Movie Studio Platinum 12 application question

[Jeffrey W. Arnold]

Hello Again, I currently have and use Movie Studio Platinum 12. I have had other Sony Vegas programs in the past. Is it possible to make a professional level movie with the Movie Studio Platinum 12 version? I have a Sony HXR-NX30U HD Video Camera, that I use to record with. I am interested in doing wedding and events videos, as well as some music videos for some local bands. Will the Movie Studio Platinum 12 be antiquate, or should I consider spending the extra cash for Sony Vegas Pro 12? I'm not sure I got the name right. If you can help me, I appreciate the input.

[vkmast]

Jeffrey, yes you got the names right:)
If you want to know of the differences between MSP and VPro, see these links which were also mentioned in a recent thread on this forum.
http://www.moviestudiozen.com/free-tuto ... latinum-12
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/vegaspro/compare
MSP does lack some of the more advanced features, so if you're going professional, you probably want Vegas Pro.
Many of us expect a new version of that to be available in the near future.

[Steve Grisetti]

The quality of video you can output from Studio vs. Pro is virtually identical, Jeffrey. So, if that's what you mean by "professional level movie", it's not an issue.

Pro can, as you'd expect, work with more professional video formats Studio can not -- like HDCAM, Sony RED and Panasonic P2.

But, according to the specs I've seen online, your camcorder shoots in AVCHD, which is fully supported by Movie Studio 12 Platinum.

[Jeffrey W. Arnold]

Thanks vkmast, and Steve, On one hand it is good to know, as Steve mentions that in terms of video output quality Movie Studio Platinum is up for the task, yet vk mentions that some of the functionality of Pro is not in Movie Studio Platinum. My camcorder shoots in ACVHD as Steve mentions, and I am delighted with the 1080I picture quality. What is considered broadcast quality? What resolution is best for professional projects? If I am asking too many questions, please forgive me, I am just trying to educate myself. I have been making videos for a few years, but only recently started thinking about doing it on a semi-professional or professional level. I am happy I found this website, I need to get signed up for the members stuff. I can see this is a useful sight. By the way vk, I did review the links you provided, interesting how they have two versions of Pro and one is $200.00 more and I didn't see additional value for the higher price.

[vkmast]

By the way vk, I did review the links you provided, interesting how they have two versions of Pro and one is $200.00 more and I didn't see additional value for the higher price.

VPro Edit leaves out DVD Architect Pro authoring software and Dolby 5.1 surround and stereo AC-3 encoding.