

On May 24, 2016, Sony announced that Vegas was sold to MAGIX, which formed VEGAS Creative Software, to continue support and development of the software. The software was originally published by Sonic Foundry until May 2003, when Sony purchased Sonic Foundry and formed Sony Creative Software.


Vegas Pro features real-time multitrack video and audio editing on unlimited tracks, resolution-independent video sequencing, complex effects, compositing tools, 24-bit/192 kHz audio support, VST and DirectX plug-in effect support, and Dolby Digital surround sound mixing. Originally developed as audio editing software, it became an NLE for video and audio, starting from version 2.0. The software runs on Windows operating systems. The first release of Vegas Beta was on June 11, 1999. Pro's: Extremely powerful application good interface for prosĬon's: Too complex for casual use not quite complete for high-end useĬonclusion: Worth a try, but most people may find another product more suited to their needs and budget.Vegas Pro (stylized as VEGAS Pro, colloquially called Sony Vegas) is a video editing software package for non-linear editing (NLE). While you may save some money buying this, it could be a false economy. It's also not quite as smooth to use as some industry standard rivals and is missing a few features available elsewhere. For example, there are very occasional crashes that would be bearable in consumer use, but won't be acceptable for those working commercially. With this in mind, expectations inevitably become higher and that's where Sony Vegas Pro starts to fall a little short. Although there are some useful interactive tutorials, the sheer volume of on-screen options is likely to be offputting for anyone without a decent level of experience of editing to professional standards. Overall, Sony Vegas Pro is very much aimed at the professional end of the market. There's also an excellent on-screen display system that can be easily customised to fit in with your preferred method of working and the particular tools and clips you have open at any time. It takes a comprehensive approach, not only working with footage from dedicated 3D cameras, but allowing users to work with 2D clips via a stereoscopic effect. The big selling point of Sony Vegas Pro is the introduction of 3D support. The problem is that most users will fall into two camps, those who want the absolute best, and those who want the cheapest decent option, and this product falls into neither category. The features it has work well, and there's not really anything inherently wrong with it. Sony Vegas Pro is a victim not of production but of positioning.
