Pinnacle, a division of Avid, makes a variety of PC-based video editing software. The company offers a range of programs, from the free Pinnacle Video Spin to the multi-talented Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection.
1. Pinnacle Video Spin
Video Spin free video editing software from Pinnacle. Video Spin is specifically designed to take the complexity out of video editing, but it still includes tools, transitions and effects so you can easily jazz up your videos.
2. Pinnacle Studio HD
Pinnacle Studio HD, the basic Pinnacle software, offers powerful, easy to use drag-and-drop editing. With Pinnacle Studio HD, you can capture video, edit scenes, add music, and incorporate Montage Themes, transitions, animations and effects. Pinnacle Studio HD supports video and photo formats from a variety of camcorders and cell phones. The editing software also allows you to export your finished videos to DVD, mobile devices or to social media sites like YouTube.
3. Pinnacle Studio Ultimate
Pinnacle Studio Ultimate is much like Pinnacle Studio HD, but offers more features, tools and effects. The biggest difference between the two programs, though, is that Pinnacle Studio Ultimate allows users to burn their finished videos to Blu-Ray.
4. Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection
The top-of-the-line Pinnacle editing software, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection has the widest variety of effects and tools available for video editors. Most notably, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate Collection has a chroma-key tool for easy green-screen editing.
