Another upgrade offer on Sony software at DVinfo.net

Mike Kujbida · December 20th, 2009, 05:19 AM

I got an email from Sony the other day with special pricing and free extras on upgrades to Vegas Pro 9, Sound Forge 10 and Acid Pro 7.
It might be enough for a fence sitter to finally take the plunge :-)
Sony Creative Software for the details.

Andy Tejral · December 20th, 2009, 07:11 AM

Wow, I was going to write how this wasn't a great deal--I thought you had to PAY for the extras. But no, Vegas 9 upgrade, support, and a training DVD for $150

Actually, a pretty darn good deal.

Order placed!

Charles Newcomb · December 20th, 2009, 01:36 PM

There's a vacant spot on the fence where I fell off. Great deal... couldn't resist, this time.

Bill Koehler · December 20th, 2009, 04:06 PM

I would say the killer upgrade is going from Vegas Movie Studio to Vegas Pro for $149.95

Sony Creative Software - Online Store - Upgrade to Vegas Pro 9 from Vegas Movie Studio

Jason Robinson · December 21st, 2009, 05:32 AM

wow from movie studio to pro is a big jump and well worth it at that price.

Marcus Martell · December 21st, 2009, 08:24 AM

Is it worth to upgrade from 8 to 9 even i don 't edit avchd or Red files?I edit just HD

Andy Tejral · December 21st, 2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus Martell

Is it worth to upgrade from 8 to 9 even i don 't edit avchd or Red files?I edit just HD

Not sure if this will answer your question but give it a try:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/what-hap...grade-8-a.html

David Jasany · December 21st, 2009, 05:08 PM

So when I received the promo email it put me back on the fence again. And just when I've become comfortable with staying with 8c. I'm even running it (non-supported) on a Windows 7 laptop without any problems, so far.

Does anyone have experience with the Sony Vegas Seminar Series?

I'll probably still stay with 8c because I just don't need the small additions and improvements in 9. However, it remains tempting. I wish there was one thing in 9 that I thought I had to have.

How well does Vegas 9 render work with a large amount of photos? I seem to always have render problems with even resized png photos. .

Marcus Martell · December 22nd, 2009, 04:08 AM

I'm in your same boat......

Ron Cooper · December 22nd, 2009, 04:36 AM

Is this for US only ? When I put my Vegas Pro SN for the upgrade, in I got this :

"The serial number you entered is not a valid serial number for this upgrade purchase. Please try again."

???
RonC.

Edward Troxel · December 22nd, 2009, 07:46 AM

David, photo support was improved in 9.

Ron, my best suggestion is to contact Sony Customer Service and ask them exactly that question.

Jeff Harper · December 22nd, 2009, 08:44 AM

I have found Vegas 9 to be a waste of money. I find 8 to be faster, and it runs much better overall for me. 9 is buggy and I strongly dislike it, been using it for months, and I keep going back to Vegas 8. If you have extra money to toss around or need the new features, try it. If your money is tight I would recommend not spending it on Vegas 9.

Edward Troxel · December 22nd, 2009, 09:57 AM

And yet, for others, 9 is working fine.

Andy Tejral · December 22nd, 2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Cooper

Is this for US only ?

Quote:

Free shipping available only in the continental US via UPS Ground service. Multiple free product offers can not be combined in a single order. Pricing displayed in US Dollars. Customers outside the US may be charged in local currency

This is the fine print from the email. Certainly doesn't say US only.

Dale Guthormsen · December 25th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Good Morning,

Now I knind of feel ripped!! This is a lot better deal than those of us who pre-ordered back when.

Well, I am glad for those who profit now!! doesn't make me happier!

December 20th, 2009, 05:19 AM	#1
Mike Kujbida Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Windsor, ON Canada Posts: 2,770	Another upgrade offer on Sony software I got an email from Sony the other day with special pricing and free extras on upgrades to Vegas Pro 9, Sound Forge 10 and Acid Pro 7. It might be enough for a fence sitter to finally take the plunge :-) Sony Creative Software for the details. Last edited by Edward Troxel; December 21st, 2009 at 01:17 PM.

December 20th, 2009, 07:11 AM	#2
Andy Tejral Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 523	Wow, I was going to write how this wasn't a great deal--I thought you had to PAY for the extras. But no, Vegas 9 upgrade, support, and a training DVD for $150 Actually, a pretty darn good deal. Order placed! __________________ Andy Tejral Railroad Videographer

December 22nd, 2009, 07:46 AM	#11
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	David, photo support was improved in 9. Ron, my best suggestion is to contact Sony Customer Service and ask them exactly that question. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

December 22nd, 2009, 09:57 AM	#13
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	And yet, for others, 9 is working fine. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

December 25th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#15
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Good Morning, Now I knind of feel ripped!! This is a lot better deal than those of us who pre-ordered back when. Well, I am glad for those who profit now!! doesn't make me happier! __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

December 20th, 2009, 01:36 PM	#3
Charles Newcomb Major Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Salida, Colorado Posts: 561	There's a vacant spot on the fence where I fell off. Great deal... couldn't resist, this time.

December 20th, 2009, 04:06 PM	#4
Bill Koehler Major Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, USA Posts: 760	I would say the killer upgrade is going from Vegas Movie Studio to Vegas Pro for $149.95 Sony Creative Software - Online Store - Upgrade to Vegas Pro 9 from Vegas Movie Studio

December 21st, 2009, 05:32 AM	#5
Jason Robinson Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,997	wow from movie studio to pro is a big jump and well worth it at that price.

December 21st, 2009, 08:24 AM	#6
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	Is it worth to upgrade from 8 to 9 even i don 't edit avchd or Red files?I edit just HD

December 21st, 2009, 05:08 PM	#8
David Jasany Major Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 313	So when I received the promo email it put me back on the fence again. And just when I've become comfortable with staying with 8c. I'm even running it (non-supported) on a Windows 7 laptop without any problems, so far. Does anyone have experience with the Sony Vegas Seminar Series? I'll probably still stay with 8c because I just don't need the small additions and improvements in 9. However, it remains tempting. I wish there was one thing in 9 that I thought I had to have. How well does Vegas 9 render work with a large amount of photos? I seem to always have render problems with even resized png photos. .

December 22nd, 2009, 04:08 AM	#9
Marcus Martell Trustee Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: spain Posts: 1,202	I'm in your same boat......

December 22nd, 2009, 04:36 AM	#10
Ron Cooper Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 481	Is this for US only ? When I put my Vegas Pro SN for the upgrade, in I got this : "The serial number you entered is not a valid serial number for this upgrade purchase. Please try again." ??? RonC.

December 22nd, 2009, 08:44 AM	#12
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	I have found Vegas 9 to be a waste of money. I find 8 to be faster, and it runs much better overall for me. 9 is buggy and I strongly dislike it, been using it for months, and I keep going back to Vegas 8. If you have extra money to toss around or need the new features, try it. If your money is tight I would recommend not spending it on Vegas 9.