The next generation of filmmaking is here — and it's bursting out of the screen in stereoscopic 3D and stunning high-definition. Cutting-edge technologies used by the pros, from frame-based tools to green screen effects, are right at your fingertips with the award-winning editing engine of Pinnacle Studio 16 Ultimate. Import, trim, fix and enhance videos from your favorite digital devices, including the latest 3D and high-definition camcorders, all from the comfort of your PC. With advanced visual technologies, unlimited editing tracks and one-click uploading, your creative opportunities are about to reach a new Pinnacle.

Pinnacle Studio 16 Ultimate makes sophisticated 3D and high-definition editing techniques simple to master, with an intuitive, unlimited-track timeline that gives you precise control of each frame. Add impressive effects, such as green screen, picture-in-picture, multilayer and stop-motion animation, to express your artistic vision. Bring a touch of Hollywood flair to your footage using more than 2,000 2D and 3D effects, as well as seven Red Giant plug-ins. In a rush to get your film work done? With options for simple storyboarding and automatic movie making, you can zip through the editing process in a flash. Ensure your favorite clips and photos are always easily accessible by organizing them in the built-in media library, storing them in the cloud or archiving them with smart Project Packages. When your work is complete, bring your movies to life on a 3D HDTV, burn them to Dolby 5.1 surround Blu-ray Discs and DVDs, or upload them directly to YouTube, Facebook or Vimeo. The 3D revolution is here — and it will forever change the way you capture moments on video.

Product Features

Create stunning high-definition or stereoscopic 3D home movies using award-winning Pinnacle technology and advanced editing techniques

Quickly master the art of editing with guidance from included video tutorials

Easily upload videos and photos from a wide variety of digital devices, including 3D and high-definition camcorders, or import projects already started from Pinnacle Studio for iPad® (not included)

Add professional sparkle with more than 2,000 2D and 3D effects, themed titles, transitions and templates with keyframing, plus seven Red Giant plug-ins, including the Red Giant Filmmaker's Toolkit and Motion Graphics Toolkit

Organize, enhance and tag your favorite clips and photos directly within the built-in media library, or save them to the cloud for access anytime, anywhere

Archive and restore your work with smart Project Packages

Accurately edit unlimited tracks with frame accuracy in high-definition and 3D

Stabilize shaky footage with the same technology used by the pros

Preview your timeline and source clips simultaneously, then use the trim editor to set in and out points for perfect cuts

Create incredible stop-motion animations that you can layer using Montage templates, or create sophisticated picture-in-picture and green screen effects

Set your movie to a custom-fit soundtrack using the included Scorefitter Vol. 1 – 2 software

Showcase your finished products in eye-popping stereoscopic 3D via your 3D HDTV, Sony PlayStation 3 or NVIDIA 3D Vision technology (devices not included)

Share your videos with friends and family on Dolby 5.1 surround Blu-ray Discs and DVDs, or with one-click publishing to YouTube, Facebook and Vimeo

Enjoy optimized performance for 64-bit operating systems, NVIDIA CUDA and Intel Quick Sync Video (not included)

Includes Hollywood FX Vol. 1 – 3, Premium Pack Vol. 1 – 2, Title Extreme, Scorefitter Vol. 1 – 2 and Creative Pack Vol. 1 bonus content to expand your editing experience

Best Buy Customer Reviews

Great software for beginners

Posted by: kmak from Charlotte nc on 03/18/2015Before setting your eyes on with sophisticated software for your video productions consider pinnacle array of pre formatted filters and palettes to enable any cinema afficianado to create works of art. Easy as 3-2-1 go ! Allows for all platforms analog to digital to HD formats to be used across the timeline great editing tool and the end results are quite satisfying.