REVIEWS
From time to time I get the opportunity to try out new software, and am happy to
give my views about it here. In the past, I gave regular reviews of Pinnacle Studio
through every version from Studio 200 - in fact, these pages were originally created
to help people over the difficulties encountered getting those early original hybrid
editors to work - the first versions edited using non-linear techniques, but ‘made
back to tape’ using linear techniques involving an infra-red strobe to control a
VHS recorder. Much depended on the make of VHS recorder - how long it took to get
up to speed and so on. Those were the days. Pinnacle Studio metamorphosed several
times, ultimately being replaced - as Pinnacle Studio 16 - by what was intended to
be Avid Studio 2 (a different beast with a similar look, designed initially to replace
Pinnacle/Avid Liquid - which went End of Line). Then it was taken over from Avid
by Corel … and although I have a copy of Avid Studio 2/Pinnacle 16, I never use it.
I also have a copy of Serif MoviePlus which I occasionally do use, but my main editor
these days is Avid Media Composer (6).
In these new pages I have resurrected a couple of reviews from the ‘old’ pages that
are still relevant, and will from time to time add to them, as and when I use new
‘stuff’’.
If you’ve never used this, you’re missing out on an inexpensive yet extremely powerful
titling editor that is capable of so much more than just titling. Click the button
for an overview.
MERCALLI When I reviewed this originally, I called it the Tripod in your PC. It
has been upgraded since then and is now even better. However, the upgrade makes
the original review out of date - when time permits, I’ll be doing a review of the
latest version. Until then, please visit the ProDad site - and explore its power
and potential for yourself.
