VEGAS Creative Software Releases New Free Update to VEGAS Pro 20

More Powerful AI Advancements, Innovative Planar Tracking Integration and Workflow Performance Boosts

VEGAS Pro 20 Now Integrates with Mocha Planar Tracker, Adds Support for Multiple Smart Mask Creation and Support for RAW Processing with CUDA

VEGAS Creative Software today announced another substantial free update to its flagship VEGAS Pro 20 product line. This update to VEGAS Pro 20 is available immediately and is free for anyone who already owns version 20 or subscribes to the VEGAS 365 program. New purchasers also receive this latest update.

This update continues the VEGAS Creative Software team’s commitment to constant improvement and sophistication through simplicity. It delivers a significant leap in capability and function in four key areas: advancements in AI for the creation of multiple “smart” masks; usability enhancements to accelerate workflows for users; more power for RAW workflows; and Mocha integration which brings Academy Award-winning planar tracking technology to the VEGAS Pro workflow. Included in this update are a number of new features, including:

• Support for Mocha Shape Data: Now VEGAS Pro users can use the Planar Tracking power of Mocha to track the shape of an object, then import the shape data into the VEGAS Motion Tracking workflow and to the Bézier Masking plug-in;
• AI-Generated Multiple Smart Masks: This enhancement to the Smart Mask feature enables you to create more than one mask at a time, a highly useful feature for when users have more than one object in a video frame to mask;
• Smart Mask Generated Shape Improvements: The Smart Mask plug-in now uses a depth-based model to generate masks over identified objects. This results in more accurate masking and less time spent modifying the mask in the Bézier Masking plug-in;
• Select a Device for RAW Processing: Users can now specify the device they want to use for RAW processing. This delinks the RAW processing accelerator from the video processing accelerator and enables users to specify the best option for both of them. This is especially useful for systems with multiple GPUs because users can now spread the processing work between GPU devices in the most efficient combination to deliver higher overall GPU utilization and leverage more processing power;
• RAW processing with CUDA: CUDA processing enables VEGAS to take advantage of the native API of NVIDIA GPUs. This further accelerates RAW processing for real-time preview, reduces rendering times, and improves stability;
• Transfer Text Properties: Users can instantly apply the characteristics of one text event to all other text events on the same track. For example, if there are dozens of lower-third text events in a project and the user decides to change text color, font, size, and/or other characteristic for all of them, they can do so with the click of a button;
• Window Docking Improvements: It is now much easier to accurately customize the window layout. Much larger and more well-defined target areas enable users to accurately select the docking target (existing dock area, new horizontal dock area, or new vertical dock area). The new outline indicators help the user visualize exactly where the window will dock when they release the mouse button;
• Improvements to the Welcome Screen: Users can now choose the frame rate and resolution for a new project from drop-down lists to quickly define the characteristics of their new projects directly from the Welcome Screen.
• New Sharp Model for Upscale Plugin: The new model provides even better results when upscaling footage from lower resolution to higher, for example, when using HD footage in a 4K project. This enables the user to draw from a wider range of footage because they can use more low-resolution footage that they might not have been able to use before.

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The VEGAS Pro Lineup and Pricing

VEGAS Creative Software offers a focused product lineup that provides the tools users need for their specific workflow requirements and budget. The caliber and breadth of the software provides content creators all the tools they need to “finish” using the VEGAS lineup without the need to launch third-party apps. VEGAS Pro 20 is available in three options:

VEGAS Edit

Ideally suited for pros, content creators, aspiring editors, novices and even consumer/enthusiasts who want the pure VEGAS editing experience, VEGAS Edit includes:

• VEGAS Pro 20
• 20GB of cloud storage (available with subscription plan)
• VEGAS Content: 20 royalty-free HD video and/or audio clip downloads per month (available with subscription plan)
• Pricing:
  • $12.99 USD/mo
  • $249.00 USD for a perpetual license

VEGAS Pro

Designed for aspiring and professional content creators, filmmakers, social media influencers, YouTubers, and live event producers who need the VEGAS editing power along with streaming and audio tools, VEGAS Pro includes:

• VEGAS Pro 20
• 50GB of cloud storage (available with subscription plan)
• VEGAS Stream for high-production-value live streaming 
• SOUND FORGE Audio Studio
• VEGAS Content: Unlimited access to royalty-free HD video and/or audio clip downloads (available with subscription plan)
• +Primatte chroma keying software
• ActionVFX one-month Starter Subscription
• Pricing:
  • $19.99 USD/mo
  • $399.00 USD for a perpetual license

VEGAS Post

Developed for content creators who require a complete video/audio editing and high-end compositing and RAW image compositing workflow experience, VEGAS Post includes:

• VEGAS Pro 20
• 100GB of cloud storage (available with subscription plan)
• VEGAS Effects for high-end compositing
• VEGAS Image for RAW image compositing
• VEGAS Stream for high-production-value live streaming
•  VEGAS Content: Unlimited access to royalty-free HD and 4K video and/or audio clip downloads (available with subscription plan)
• SOUND FORGE Audio Studio
• +Primatte chroma keying software
• ActionVFX one-month Starter subscription
• Pricing:
  • $29.99 USD/mo
  • $599.00 USD for a perpetual license

This update to VEGAS Pro 20 is free for anyone who already owns version 20 or subscribes to the VEGAS 365 program. For a complete list of new features in VEGAS Pro 20, please visit here.

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