VEGAS Movie Studio 14 Platinum Steam Edition

VEGAS Movie Studio 14 Platinum - Steam Edition is a video editing software with a range of powerful tools and an intuitive interface. It offers perfect image stabilization, multi-camera editing for up to 4 cameras, and advanced color correction. The software also includes inspiring video effects and precise primary and secondary color correction, based on industry-leading VEGAS Pro technologies.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

62%

Audience ScoreBased on 248 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

User-friendly interface that is easy to learn, making it suitable for beginners.
Offers a good range of basic video editing features at an affordable price, especially when on sale.
Has been a reliable tool for many users over the years, providing a solid foundation for video editing projects.

Frequent crashes and stability issues, particularly when handling larger projects or specific video formats.
Licensing problems that prevent users from accessing the software after purchase, leading to frustration.
Limited features compared to more advanced editing software, which may not meet the needs of professional users.

stability
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
-22 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The stability of the software has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and overall unreliability, particularly in version 17. Many have noted that even with GPU acceleration turned off, the program remains unstable, leading to frustration and a lack of trust in its performance. Despite its user-friendly interface and features, the persistent bugs have left it feeling like a "buggy unstable mess."
- “Speaking from experience, I had no freezes with acceleration set to 'off' in v14.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a stable gaming experience.”
- “I've played for hours without any issues; the stability is impressive.”
- “Movie Studio Platinum has plenty of easy-to-use pro-grade features, and if you think it's buggy and unstable - try version 17.”
- “V17 freezes and crashes even after you turn GPU acceleration off.”
- “Vegas is now so buggy that suddenly you can't even trust it to open.”
music
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a native music composition feature, with users expressing a desire for integrated music-making tools. While some mention using external software like Magix Free Music Maker for composing, the absence of built-in music functionality is noted as a drawback.
- “In it, I not only mount videos, but also compose music and do light Photoshop.”
- “No music maker.”
- “It also won't save any project to a native folder, the videos folder, documents, music, and so on.”
- “You could install Magix free music maker.”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the editing software's quirky color outputs and the amusing experience of creating "pro level" videos with its features. Additionally, the pricing of the bundle offers a funny contrast to the individual product's value, adding to the overall lightheartedness of the app.
- “Funny story, MS14P by itself was $25 on sale, but the bundle under it that included 2 Magix products, originally worth $185, was only $19 on sale.”
- “Using the envelope and velocity feature to make 'pro level' videos is hilarious.”
- “Good app, very easy, funny day.”
graphics
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the software are praised for being advanced and visually impressive, particularly for first-person shooter games. However, users express frustration with the transition between versions, noting issues with preset transfers and rendering capabilities, specifically the lack of NVIDIA GPU support in an earlier version compared to the improved performance in the latest release.
- “The graphics are way ahead of its time, and I can't imagine a first-person shooter better than this one.”
- “Graphics: supported NVIDIA, Intel GPU.”
- “I guess I am ignorant when it comes to these types of software, but I expected titles and graphics since I am using this for editing video game footage for my YouTube channel.”
- “The issues I have with getting the latest movie studio is that none of my presets from the previous version were moved to the new one, so I had to remake all my visual templates, custom video settings, and when it came to rendering, I had to remake my rendering template. Speaking of rendering, I hate how Vegas 14 doesn't have the option to use the NVIDIA graphics card to help with the rendering; Movie Studio 15 does have that option and rendering videos has been faster than ever.”
- “Graphics: supported NVIDIA, Intel GPU”
gameplay
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The gameplay aspect of the software has received negative feedback, with users reporting significant issues in maintaining video quality during editing. Many experienced choppy and laggy final products, particularly when working with 1080p 60 fps footage, and found the default settings convoluted, leading to frustration and disappointment compared to free alternatives like Windows Movie Maker.
- “At first it seemed to do okay, but this software will not maintain your gameplay's quality and renders often outside of the original footage, with lower framerates causing finished videos to appear choppy and laggy.”
- “The resampling is on by default and is fairly convoluted to turn off, ultimately it seems as though they put this software on Steam thinking people would use it for things other than gameplay footage.”
- “At first it seemed to do ok, but this software will not maintain your gameplay's quality and renders often outside of the original footage, with lower framerates causing finished videos to appear choppy and laggy. The resampling is on by default and is fairly convoluted to turn off. Ultimately, it seems as though they put this software on Steam thinking people would use it for things other than gameplay footage. You know it's bad when Windows Movie Maker maintains higher fidelity when editing videos than your paid editing software.”
- “Editing 1080p 60 fps gameplay, I end up with very blurry movements.”
- “I had gotten this on sale and thought it would be a swell alternative to getting the 2012 version of Movie Maker for making and editing gameplay footage... I was horribly mistaken.”
story
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant change in the story layout from the previous version, offering creators a choice between a basic and an advanced storyboard. The advanced option enhances storytelling capabilities by providing access to more visual effects and tools, allowing for greater creativity in video production.
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game's optimization has improved significantly compared to the previous version, featuring a better layout that enhances overall user experience while retaining familiar elements.
- “It's similar enough that I recognize things from the previous version, yet better laid out and optimized now.”
- “The optimization in this game has made a significant difference in performance, allowing for smoother gameplay and quicker load times.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, ensuring that even on lower-end systems, the game runs beautifully.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, causing frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the improvements, the optimization still feels lacking, leading to long loading times and inconsistent performance.”
- “I was disappointed to find that even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”