect for widescreen monitors.

Pinnacle PCTV HD Ultimate Stick - Enjoy live HD or SD TV on your PC anytime and anywhere!

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:40:53 GMT

Watch and record SD and free HD TV with no service fees on any PC using the Pinnacle PCTV HD Ultimate Stick.

The digital TV tuner and personal video recorder software run directly from the Stick's on-board flash memory, so you can plug it into any computer and start watching and recording TV in seconds - no installation required.

It supports both analog (NTSC) and digital (ATSC) TV signals. The digital TV tuner hardware is also ready for ClearQAM (unencrypted digital cable).

Using Pinnacle's unique Flash PVR technology, you can record up to 2 hours of TV directly to the stick for playback on any PC.

You can also save recordings to your hard drive in MPEG-1/2 or DivX formats or even direct-to-DVD.

Key Features:

Ultra-portable USB 2.0 HDTV tuner stick with integrated FlashPVR.
Watch SD and free HD TV1 on your PC - no service fees.
Includes remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna.
New: supports both digital over-the-air (ATSC(1) and unencrypted digital cable (ClearQAM(2) HDTV.
Turns your PC into a PVR with TimeShifting: pause, rewind TV.
Electronic Programming Guide (3).
Ultra-sensitive reception of both analog and digital TV signals.
Stereo sound for both digital and analog TV.
Capture from your cable/satellite set-top box or camcorder with the included A/V adapter cable.
Bonus: VideoSpin video editing software.
TV tuner fully compatible with Windows® Media Center (4) (Windows Vista™ and XP MCE; remote kit sold separately).

Flash Personal Video Recorder (PVR).

Unique: full PVR application preinstalled on the stick's on-board memory.
No software to install (5) – just plug it into any PC and start enjoying live TV within seconds.
Record up to 2 hours (6) of TV directly to the stick to play it back on any PC.
On-board memory can also be used to store additional files.

ATSC, the new digital broadcast standard, is now available in many areas of the United States. ATSC reception is dependent on many factors. The provided antenna will allow reception in areas where there is a good ATSC signal. In regions or rooms where the signal is not strong, an amplified rooftop antenna will be required. It is generally not possible to receive an ATSC signal while en route (e.g. in a car or train).
Unencrypted digital TV (ClearQAM) can be received with a standard cable TV connection at no additional fees. The reception of encrypted digital premium channels is not supported.
Internet connection required.
For analog TV, digital over-the-air (ATSC) TV and FM radio.
Windows administrator rights are required for hardware driver installation.
Standard definition TV, in DivX portable format.

Pinnacle Dazzle DVD Recorder

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:20:48 GMT

Dazzle DVD Recorder - With plug-in-play simplicity, backing up your home movies from almost any video device to DVD has never been easier or faster!

With Dazzle DVD Recorder, anyone can transfer video to a DVD using a PC - no experience required. Simply connect a VCR, DVD player, camcorder or other video device to the Dazzle USB hardware. Then use Pinnacle Instant DVD Recorder software to create a DVD recording complete with menus and chapter at the click of a button. You can burn your video directly to a DVD without first copying files to the PC hard drive, saving both valuable time and space. The DVD can be played on any home DVD player.

DVD burning has never been so easy thanks to the Dazzle DVD Recorder.

Quickly transfer and share your videos on DVD with Dazzle DVD Recorder. Thanks to its plug-in-play simplicity and a step-by step guide, copying your home movies from almost any video device to DVD has never been easier or faster.
Simply connect your VCR, DVD player, camcorder or almost any other video device to your Dazzle capture cable.
Burn videos direct from video source to DVD to preserve your memories.
All your videos are now saved on DVDs which you can watch on any home DVD player.

Includes: Pinnacle Instant DVD Recorder

One-click recording from video source to DVD with menus and chapters.

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Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:20:33 GMT

Pinnacle ShowCenter™ 250HD is a digital media receiver that makes it easy to enjoy PC-based digital media files on a home entertainment system - even if you’re not a computer expert.

Thanks to its plug-and-play simplicity, Pinnacle ShowCenter 250HD is a breakthrough in how and where you enjoy your PC-based digital media files. Set-up is easy - it comes with all the cables you need and there’s no software to install.

It provides remote-control access on your TV to all your PC-based digital media, including Windows Media DRM-protected files and unprotected media files stored on a USB storage device, such as a USB flash drive or digital camera.

It delivers high quality playback, including HD viewing of Windows Media Video 9, DivX HD and MPEG-2 file formats, digital audio output, and photo viewing in high definition resolution.

Finally, it finds and plays media files stored on any universal plug-and-play (UPnP AV) storage device on your network, not just your PC.

Big screen entertainment: Wow your friends with your HD videos on your HDTV
Rock the party: Create playlists and listen to them on your stereo system
Visual memories: Relive your holidays by viewing digital photos in HD resolution.

High definition playback

Supports HD playback of Windows Media Video 9, DivX HD or MPEG-2 file formats
Component video for HD video output up to 1080i resolution
2 digital audio outputs (S/PDIF coaxial and optical)

Easy media access

Stream content from Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP PCs (Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Connect required).
Compatible with universal plug-and-play (UPnP AV) media servers
Play Windows Media DRM-protected digital media that you have purchased from your PC.
Access files on USB storage devices such as a USB flash drive or digital camera.

Convenient installation and use

100% Plug and play. No PC software to install.
Use in any room, regardless of where the PC or UPnP AV storage devices are located.
Direct access to media files on UPnP AV storage devices - no PC required.
Wired Ethernet or wireless (802.11g) connectivity.

Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro Stick

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:20:18 GMT

Bring digital and analog TV with full DVR functionality to your PC. The Pinnacle PCTV™ HD Pro Stick is a USB TV tuner that brings you free high quality digital programming on your computer.

Instantly turn your PC into a personal digital video recorder.
Record your favorite shows to your hard drive or direct-to-DVD.
Included A/V Adapter cable – capture SD video from your camcorder or cable/satellite set-top box.

The USB 2.0 powered USB TV tuner and mini-remote are so small that they can fit in your coat pocket. Can’t stand missing your favorite TV shows? Schedule recordings ahead of time in HD and SD with no service fees. Phone ringing? Pause live TV with TimeShifting and pick up where you left off when the interruption is over. You can even record from external analog sources, such as a camcorder, DVD player or game console.

Watch SD and free HD TV1 on your PC - no service fees.
Includes remote control and high-gain telescopic antenna.
Ultra-sensitive reception of both analog and digital TV signals.
New: supports both digital over-the-air (ATSC1) and unencrypted digital cable (ClearQAM2) HDTV.
New: stereo sound for both digital and analog TV.
New: stereo FM radio reception.
Turns your PC into a PVR with TimeShifting: pause, rewind TV.
Electronic Programming Guide (EPG).
Compatible with Windows® Media Center3 (Windows Vista™ and XP MCE; remote kit sold separately).
VideoSpin video editing software.
Capture from your cable/satellite set-top box or camcorder with the included A/V adapter cable
Automatically record shows to your hard drive in MPEG-1/2 or DivX4 formats, or direct-to-DVD.

1. ATSC, the new digital broadcast standard, is now available in many areas of the United States. ATSC reception is dependent on many factors. The provided antenna will allow reception in areas where there is a good ATSC signal. In regions or rooms where the signal is not strong, an amplified rooftop antenna will be required. It is generally not possible to receive an ATSC signal while en route (e.g. in a car or train).

2. Unencrypted digital TV (ClearQAM) can be received with a standard cable TV connection at no additional fees. The reception of encrypted digital premium channels is not supported.

3. For analog TV, digital over-the-air (ATSC) TV and FM radio.

Pinnacle Studio 12

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:19:50 GMT

Pinnacle Studio version 12 builds on the features that have established the Pinnacle Studio family as number one in the consumer video editing market in the U.S. and Europe.

The new version includes Pinnacle Montage, an innovative tool that makes high-end compositing and animation effects accessible to consumers.

With more than 25 new features, version 12 adds many new capabilities requested by users, while still maintaining the ease of use that has become the hallmark of Pinnacle Studio products.

More titles, DVD menus and templates have been added as well as new professional audio and video controls and a complete HD workflow with Blu-ray authoring in certain versions of Pinnacle Studio version 12.

Addressing the features most requested by customers, Pinnacle Studio version 12 now incorporates advanced capabilities for audio, with numerical audio volume, master volume controls, a timeline VU meter and peak indicators. New convenience features include the ability to reference images in the album and direct crop control to automatically remove black bars of a video or image. The new version also offers improved effects performance on lower-end PCs, advanced 2D editing, the ability to rotate effects and new content for titles and DVD menus.

Making movies is as easy as 1-2-3

Preserve, edit and enjoy video memories. Pinnacle Studio's simple three step process quickly and easily guides you through capturing, sharing and enhancing home movies.

Your Life. Captured.

Easily capture analog videos from camcorder or VCR; or directly import all of your digital footage, pictures and audio into Pinnacle Studio. The software automatically detects scenes and create clips to get you started.

Your Life. Safe. Better.

Create movies automatically or add your personal touch. Simply select and trim your scenes, pick a style and Pinnacle Studio does the rest. Want to do more? Add photos, music, titles and transitions for easy yet impressive results. Or preserve your movie memories instantly by capturing straight from tape to disc.

Your Life shared with Your World.

Create Hollywood-style DVDs to play on any set-top DVD player or your PC. Record your finished movies to camcorder or VCR tapes. Enjoy your movies on Sony PSP, Apple iPod and other portable devices or use the web upload feature to automatically share your creations publicly or privately with family and friends.

The perfect companion to the new Windows Vista operating system, Pinnacle Studio v12 provides full compatibility and a sleek look while it offers complete video editing tools to do more with home video content. Anticipating people's desire to share video on the Web, Pinnacle Studio 12 makes Web publishing automatic. Users can now post movies publicly on Yahoo! Videos (more to come) or privately with just a few simple clicks.Automatically generate soundtrack, now with 40 source tracks, which include greater variation and 48k audio samples for higher fidelity and increased accuracy than previous solutions.

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. The power create movies from still photos or video footage, all within an easy-to-use, step-by-step workflow. Archive video memories direct from tape to DVD disc for safe-keeping with a few mouse-clicks, all without taking up room on the hard drive.

Pinnacle SmartMovie lets you choose your video clips, theme and music, and then does all the work for you.

NEW! Pinnacle Montage - Watch your memories come alive.

Easy Moviemaking - Making great looking movies has never been easier. Simply select a theme complete with associated titles and animated graphics. Drop in your video and photos. Then surprise everyone with polished results.

Great Graphics - Each theme gives you access to a series of templates to give your video a fabulous "look"- over 80 templates for multi-layered effects, animated graphics and great titles.

Fantastic Results - Amaze your friends and family with professional style videos. Who ever thought that mixing your media together - video, photos, audio - could be so simple and create such amazing home movies? 11 Themes + 81 associated templates including: 50s Modern, Album, Baby, Instant Photo, Love, Multi-layer Mix, Season, Sports, Star, Tribute & Video Wall Everything you need to make home movies.

Give it some style - Select from an impressive collection of titles, transitions, filters and effects.
Pinnacle Scorefitter ® music generator - Automatically generate a rich soundtrack to match the length of your movie.
Bring your still photos to life - Animate your photos with close-ups or motion pan-and-zoom features.
Keep your memories safe - Archive your video memories with Pinnacle Instant DVD Recorder.
Clean up and rejuvenate - Improve audio tracks, enhance color, remove noise, and fix poor lighting.
Built-in Disc Burning - Easily create DVDs with motion menus and custom navigation for playback on DVD players. With integrated CD and DVD authoring you can preview your work in progress with full, on-screen DVD controls.
NEW! Web publishing simplified - Direct upload to video sharing sites like YouTube and Yahoo! Video.
NEW! Enjoy your movies on the go - Enjoy your movies on your Sony® PSPTM, Apple® iPod®, DivX® certified players, and even 3GP cell phones.