Software update: Pinnacle Studio 9.3.5.2 beta

Pinnacle Systems has released a new beta version of its video editing software Pinnacle Studio 9. The version number is 9.3.5.2 beta and it can be installed over any version from 9 onwards. The download is about 57MB in size, but for that you get a long list of innovations and improvements:

What’s New in Studio 9.3.5.2b BETA (about Studio 9.1)

• Surround sound is now ProLogic II compatible, with separate Right and Left rear channels
• Surround sound can now be previewed using the PC soundboards surround outputs
• Supports dual-layer DVD-9 burners and media
• Supports new version of SmartSound (QuickTracks 3) with , purchase and download of individual songs
• Studio Plus features my be used in locked (watermarked) mode and may be unlocked via on-line purchase
  • Second Video Track
  • Picture in Picture
  • Chroma Key
  • Pan and Zoom for still images
  • Dolby Digital 2 channel audio output
• Supports the advanced codec pack, available for on-line purchase
  • Dolby Digital 2 channel audio output
  • Dolby Digital 5.1 channel audio output
  • MPEG 4 output
  • MP3 output
• Capture Improvements and Enhancements
  • Studio Deluxe and Studio AV/DV can now capture 16×9 capture source.
  • Capture problems with PCTV Stereo resolved.
  • Scene detection now works properly for long MJPEG captures
• Edit Mode Improvements and Enhancements
  • Intermittent crashes with some wipe transitions have been solved
  • HFX Pro can now use mpeg files for host video.
  • Performance improvements with complex projects and large number of still image
  • Title and Menu album drop down list is now maintained correctly
• Make Movie Improvements and Enhancements
  • Several causes of rendering hangs have been solved.
  • MPEG encoder improvements.
  • Solved AV Sync problem that could occur when editing transitions between stills and video clips
  • HFX rendering switches from hardware acceleration to software rendering when card-specific problems are detected
  • Rendering cropped DC10 files to mpeg no longer causes scaling artifacts- DVD-9 Dual layer drive support
  • Improvements made to DVD capacity estimation.
  • Improvements made to AVI file size estimate
  • DVD burning speed is now properly using the value specified in Setup / Make Disc
  • Fixed problem with multi-page VCD menus.
  • Resolved problem with highlights on DVD submenus[break]