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Sony Creative Software Launches Free Update for Vegas 7 Professional NLE with Support for Sony's AVCHD High Definition Camcorders (4/5/2007)

Vegas Software and AVCHD Camcorders Deliver Efficient End-to-End Workflow Solution for Producing Quality High-Definition Content on the Desktop

Sony Creative Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing applications, today announced the May 1, 2007 availability of a Vegas(r) software update, version 7.0e. Free for all registered Vegas 7 users, this significant update further promotes Sony Creative Software's support for HD tapeless workflows by allowing users to edit files recorded on Sony's AVCHD(tm) high-definition camcorders, including three new models announced separately on 25th April: the HDR-SR5E, HDR-SR7E, HDR-SR8E, and HDR-CX6E. These cameras continue to position Sony as the leader in high-definition (HD) camcorders by offering consumers the ability to record in full 1080 HD video and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound on tapeless formats such as flash media cards and hard disk drives.

"With the surge in popularity for generating and editing high-definition content, Sony Creative Software continues to provide enhancements to our applications to meet the needs of our customer base by providing new technology solutions for editing HD faster and more efficiently than ever before," said Dave Chaimson, vice president of marketing, Sony Creative Software. "The new Vegas 7.0e update arms users with the specific creation and production tools for Sony's AVCHD cameras and provides new levels of support for those working with these optical and file-based models."

Vegas 7.0e allows users of Sony AVCHD video cameras to create high-definition or standard-definition content using files recorded to their AVCHD camera's hard disk, flash memory, or DVD. Skipping the real-time capturing stage common for tape-based projects eliminates a time-consuming step prior to editing. In addition to the models listed above, the Vegas 7.0e update also currently supports Sony's other AVCHD camera models such as HDR-UX1E, HDR-UX3E, HDR-UX7E and HDR-SR1E.

"With the latest update, Sony Vegas is a great choice for anybody looking for an AVCHD editing solution, where you can import and edit native AVCHD files recorded with AVCHD Handycam(r) camcorders," said Takashi Kondo, Vice President of Digital Imaging Europe. "With an expanding range of AVCHD Handycams, including newly released HDD and Memory Stick models, Sony offers the perfect experience for those who wish to enjoy HD shooting and non-linear editing."

Price and Availability

The Vegas 7.0e professional video and audio editing software update is free to all registered Vegas 7 users starting on May 1, 2007.

The new Sony Handycam(r) will be available throughout Europe from May 2007 onwards and will be available to pre-order at www.sonystyle-europe.com.

www.sonycreativesoftware.com

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