For those that bought the Pro Pack version of 9 Platinum, do you think it was worth the extra $20?
It looks like you basically get 1,000 sound effects and 100 3D transitions & cartoons. That doesn't seem worth it for my usage, but is there something else I'm missing?

Thanks!

For those that bought the Pro Pack version of 9 Platinum, do you think it was worth the extra $20?I didn't buy it and I don't think that it's worth it.

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For those that bought the Pro Pack version of 9 Platinum, do you think it was worth the extra $20?
It looks like you basically get 1,000 sound effects and 100 3D transitions & cartoons. That doesn't seem worth it for my usage, but is there something else I'm missing?

Thanks!

It also includes "Includes Sound Forge Audio Studio 9" and "Cinescore Studio plug-in for soundtrack creation".
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudiopp/compare


No I don't have it, I have been using the Sony Vegas pro versions for about 5 years. I use ACID Music Studio 7 for music creation and mixing. I would be interested in a good review of the 'Cinescore Studio plug-in'.


You need an answer from someone who actually uses it.




Rich

It also includes "Includes Sound Forge Audio Studio 9" and "Cinescore Studio plug-in for soundtrack creation".I downloaded a trial version of Sound Forge and found that Sony Vegas Platinum can do essentially the same but more easily, particularly for someone who is editing a video with audio tracks, and not just audio.

I haven't tried Cinescore so I don't know. Comments would be welcome. One reason I didn't take the Pro Pack is because of clutter.

I have been using the Sony Vegas pro versions for about 5 years.That's the best solution but Vegas Pro is expensive. I agree that anyone serious should use it or Adobe CS4 but for me, this is just a hobby.

For those that bought the Pro Pack version of 9 Platinum, do you think it was worth the extra $20?
It looks like you basically get 1,000 sound effects and 100 3D transitions & cartoons. That doesn't seem worth it for my usage, but is there something else I'm missing?

Thanks!

It's a reasonably good and complete package for the hobbyist. You won't need to go anywhere else to process your video with effects and such.

Personally I use Sony Vegas pro and Adobe Audition 3 for my editing (I find adobe much better than soundforge)... but there is a substantial price difference there.

The Platinum package though is probably better for the simple hobbyist because it comes with a few more of those "flashy effects" than the pro package.

And hey.... an extra $20 is nothing when it comes to hobbies!

The main differences that Platinum Pro Pack has/regular Platinum doesn't:

Includes Sound Forge Audio Studio 9
Includes 1,001 Sound Effects
Includes Pro Pack Cinescore Themes
Includes New Blue 3D Transitions and Effects
Includes 2 GB Flash Drive while supplies last


Looks like that's worth $20 to me.

"1,001 Sound Effects".
You can download free wav sound fx off the internet...but downloading a thousand of them, sifting through what is good, would take a long time.

"Cinescore Themes"
Cinescore themes allows you to add movie-like sound tracks. I don't know how many are included, but you can check out the description:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/cinescore

"New Blue 3D Transitions and Effects"
I saw a couple of them, looked really interesting. One was a pastel effect where you apply the plug-in and the video looks like a pastel animation.
Again, I don't know how many you get, but you can see them at the NewBlueFX website:
http://www.newbluefx.com/


None of those extras, including Soundforge (which is selling for $55+ alone), come with Vegas Pro @ $500+.