Am interested in upgrading from P.S. Ult. 12 to 14 but can't seem to find out exactly the differences are Can anyone please tell me exactly what extras there are in 14. 

You can click on the "reasons to upgrade" here.

Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade

• The new super-simple interface makes Studio even easier to use than before!

• A new capture and import utility that lets you grab photos and videos easily from nearly any device.

• Create high-quality animations and fast-motion effects with the new stop motion capture option.

• A new motion titler helps you create stunning animated titles*

• New Studio 14 features that came straight from user input:
- Favorite folders
- New export settings for PS3, Wii and Xbox
- Improved image quality…

• Up to 6 new professional video tools–with a total value of $1800–are now integrated with Studio to give Hollywood style to your movie.**

• Lots of new templates and designs are included (13 new DVD menus, 58 new Montage templates and up to 68 new titles).

• An enhanced Studio Montage interface offers greater control.

• Quickly share your creation with friends and family by uploading to YouTube in widescreen, the format of your favorite motion pictures

• Studio standards such as SmartMovie, automatic background music creation, Pan & Zoom effect and so many more!

* Only available in Studio Ultimate and Studio Ultimate Collection
** Depending of the Studio version

Gee thanks that was so helpful - does it have a cartoon thingy (you know make your videos look like cartoons)

siobhan3:

Gee thanks that was so helpful - does it have a cartoon thingy (you know make your videos look like cartoons)

I don't have S14. However I think there's a Plugin for making Cartoons. Not for making your Videos look like Cartoons. However there's a Free Prog "Cartooner", that does. I have it. Google:"Cartooner", for the Free Download.

 

colour:

siobhan3:

Gee thanks that was so helpful - does it have a cartoon thingy (you know make your videos look like cartoons)

I don't have S14. However I think there's a Plugin for making Cartoons. Not for making your Videos look like Cartoons. However there's a Free Prog "Cartooner", that does. I have it. Google:"Cartooner", for the Free Download.

colour and siobhan3,

The cartoon plug-in is actually called "Cartoonr" and is available from NewBluFX.  If you go to the this link, you will find a list of their plug-ins (for purchase, not for free) and in the right margin of this page is the download link for the free "Cartoonr":

http://www.newbluefx.com/blog/newbluefx-introduces-%e2%80%9cvideo-essentials-iii%e2%80%9d-effects-plugins

Siobhan3, Colour and Igor:  Studio 14 Ultimate does have a video-into-cartoon creation tool.  It's called ToonIt and you can see a tutorial here.

Many thanks to you all very very helpful.  Now one last question.  Can I upgrade ok from Pinnacle S 12 ult tp PS 14 - my hubby keeps asking where did 13 go????? Sorry but he's got to pay for it

Sorry another rather stupid question ( don't mind me you all know my age don't you!)  This 14 is HD so do I have to have HD computer TV camera.  Sorry put up with me and one day you will see my name in lights!!!!

"HD" also does standard-def.

(You'll probably want the "Ultimate Collection" if you want Toonit. )

Don't worry, there are no stupid questions around here - only a few foolish answers.  

 No, you don't have to have any HD equipment to use S14.   However, if and when you can convince hubby to buy you a new camera or TV, you will be ready for it with your video editing software.  

 (And there was no S13.  Software marketers are superstitious folk.  )

And yes, you can upgrade from S12 to S14.  

"With Studio 12.1, you can import the HDV in native format and then create a Blu-ray disc using the BD-MPEG format option, with minimal quality loss."

Is Studio 14 HD able to create a Blu-ray disc using the BD-MPEG format option, with minimal quality loss from HV-20?

Is it the only practical difference between Studio 14 HD and Studio 14 Ultimate that the latter is able "Blu-ray authoring with motion menus"?

I thank you all - all questions beautifully answered - very happy bunny now - still have to convince hubby!!

Bittman, Toonit also comes with Studio 14 "Ultimate" (like it does with "Ultimate Collection", as you pointed out)

 

OK...cool.  This page makes it sound like the Ultimate Collection is the only version that includes Toonit "out of the box".  That page is "misleading" then?

Well, yea looking at that page I think it may be a bit misleading...

I haven't installed Studio 14 Ultimate yet, but I do have the box here (unopened) and on the front it says Toonit is included.

This page also says Toonit is included in Ultimate:

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Home+Video/Studio+Family/Studio+Ultimate+14.htm

Victor1109:

"With Studio 12.1, you can import the HDV in native format and then create a Blu-ray disc using the BD-MPEG format option, with minimal quality loss."

Is Studio 14 HD able to create a Blu-ray disc using the BD-MPEG format option, with minimal quality loss from HV-20?

Is it the only practical difference between Studio 14 HD and Studio 14 Ultimate that the latter is able "Blu-ray authoring with motion menus"?

Here is a comparison chart of what each S14 version can do:  http://www.pinnaclesys.com/images/redesign/comparison/Studio.html

The comparison chart is also misleading because it doesn't indicate that 2 of the 6 new plug-ins, Toonit and Knoll Light Factory, are available in Ultimate. 

gjslaw:

The comparison chart is also misleading because it doesn't indicate that 2 of the 6 new plug-ins, Toonit and Knoll Light Factory, are available in Ultimate. 

Greg,

As usual, Pinnacle are behind the times, now even with their own product information.  Good catch, I didn't notice it, probably because I am not seriously considering upgrading to S14 yet.

I like the "Here are the top reasons to purchase or upgrade to Studio 14 Ultimate" link on that page, myself. 

bittmann:

I like the "Here are the top reasons to purchase or upgrade to Studio 14 Ultimate" link on that page, myself. 

You'd think they'd be able to come up with at least one good reason. 

Well I have just found a comic plug in in 12 that looks the same as 14 - OK so I should have gone into 12 more thoroughly before thinking of upgrading.  This plug in does exactly what I wanted!!!!!!

siobhan3:

Well I have just found a comic plug in in 12 that looks the same as 14 - OK so I should have gone into 12 more thoroughly before thinking of upgrading.  This plug in does exactly what I wanted!!!!!!

Suggestion:  Keep S14 on your computer, but also keep using S12 until one or more patches for S14 correct the various problems.  Then simply update your S14 installation and you will be good to go.

VE7AXO:

siobhan3:

Well I have just found a comic plug in in 12 that looks the same as 14 - OK so I should have gone into 12 more thoroughly before thinking of upgrading.  This plug in does exactly what I wanted!!!!!!

Suggestion:  Keep S14 on your computer, but also keep using S12 until one or more patches for S14 correct the various problems.  Then simply update your S14 installation and you will be good to go.

 

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Yes but do I really need 14 now I've found this in 12!

"Need"  -  No?