Sony partner with Hitfilm to create editing and FX packages

Sony have recently announced two new packages of Vegas editing software with Hitfilm 2 FX software.

Vegas Pro Suite

The Vegas™ Pro 12 Suite is a full-featured production environment for video editing and compositing, multi-track mixing, sound design, visual effects, and disc authoring. Direct project integration between Vegas Pro and HitFilm Ultimate lets you move media between the programs without rendering. Use HitFilm to add a range of dramatic and realistic-looking special effects like smoke, fire, explosions, lightning, and more. Master your audio in Sound Forge Pro, automate your editing workflow with Production Assistant, and add the perfect musical background with100 Sony Sound Series: Production Music soundtracks. These powerful tools, combined with the high-end performance and groundbreaking innovations in Vegas Pro 12, means it's never been easier to bring your creative vision to life.

End-to-end professional content creation environment

Advanced visual effects creation and compositing with HitFilm 2 Ultimate

Intuitive multi-format video editing in Vegas™ Pro 12, with powerful multi-track audio recording and mixing

Professional DVD and Blu-ray Disc™ authoring with DVD Architect™ Pro 6

Dolby^® Digital professional AC-3 encoder included

Audio recording, editing, and mastering with Sound Forge™ Pro 10

Batch processing and workflow automation provided by Production Assistant 2

Bundled with 100 royalty-free Sony Sound Series: Production Music soundtracks

Movie Studio Platinum: Visual Effects Suite 2

Produce movies in nearly any format including AVCHD and stereoscopic 3D. Take advantage of the powerful video compositing features, color correction tools, and 5.1 soundtrack creation options. Add visual intensity to your movies by accessing HitFilm 2 Express from within Movie Studio Platinum 12. HitFilm 2 Express offers advanced 3D compositing, extensive 'film-look' filters, and over 100 visual effects. Apply 3D gunfire to bring your action sequences to life. Add explosions and shockwaves to you movies in seconds. Movie Studio Platinum: Visual Effects Suite 2 is as robust as it is easy to use and brings professional-grade moviemaking right to your fingertips.

• Combine the editing power of Movie Studio Platinum with the stunning special effects capabilities of HitFilm 2 Express
• Edit and produce movies with special effects and transitions
• Create DVDs and Blu-ray Disc™ media with custom menus and graphics
• Utilize innovative 2D and stereoscopic 3D tools
• Share movies on Pixelcast™, YouTube™, iPod^®, iPhone^®, online, and more
• Follow along with Show Me How tutorials and learn as you go
• 64-bit support
• 20 royalty-free Sony Sound Series: Production Music soundtracks

Vegas Pro 12 with Hitfilm 2 Ultimate is priced at $899.95, Movie Studio Platinum with Hitfilm 2 express is priced at $194.95. Upgrades are available if you already own Vegas Pro 12 or Movie Studio Platinum 12.

Sony have also made DVD Architect Pro 6 available for free to registered users of DVD Architect Pro 5.