Ok dumm question, I searched the boards a bit and didn't see an answer.

As you can see from this thread

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/non-linear-editing-pc/402629-pinnacle-12-new-dell-pc-about-2-order-help.html

I am buying a new pc soon. I have pinacle ulltimate 12 in the box. Looking to render HD video of the kids playing sports, family events etc.... would I get faster results with diff software? Pinnacle 12 ult is 32 bit, is there true 64 bit software out there that will run better faster on a new dell system?

Help a rookie :-)

Thanks!

Paul

Vegas Pro 9 comes in two versions: 32-bit version and 64-bit version. I, personally, like the 64-bit version but I'm also still running the 32-bit version as well. All I can suggest is that you give it a try.

so its 2 different purchases then? Im googling now

A Look at Sony Vegas Pro 9 (http://www.osnews.com/story/21606/A_Look_at_Sony_Vegas_Pro_9)

So this guy's review says

"Finally, the 64bit version of Vegas Pro 9 has seen a refresh with some fixes, but the fundamental problems it had with version 8.1 remain: no access to [most] 32bit plugins and codecs. I personally run Vista 64bit on my beefed up video editing station, but I prefer to still use the 32bit of Vegas."

so there are 2 completely diff versions?

so there are 2 completely diff versions?

As Edward already said, yes there are.
Look at the Vegas Pro 9 (http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/download/trials/vegaspro) download page and you'll see both a 32-bit and a 64-bit version of it.
BTW, you get both versions for one price.

ahhhh i see, wow $500, holy moly, i think ill stick with 32 bit pinnacle. I'm not going nuts here just some good rendering and some effects for the children.

ahhhh i see, wow $500, holy moly, i think ill stick with 32 bit pinnacle. I'm not going nuts here just some good rendering and some effects for the children.

Vegas is the cheapest of the Pro level apps. FCP is about $1k, Avid $2500, Premiere about $1200. Not sure what Edius costs. If $500 is giving you sticker shock, then yea, it's going to be tough to jump into that world.