Pinnacle Life April 2008

	Welcome In this month's Pinnacle Life newsletter, we'll be taking a look at TV style green screen special effects as well as guiding you through recording your PCTV shows directly to DVD or into a format playable on video iPods and other portable players. Also, take a look at our FAQ's for how to record back to back programmes and how to edit footage from hard drive camcorders.		In this issue: What is Green Screen? iPod and DVD recording Studio Plus Extreme Photo Edition Pinnacle Video Transfer Pinnacle Studio Community In next month's issue

What is Green Screen? Green screen technology is the basis of the effects seen in everything from the latest blockbusters to the weather forecast. If you've ever wanted to create Hollywood effects in your own home, take a look at our guide to using Green screen (or chromakey) technology in Pinnacle studio. It covers everything you need to know about setting up, shooting and editing your own green-screen special effects.

PCTV iPod and DVD recording You don't always want to re-watch your favourite shows on a computer screen. This month, we show you how to record video for your Apple® iPod® or other portable media player, and how to record from Pinnacle TVCenter Pro directly onto DVD. Studio Plus Extreme Photo Edition All the advanced editing tools of Pinnacle Studio with the addition of StageTools Moving Picture - Turn your photos into high quality DVD and High Definition slideshows. Create complex pan and zoom effects to bring your photos to life. Pinnacle Video Transfer Introducing Pinnacle's amazing new hardware for capturing video directly to an iPod, Sony™ PSP® or any other USB storage device without the aid of a PC. Take a look at what the press had to say about it this month. Discover the Pinnacle Studio Community! Are you a Pinnacle Studio user? Click here to check out our Pinnacle Studio community! Watch and share videos edited with Studio, post commentaries, learn tricks from members and more... Get started now sharing with fellow Studio users your videos of family, hobbies, pets or the latest extreme bike-trip! New currency support! Now pay in EUR, CHF, SEK, NOK, or DKK Coming next month... Top tips on filming and editing the perfect wedding video. Plus, never miss your favourite programme again: how to schedule recordings with PCTV. Got a question? View our FAQs Editing footage from AVCHD camcorders in Pinnacle Studio   How to record two shows in a row with PCTV

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About Pinnacle Systems, Inc. Pinnacle Systems, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Avid Technology, Inc., is the industry leader in providing a complete set of home video editing tools for the consumer market. The company's product lines, including PCTV, Dazzle, Pinnacle ShowCenter, and its flagship Studio line, cover the needs and requirements of everyone from the entry level to intermediate and advanced video storytellers. Pinnacle Systems has received nine prestigious Emmy Awards for its technical innovations and carries the commitment to help consumers enhance, preserve and share their memories with ease. For more information, visit www.pinnaclesys.com.