Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Review

 

 

Pinnacle Studio, now in its 24th version, is a video editing application that's become steadily more powerful and speedier with each iteration. Its maker Corel also develops VideoStudio video editing software, with Pinnacle positioned as the higher-end of the two product lines. Pinnacle is aimed at near-professional-level enthusiasts, with excellent editing features and effects such as stop-motion video, multicam editing, and motion tracking. Pinnacle also supports 360-degree VR content, and its rendering speed is among the best in our testing.

For those familiar with all the ins and outs of Pinnacle's interface, processes, and capabilities, here's a crib sheet of what's new in version 24: Tracking masks with keyframes, face motion tracking with mosaic blur, a new title editor, and improved keyframe controls. The previous Version 23 added important new tools of its own, including, clip nesting, animated GIF creation, color LUT presets, selective color vectorscopes, and batch processing.

 Like most video editing software aimed at consumers to near-professional users (a group sometimes known as prosumers), Pinnacle Studio is available in a trinity of good, better, and best levels, with the entry-level Pinnacle Studio listing for $59.95, Plus for $99.95, and Ultimate (reviewed here) for $129.95. Prices are for perpetual licenses, with no recurring subscription fee required. Upgraders from previous versions of Plus and Ultimate save $35 and $45 off the full price, respectively