The Ultimate Video-Editing Software. Take on any video-editing challenge with Pinnacle Studio 18 Ultimate, our most complete version. Powered by a new native 64-bit architecture, Ultimate lets you create breathtaking movies with support for 4K Ultra HD video. You get all the features of Pinnacle Studio Plus and more, including NewBlue bonus effects, Blu-ray authoring, iZotope Music & Speech Cleaner, additional Scorefitter soundtracks, and support for XAVC S for 4k and HD. Energize your videos with 2,000+ transitions, effects and templates, add the perfect soundtrack, and easily share online, on disc and on devices.

Pinnacle Studio 18 Ultimate Features

NewBlue Bonus Effects
Explore endless creative possibilities with over 700 presets and more than 55 plugins from industry leader NewBlue. This bonus pack includes tools for image stabilization, creative effects, exciting translations and more.

XAVCS support for 4K and HD
Work with XAVC S, a new standard for video cameras based on MP4-AVC/H.264, and get support for resolutions up to 4K 3840 x 2160.

Remove unwanted noise and enhance audio
iZotope Music & Speech Cleaner easily removes unwanted noise from your audio and video files. Experience increased audio clarity and enhanced sound!

Blu-ray Disc authoring
Author your video to high-definition Blu-ray Disc to watch in HD on any Blu-ray player.

4K Ultra HD video support
Produce breathtaking video with support for 4K Ultra HD.

Pinnacle Studio 18 Plus and Ultimate Features:

Live Screen Capture
Record directly from your screen, capturing both system audio and microphone sound. It’s even easier to bring your captured files to the main timeline to use them in movies, presentation and training videos.

Make movies in stereoscopic 3D
Import 3D video clips from sources like GoPro® 3D cameras and Panasonic® MVC format. Edit in various viewing modes, add true 3D effects, and enjoy the best quality with NVIDIA® 3D Vision® optimization and GeForce® support. Export to YouTube® 3D, AVCHDâ„¢ 3D, and more for viewing on 3D HDTVs, Sony® PS3â„¢, and other 3D devices. Pinnacle Studio Plus even lets you mix 2D and 3D in the same project.

Advanced 3D features
Pinnacle Studio 18 Plus also has advanced stereoscopic 3D features, like editing 3D in the timeline just like HD. Our partnership with NVIDIA® allows NVIDIA® 3D Vision® display in both full-screen and window modes. View 3D on dual monitors and export "side-by-side" formats recognized by most 3D HDTVs. Auto-color correct for both eyes and control stereoscopic 3D depth (parallax effect). When you're ready to go 3D, Pinnacle Studio Plus has everything you need.

Drag and drop HD video editing
Choose the editing approach that’s right for your project. For instant results, drag-and-drop your desired media elements from the library into SmartMovie to automatically make great videos—complete with music. Use Storyboard mode to easily create first drafts and visualize your movie. At any point, switch to the timeline for more traditional and precise editing.

Energize with 2,000+ effects , transitions and templates
Get creative with 2,000+ 2D/3D effects, animated titles and transitions. Keyframe-based control gives you precision timing over how your effects, titles and transitions move. The included Montage templates provide preset themes—weddings, sports, holidays, sci-fi, comics and more—for fast pro-level results with just a few clicks. Customize them for just the right look.

Timeline Editing (Unlimited tracks)
Do more with unlimited tracks that let you create sophisticated picture-in-picture and multi-layer effects in HD or 3D—just like a Hollywood pro. Frame-accurate editing gives you precision control over how you tell your story. See source clips and your timeline edit preview simultaneously for intuitive flow. Set source clip trim in/out points, then drag trimmed clips right into the timeline for fast precision editing.

Import all your digital media
Import your videos and photos manually or automatically from virtually any device—camcorders, digital cameras, webcams, tablets, mobile phones, handheld audio recorders, and more. Import 3D clips from cameras like GoPro® and formats like Panasonic® MVC. Pinnacle Studio 18 Ultimate also supports tape-based1 and analog devices1, and even audio files in 5.1 surround format.

Organize and tag your media
With the built-in media library, it's simple to organize your favorite video clips, photos, music, and other creative elements so you can easily find and reuse them in various projects. Tag and rate your media files, as well as group them into categories for even faster access. Crop, pan-and zoom, and eliminate red eye from photos. EQ and clean up noisy audio. Color-correct video and stabilize shaky footage.

Rotate and flip video
Have a sideways video of your kid scoring a goal? No problem! Pinnacle Studio has you covered with video rotation tools.

Titles and overlays
Add titles to your photos and videos, or overlay a graphic on your project and set the length of duration.

DVD authoring
Share your video masterpiece with the whole family on DVD. DVD authoring is an easy final step to add to your video project.

17 royalty-free tracks
Capture the mood of your movie with the perfect soundtrack. Get 17 royalty-free music tracks from Triple Scoop Music.

Scorefitter Sounds & Music
No movie is complete without a soundtrack. Add music with the included Scorefitter library of royalty-free sounds and songs—they even automatically adjust to fit the length of your movies.

Includes FREE training!
Get a 6-week, all-access pass to StudioBacklot.tv, featuring brand-new Pinnacle Studio 18 content, loads of other training and a royalty-free stock library.

Photo slideshow
Create amazing photo slideshows complete with transitions, titles and effects, or combine photo and video for the perfect montage.

Stop motion and green screen
Create amazing animations and fast-motion effects like you see on the big screen with stop-motion capture. Pinnacle Studio even lets you superimpose people you've shot in front of a green screen over different backgrounds.

Edit anywhere, anytime
Work on projects anywhere with Pinnacle Studio for iPad2, then transfer them to Pinnacle Studio for further polishing. Try Project Packages to bundle together all of the media files related to a given movie, taking the work out of organizing and assuring that you always have all the files you need.

Share your masterpieces
When you're ready to share your videos, Pinnacle Studio 18 Ultimate makes it easy to post your HD and 3D videos on Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo. You can also easily create DVDs and AVCHDâ„¢ discs, as well as author Blu-rayâ„¢ discs complete with Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound. Export to popular formats like Adobe® Flash® FLV, MPEG-4, and DivX®, as well as popular devices like Microsoft® Xbox®, Sony® PlayStation, Nintendo® Wiiâ„¢, Apple® TV and Apple® iPad®. With Pinnacle Studio Ultimate, the world is your screen.