Pinnacle Systems Simplifies Consumer Video Editing

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July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCLE) today announced the immediate availability of Studio AV/DV, a new addition to Pinnacle's Studio line of consumer video editing products. Through a single internal PCI card, Studio AV/DV gives users a cost-effective and easy way to import and edit video from both analog and digital camcorders, delivering all the tools consumers need in a complete, simplified video editing package.

"Studio AV/DV reshapes the market for consumer video editing boards by providing both digital and analog I/O within the price range of most single I/O boards," said analyst Dr. Jon Peddie, president of Jon Peddie Research. "The release of Studio AV/DV marks a definite market shift toward offering consumers the most innovative, simplified, all-encompassing solutions at attractive price points."

Studio AV/DV gives users the ability to import footage from virtually any tape format. Users can capture video from their camcorder straight into the PC, and using the professional editing features of Studio software-like scene transitions, title effects, and fast/slow motion-they can create exciting and compelling home movies. Once the video is edited, it can either be burned to CD or DVD or can be output back to digital or analog videotape (such as VHS) for sharing with others.

"Pinnacle prides itself on bringing leading-edge technology to video editing. Studio AV/DV brings to fruition two years of custom chip design to redefine this market," said Richard Lane, senior product manager at Pinnacle Systems. "Studio AV/DV offers users a single PCI card for both analog and digital input through a low-cost, universally-compatible video-editing product."

Availability and Pricing
Studio AV/DV will be available through the traditional retail channel, including Amazon, Circuit City, CompUSA, Fry's Electronics, and Micro Center and has a suggested retail price of US $129.99. For more information on Studio AV/DV, go to www.pinnaclesys.com.

Source: Pinnacle Systems, Inc.