A few improvements have also been made to project archiving wherein all the media files related to a project are saved into one location, included nested timelines. These functions were previously available via the keyboard but may now be accessed using clickable icons. Five new edit tools are accessible from this new toolbar: Shuffle, Slip, Slide, Time Stretch/Compress and Split Trim. Some of the functions formerly located on an upper toolbar have been moved beneath the Timeline, bringing oft used tools a little closer to the action. If you are already familiar with version 12 you will find that little has changed, except for the addition of a few new pro features, which we’ll cover later. Sony Vegas Pro 13 is a timeline-based editor that is fairly easy to learn and use.

One thing Sony Creative Software has managed to do quite well with their Vegas Pro editor is balance a powerful feature set with a beginner friendly interface and workflow, and a wallet friendly price. They may be simple, inexpensive programs that pretty much do everything for you or they may be very sophisticated and powerful with steep learning curves and a price tag to match.

A wide array of video editing software programs dot the post-production landscape these days.