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1eyedeer · 10-12-2008, 02:57 AM

CaTcH21 - the middle package, Studio Plus would be fine. Don't think that the entry level will deal with your high definition requirements. Studio Plus 12 will produce high definition videos in either HD-DVD or AVCHD format on both standard DVD and dual layer DVD blank media using a normal DVD burner. To watch on a high def TV,for HD-DVD discs, you'll need an HD-DVD player (now obsolete), and for AVCHD, a modern Bluray player which supports AVCHD playback.
Two things to bear in mind:
To use Pinnacle with high definition footage, you need a powerful PC (dual core Pentium, at least 2 Gb memory and a good graphics card).
Pinnacle (in my experience) gets flaky when you have long projects (45 minutes plus) with lots of effects and transitions.

10-12-2008, 02:57 AM	#14
1eyedeer How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 20	Which Pinnacle Version CaTcH21 - the middle package, Studio Plus would be fine. Don't think that the entry level will deal with your high definition requirements. Studio Plus 12 will produce high definition videos in either HD-DVD or AVCHD format on both standard DVD and dual layer DVD blank media using a normal DVD burner. To watch on a high def TV,for HD-DVD discs, you'll need an HD-DVD player (now obsolete), and for AVCHD, a modern Bluray player which supports AVCHD playback. Two things to bear in mind: To use Pinnacle with high definition footage, you need a powerful PC (dual core Pentium, at least 2 Gb memory and a good graphics card). Pinnacle (in my experience) gets flaky when you have long projects (45 minutes plus) with lots of effects and transitions.