Sony Creative Software's Vegas Pro 12 is our pick for the BEST Advanced Editing Software.
DVD Architect Pro 5.2 provides a professional DVD and Blu-ray disc authoring solution. Professional audio features including more than 30 effects, VST plug-in compatibility, a complete multitrack audio environment, and a 5.1 surround mixer. Designed for 64-bit operating systems and utilizing the OpenCL framework, Vegas Pro 12 is built to speed up your workflow. With innovative tools, powerful effects and compositing engine, and support for every video and audio format, Vegas Pro 12 can do it all.
Read the full CyberLink PowerDirector 11 review.īEST Advanced Editing Software Sony-Creative-Vegas-Pro-12 Advanced Editing Software Tons of tools, effects and even 4k video support make CyberLink PowerDirector 11 an easy choice for the BEST Intermediate Editing Software of 2012. The new Design Studio includes tools for designing titles, picture-in-picture, menus and particle effects. New in PowerDirector 11, Content-Aware Editing analyzes footage for pans, zooms, faces and motion, searching for things like shaky video or poor lighting that can then be corrected using TrueTheater technology. To make short work of rendering and effects processing, PowerDirector 11 supports multi-GPGPU for multiple graphics card use and OpenCL for a broader range of compatible cards. Simplicity and more makes Serif MoviePlus X6 our choice for BEST Introductory Editing Software.īEST Intermediate Editing Software Cyberlink-powerdirector-11 Intermediate Editing Software When your edit is complete, use the integrated DVD authoring feature to finalize and publish your project.
You can unlink audio, create titles or rolling credits, key frame audio transitions and more. Record voice-overs directly to the narration track and create groups to organize assets. Edit using either a storyboard or a timeline workflow. A simple wizard invites you to Create, Open or Learn.
Mix in two white balance settings specifically for underwater recording and you have our BEST Action Camera of 2012 – the JVC GC-XA1.īEST Introductory Editing Software Serif-Movieplus-圆 Introductory Editing Softwareīeginning level editing software should have a gentle learning curve plus enough features to produce a satisfying result. Wireless features let you transfer footage, stream live video and interact with your smartphone. A small, fixed LCD screen allows for instant playback while HDMI connectivity lets you share your creations on larger screens later. Small and resistant to both water and dust, it's perfect for shooting while surfing, skydiving or biking. After slugging it out with the competition the Nikon D800 remains standing as the BEST Camera Overall.īEST Action Camera JVC-GC-XA1 Action Cameraįor those adventurous types who want to shoot video where normal camcorders dare not go, check out the GC-XA1.
It has loads of external buttons and controls, dual card slots, manual audio controls and headphone jack, VU meter for monitoring audio peaks and the ability to output uncompressed video through HDMI. With its large 36MP, full-frame sensor, the D800 is capable of producing gigantic still images and a very shallow depth of field. Lots of cool features and stunning images to boot, make the Panasonic HC-X900M worthy of our BEST Consumer Camcorder slot for 2012. Plenty of recording space is available with 32GB of internal memory and a slot for SD card media. Attach the optional 3D conversion lens to add stunning, full HD 3D video to your repertoire. With a 3MOS imaging system, 12x optical zoom, focus assist and manual controls for essential functions such as white balance, shutter, iris and focus settings, the HC-X900M is an outstanding camcorder capable of producing very high quality results. Add to that a plethora of interchangeable lens options, super slow-motion capture at 240fps in full HD and 4:2:2 color sampling via HD-SDI then throw in a 4k-ready sensor for good measure (awaiting a future firmware update) and it's easy to see why the Sony NEX-FS700 is Videomaker's BEST Professional Camcorder of the year.īEST Consumer Camcorder Panasonic-HC-X900M Camcorder With tons of professional features, such as three built-in neutral density filters, dual accessory shoes, easy-to-use controls, and exposure assist features such as peaking and zebra stripes, the FS700 is sure to get noticed.
Sony wasn't messing around when they designed the FS700 pro level camcorder. BEST Professional Camcorder Sony-NEX-FS700 Camcorder