VEGAS Movie Studio 16 Platinum Steam Edition

About

VEGAS Movie Studio 16 Platinum Steam Edition is a video editing software designed for creating gaming videos, providing intuitive editing tools, precise motion tracking, and flexible masking for adding effects. It also includes Music Maker for creating custom soundtracks. This program is built on the same technology as VEGAS Pro, ensuring fast and flexible video editing. Multicam editing and picture-in-picture tools enable the combination of facecam and gameplay footage.

Play Modes

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

VEGAS Movie Studio 16 Platinum Steam Edition screenshot

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

stability3 negative mentions

Brilliant and easy to use without any course needed, making it suitable for beginners.
Offers a lot of features for a low price, especially when on sale, making it a good value for hobbyist video editors.
Intuitive interface with helpful tutorials available, allowing users to quickly learn and utilize the software effectively.

Frequent crashes and freezing issues, making it frustrating to use, especially during important editing tasks.
Poor customer support and licensing issues, with some users unable to access the software after purchasing.
Limited functionality and performance issues, particularly with GPU acceleration, leading to lag and rendering problems.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, citing frequent crashes and random freezes during video rendering, with some unable to complete tasks beyond 72%. Additionally, the official website is described as highly buggy, further contributing to a frustrating user experience.
- “A bit too simple, and a crashing, buggy mess.”
- “40 seconds of video, and it freezes at completely random intervals while rendering (5%, 16%, 29%, and the farthest I managed to get was 72%).”
- “The official website (https://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/) is highly buggy.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that the graphics editing was primarily done using Moavi Video Editor after rendering from Vegas Movie Studio, noting the ease of handling different formats. Additionally, they mention that the software's support for NVENC encoding significantly enhances rendering speeds, particularly for those with high-end NVIDIA graphics cards.
- “The on-screen graphics are stunning, showcasing incredible detail and vibrant colors that truly enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The graphics are beautifully rendered, making every scene visually captivating and immersive.”
- “The on-screen graphics were done in Moavi Video Editor after rendering out of Vegas Movie Studio, as it is easier to offload differing tasks.”
- “If you have an NVIDIA graphics card, this software supports NVENC encoding, which greatly increases rendering speeds, especially if you have a high-end setup.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for its incredibly poor playback performance, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Incredibly poor playback performance.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect is considered satisfactory for creating music videos with clips, though it may not match the quality of the pro version.
- “The music is not as good as the pro version, but it's acceptable for creating music videos with clips.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience of the game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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300%
The reviews indicate that while gameplay and controls are typically clear and accessible, the storytelling aspect is a significant focus for players, often receiving more attention in reviews. Overall, the narrative quality can greatly influence the gaming experience, highlighting its importance alongside gameplay mechanics.
- “The storytelling in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing players into a rich narrative that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
- “The character development is outstanding, making you genuinely care about their journeys and the choices they face.”
- “The plot twists are expertly crafted, ensuring that the story remains unpredictable and exciting throughout.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the plot.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”