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Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:10:00 GMT

End of holidays, go back to work !!

Here it is... Kids will soon go back to school ! Le Papy just ended his holidays. On our side, we have plenty of information to share, so let's follow us and read this article....

Hundreds of Free Pinnacle Montage themes: 20cents

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Free Themes you said ? Good Quality ?

This is indeed what 20cents.video offers, over 200 originals themes (free, high quality)! In exclusivity few Pinnacle montage that he done especially for our reader !...

As you know, Studio since version 12, offers the functionality of editing themes to enhance your own production. These themes allow video as well as pictures in various thematic activities and multi-windows. For the purpose of assembling a family film, 20cents wanted to ....

proDAD Mercalli new version = V2

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:50:00 GMT

proDAD is about to release Mercalli V2... And his new website !!

Update 1st September 2010: first screen capture and our tests !

Information obtained on 15 August 2010: proDAD is just about to release a new version of proDAD Mercalli, Version 2, scheduled end of august 2010. At the same time, proDAD launch his new website, in english and german.

The new version includes....

Choosing a camcorder, choosing a computer

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:35:00 GMT

Choosing a correct configuration for video editing...

UPDATED 1st September 2010: my configuration, the choice, why ?...

In Mai 2010 I was searching for a good computer to do correct video editing. It takes time to select all component. But after reading forums, taking advice, I just finished to order my configuration. There is no ideal configuration, just a configuration which better suits your need....

How to create 3D objects in Easy FX Editor?

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:30:00 GMT

How to create 3D objects in Easy FX Editor?

You have been several asked this question and the question arises frequently. The answer is quite simple, but the implementation is a bit more complex....

No more bugs related to menus in Studio 14 ...

saby — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:25:00 GMT

... or almost !

If as many users you encounter bugs related to the use of menus in your DVDs with Studio 14, then the new item we just added....

How to tilt a title with proDAD Heroglyph ?

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:20:00 GMT

Following a question on Pinnacle forum from Adonhiram, this tutorial was created to discover a "hidden" aspect of proDAD Heroglyph: tree view which may be used to set various parameters....

FAQ Pinnacle Studio

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:15:00 GMT

Pinnacle inform us on a regular basis of every new FAQ posted in their knowledge base. This news include all recent Frequently Asked Questions....

proDAD Adorage Volume 12

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:07:00 GMT

If we believe a file on the new proDAD website, Adorage Volume 12 would be available in 2010 (no date provided). Nothing else on their website, excepted this file below (see the note "Vol 12 (2010) = will be supported with upcoming Adorage Vol. 12. Once installed, also older volumes can be used again")....

proDAD VitaScene V2

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:04:00 GMT

If we believe a file on the new proDAD website, VitaScene V2 would be available early 2011. Nothing else on their website, excepted this file below (see the note "V2 (unknown)
= will be supported with Vitascene Version 2 scheduled for early 2011")....

proDAD Heroglyph V4

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:53:00 GMT

If we believe a file on the new proDAD website, Heroglyph V4 would be available in autumn 2010. Nothing else on their website, excepted this file....

Use the power of .GRF files

Le Papy — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:30:00 GMT

If you are a fan of Boris Graffiti and our tutorials, I can tell you nothing in saying that the. Grf are files that contain the effects Boris Graffiti. But these files have some hidden resources that I reveal in a new tutorial that will prepare you to constitute a fine library of personal effects. Déclic-Vidéo is preparing the new Boris Graffiti free effects page but it may remain empty if....

Stop looking everywhere for the patches, updates and others user guides!

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:35:00 GMT

We already published this news in July 2007 and May 2010. But this time, we added an important information !! Jeff Naylor (aka jjn) just joined our team, to start writing articles with us. That's a good news. Please encourage him, so he will be willing to do plenty of other articles !!! His first news deals with ....

The end of Pinnacle Studio ?

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Is it the end of Pinnacle Studio ?

It's worth mentionning that something new appeared in the video editing world.... In 2007, this tool appeared but it was rapidly discontinued (despite offering interesting features). Middle of June 2010, this new tool come back....

You can specify the cameraman name

Le Papy — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The effect HFX 250_Eigen_Clapper was almost completely customizable with the exception of the name of cameraman. One of our readers wanted to ....

A Beautiful Fireworks Display made with Red Giant Particular

Le Papy — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:53:00 GMT

Let the fun begin ...

In few days, the famous 14th July fireworks will be seen in many towns.... If, for one reason or another, you could not videotape the fireworks, gg comes to your rescue by ....

Creative Pack Volume 3 - Kids

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:40:00 GMT

New: Creative Pack Volume 3 - Kids

After Creative Pack Volume 2 few months ago, Pinnacle is launching ....

Embellish your video with Footage Firm

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:30:00 GMT

Footage Firm - Spice up your production

Many of you already used these free movies, and you seems satisfied (comments in the french part of our website are very positive - so far, we do not have so many feedback from english people, where are you ???).

This week, Footage Firm is presenting a new collection on "Airplane" theme....

New Free HFX

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:50:00 GMT

Free HFX collection

For this publication, our readers are showcasing their creations #313 to #317.....

Is it possible to install Boris Graffiti on Studio 14 (without Studio 12) ?

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:06:00 GMT

Is it possible to install Boris Graffiti on Studio 14 without Studio 12 ?

The answer is yes, definitely !

Hurry up, 20$ discount for our readers untill 3rd July 2010 !

HD Acronyms

saby — Mon, 17 May 2010 22:30:00 GMT

You are confused by all these abbreviations ? [Reminder - published on 20 Dec. 2008]

If you think it's possible to save a Blu-Ray file on HDV, then this article is for you.

Let's take a quick overview. On the one hand there is the recording formats for consumer level camcorders : HDV and AVCHD. On the other hand the....

Search Engine plugins for Avid knowledge base

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT

On 28th July 2009, Pinnacle changed its knowledge base which became a database of solutions (check our article "A Powerful New Troubleshooting Tool"). Apart the new "look", it contains a new, powerful search facilities.

But recently, a new feature has been introduced... Let's hear Saby's talk....

Who has not had problems with HFX effects ?

Le Papy — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:50:00 GMT

If there are issues that recur frequently, it is those that revolve around the use of HFZ files and thumbnail display of these effects in the Studio album. While information on this is increasing, it is also becoming increasingly dispersed....

Scorefitter Volume 3

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 20:24:00 GMT

Do you hear those sounds around you ? On one side, people who love Scorefitter, on the other side, people who love SmartSound... When Pinnacle stopped to support SmartSound with Studio 14, it creates a small revolution. But you can do whatever you want, for the moment....

New Red Giant plugins and presets

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:15:00 GMT

We already give you the opportunity to discover Red Giant plugins and possibilities which are integrated into Pinnacle Studio Ultimate. More tutorials will follow. If you like these plugins and presets, you are now able to....

We take this opportunity to remind you our three previous articles which allow you to win some prizes !! Very few challenger, so more possibility to be the final winner...

Future Studio version : how will it looks like ?

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:35:00 GMT

What will it looks like ?

Everybody would like to give his advice... You would like to be able to give your opinion for the next version ? So that's what we propose, administered by Francis57 and saby, in the new page called ....

Regdelete for Pinnacle Studio 14 available

saby — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:28:00 GMT

A new Regdelete is available !

Pinnacle has recently posted the latest version of Regdelete. This version supports....

Adorage Volume 11: Global Travel and Flags FX

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:51:00 GMT

proDAD expands Adorage product line with effects package Volume 11: Global travel and Flags FX

As its name suggests, Adorage effects package Volume 11 includes 5'000 global travel themed effects and transitions, including flags of the world, continents, images of countries and combination images (all in HD resolution). Rendering of the effects is fast, as usual with proDAD designed codecs. As usual, Declic Video FX website present this new collection; we also offer 25% discount, ....

Creative Pack Volume 2 & VHS Saver

Déclic Vidéo FX — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:00:00 GMT

Last minute (16th April 2010) ! Official communication from Pinnacle :

In some Studio 14 Ultimate boxes which contains Creative Pack Volume 2 – Seasons, the serial number to install this pack is missing. Please use this special serial number to install Creative Pack Volume 2 – Seasons : JBVJJ-ABBAA-AADAA-AAAAB-IEIKW

Pinnacle apologizes for this inconvenience ! This is a special case only for Creative Pack Volume 2 – Seasons in our Studio 14 Ultimate boxes.

News 1st December 2009
Creative Pack Volume 2 {...}
VHS Saver {...}
proDAD Adorage Volume 11 {...}

Patch VitaScene 1.0.45

Déclic Vidéo FX — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:15:00 GMT

If you are running Pinnacle Studio under Windows 7 and you have problems with VitaScene, here is the solution. You will also be interested by this service pack if you are running Edius 5.

Patch Mercalli 1.0.19

Déclic Vidéo FX — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:05:00 GMT

A new proDAD Mercalli Patch 1.0.19 is available.

Windows 7 ready

Patch Heroglyph 2.6.31

Déclic Vidéo FX — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Working with: Adobe Premiere 6.5, Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere CS4, Sony Vegas, Sony Movie Studio, Pinnacle Studio, Canopus Edius NEO, Canopus Edius, Ulead Mediastudio, Avid Liquid, Xpress or Media Composer ?

A new proDAD Heroglyph Patch 2.6.31 is available for your software....

Install Pinnacle Studio 14 and its components

Déclic Vidéo FX — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:23:00 GMT

Discover the lucky batch file...

End of september 2009, we published two tutorials, Studio 14 installation and Studio 14 plugins. If you are satisfied with your current installation, this article does not concern you.

On the other side, if....

you have Studio 12 installed on your computer
you just installed Studio 14
you use the "transfer content wizard"
and some plugins have been lost during the transfer content, you have a "joker"!

This batch file has been....

proDAD Mercalli or AVID stabilizer ?

Déclic Vidéo FX — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:33:00 GMT

That's it, everything is in the title ! Many of you are wondering if it is better to use the proDAD Mercalli stabilizer, or AVID Media Composer Fluid Stabilizer included in Studio 14 ....

Studio 14 HD : knowledge base, manual, HFX

Le Papy — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:32:00 GMT

The release date approaches and everyone is working flat out !

1 - Pinnacle's side, the database solution has been supplemented by numerous Studio 14 items.

2 - The user manual for Studio 14 is online and you can download.

3 - Update of our website ....

Pinnacle Studio 14 HD : new enhancements

Déclic Vidéo FX — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:15:00 GMT

Studio 14: enhancements and new functionalities

Following our recent articles on the topic, please find hereafter our latest article on Pinnacle Studio 14 new enhancements and new functionalities. I won't focus on enhancements regarding rendering process, I will only....

Studio 14: official video tutorials

saby — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:45:00 GMT

Before Déclic Vidéo himself had time to show us the first video demonstration of Pinnacle Studio 14, the official....

Which Studio 14 version should I choose ?

Déclic Vidéo FX — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:11:00 GMT

HD, Ultimate or Ultimate Collection

Your choice is not yet finalized and you still have some hesitations... So before you order your new version of Studio 14....

Pinnacle Studio 14: first impressions

Déclic Vidéo FX — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:50:00 GMT

Studio 14, a new version. What's inside?

For those who subscribed to our free newsletter, you discovered in exclusivity on 09/09/09 our article "Pinnacle Studio 14 HD, Ultimate and Ultimate Collection". Some questions already arrived through the comment section. Of course, with every new version (and not only with Pinnacle products), we have people who are satisfied, those who are less satisfied, and many other advices. That's also what give the vitality to our website; we are opened to every comments, as long as they stay objectives.

It's a pleasure for me to continue this second article, dedicated to....

Pinnacle Studio 14 HD, Ultimate and Ultimate Collection

Déclic Vidéo FX — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:13:00 GMT

Avid is launching Pinnacle Studio 14

It's official now, the non-linear video editing software pinnacle studio 14 HD will be available at the end of September 2009. Most aware people have certainly noticed that we "jumped over" the Pinnacle Studio 13 version, probably due to triskaidekaphobia ? Two and a half years after Studio 11 (1), a little bit more than one year after Studio 12 (2), let's find out what is inside this latest release, Pinnacle Studio HD version 14...

Heroglyph RAPID for free, unlimited time, without any restriction

Déclic Vidéo FX — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:48:00 GMT

Are you using one of the following non linear video editing software: Adobe Premiere 6.5, Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere CS4, Sony Vegas, Sony Movie Studio, Pinnacle Studio, Canopus Edius NEO, Canopus Edius, Ulead Mediastudio, Avid Liquid, Xpress or Media Composer ? In such case, this newsletter might interest you... A n Heroglyph RAPID version (unlimited) is available for free !....

proDAD Creative Pack Volume 3, 4 et 5

Déclic Vidéo FX — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:49:00 GMT

proDAD launch Creative Pack Volume 3, 4 and 5

proDAD present three new Creative Packs for Heroglyph, and our website is pleased to offer a 25% discount! Creative Pack extends Heroglyph’s capabilites. If you work with Adobe Premiere 6.5, Adobe Premiere Elements, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Premiere CS4, Sony Vegas, Sony Movie Studio, Pinnacle Studio, Canopus Edius NEO, Canopus Edius, Ulead Mediastudio, Avid Liquid, Xpress or Media Composer, those packs are for you !

Available Themes are:

Creative Pack Volume 3: Family, Love and Wedding
Creative Pack Volume 4: Fancy Templates
Creative Pack Volume 5: Typo Motion

Immediately ready for use after installation (no activation/registration needed if you already own Heroglyph Rapid 2.6, Heroglyph 2.6 or unlocked Heroglyph 2.6 for Pinnacle Studio). Warning, free Heroglyph patch mandatory before installing Creative Packs: Patch Heroglyph 2.6.30
For installing a Creative Pack, follow our tutorial: install a Creative Pack.

proDAD Creative Pack Volume 1/2 are presented in the following tutorial: Heroglyph, General idea. You can also check few video movies showing Creative possibilities: watch Creative Pack 1 / Watch Creative Pack 2 / watch Creative Pack 3 / Watch Creative Pack 4 / watch Creative Pack 5

We are very pleased to offer a special 25% discount for readers of our website. You won't find it anywhere else! Normal price: 92 US $, proDAD introductory price: 82 US $ and our special price for you only, limited time: 70 US $ only! (remove backup CD from your order to obtain the lowest price.

You can also check other discount for upgrading to Heroglyph V 2.6 or buying other Creative Pack.

Boris Graffiti/ Update 5.2.3

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT

A Boris Graffiti 5.2.3 update available for Pinnacle Studio...

Patch Adorage 3.0.58

Déclic Vidéo FX — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:07:00 GMT

A new proDAD Adorage Patch 3.0.58 is available (also called "service pack"). Summary of latest improvements since our last newsletter

Adobe CS4: plugin use is possible again without any problems using Adobe Premiere 4.1
Sony Vegas 9: rendering speed is drastically improved
Pinnacle Studio: problems with Photos solved

Download the patch

WARNING:

do not choose this version update (3.0.58) if you did not buy the latest Volume 10 (if you only possess Volume 1 to 9, you are still with a 2.x version, do not install this update). To know more about Adorage Volume 10 (Version 3): proDAD announces Adorage Effects Package 10 - Full HD effects generation

You can still obtain a coupon code, i.e. 25% discount if you purchase Adorage upgrade through the following links :

Upgrade to Adorage Volume 10 and enjoy 25% discount (your version will be upgraded from V2.x to V3.x). Warning, it's mandatory to have bought Adorage plugin for Studio before being able to fully use this new version
Enjoy other Adorage discount

What is Adorage ? Also check: Adorage first visit.

proDAD announces Adorage Effects Package 10 - Full HD effects generation

Déclic Vidéo FX — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:00:00 GMT

proDAD Adorage Effects Pack 10 - Full HD

proDAD announced Adorage Effects Package 10 – Full HD Video Effects Generation. As its name suggests, Adorage Effects Package 10 includes....

Studio WorkShop / Adorage for Magix / proDAD and CS4 / Edius update

Déclic Vidéo FX — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:49:00 GMT

Many news on proDAD these days....

Studio 12 workshop as extensive Book-CD including detailed visual how-to-do instructions for "VitaScene and Studio", "Mercalli and Studio", "Adorage and Studio"... Special offer -20% discount with this link...
New VitaScene pack fro Edius V5.x
Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 is compatible with proDAD products !
Adorage can now be used as plugin in Magix Video Deluxe 15 and Magix Pro X. It includes transitions and videofilter plugins.

Missing functionality in Boris Graffiti plugin for Studio

Le Papy — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:45:00 GMT

Do not try this pop-up menu in Boris Graffiti...

With the release of the Boris Graffiti plugin in Studio, Pinnacle announced that a user manual is available : very good idea. So I wanted to try it out...

Hollywood FX Pro V5.1 with Adobe Premiere Pro ?

Le Papy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:00:00 GMT

Are you interested ?

Bryan Childer (from Aggressive Media Production) has submitted his method to install Pinnacle Hollywood FX Pro Version 5.1 into Adobe Premiere Pro (it has been tested with CS3 but should also work with other versions). After following this tutorial, Hollywood FX Pro 5.1 will be installed in Adobe Premiere Pro as a plug-in. It will be accessible from the table effects, both as a "transition video" as well as a "video effect". Then, you will be able to download and use our free HFX presented on this website... Enjoy !

[Access Bryan Chilcher tip & trick: Installing HFX V5.1 with Adobe Premiere Pro]

Grooming our HFZ files

Le Papy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Cleaning HFX...

Studio 12 was a good opportunity for us to update some of our free Hollywood FX effects, in order to improve their functionality. They are now fully...

New HFX batch files available

Le Papy — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:32:00 GMT

New batch files are available ...

Our batch files have been downloaded more than 12'000 times and used probably much more without any negative feedback. Recently, one user has launched our file in an unusual condition, and had some troubles. Thanks to his feedback, we have taken into account this new configuration and condition of use. Consequently, we have updated all former batch files, and you are kindly invited to download the latest version (you can delete the old file). If you do not know what to do with this file, do not forget to have a look on our HFX tip: "Tip-1 HFX effects do not appear in Studio"

[Download the appropriate HFX batch file]

Update Boris Graffiti to 5.3 ?

Déclic Vidéo FX — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:00:00 GMT

Upgrading Boris Graffiti to 5.3 ?

If you have subscribed to Boris FX, you should have received a newsletter on 22 July 2008, with information regarding Boris Graffiti 5.3. This upgrade is ....

VitaScene Training Package 1

Déclic Vidéo FX — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:01:00 GMT

The new Training Package 1 for proDAD Vitascene is out now in German, English and Spanish - suitable for the versions Vitascene Full and LE.

It features an extensive collection of workshops with step-by-step explanations and plenty of practical examples for Vitascene.

[Access the training package description]

The 25% discount also apply on the training package.

VitaScene V1 Limited Edition (LE)

Déclic Vidéo FX — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:00:00 GMT

The VitaScene Professional Effects Package is now available in a form to suit the enthusiast's pocket. Compared to the larger version, VitaScene LE contains 260 of the original 560 effects, dispenses with the kind of detail adjusters that cater more to the needs of the advanced professional and, as an added benefit, is easier to use.

The HD-enabled LE version costs 99 euros and features all the plugins contained in the large version. Until 29/2/2008 proDAD is offering an introductory discount of 10 %. As usual, we have negotiated an additionnal 15% for you, which gives a 25% discount total, only on this website !!

Title Extreme for Studio

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:47:00 GMT

Pinnacle launches his new additionnal module for Studio 11: TitleExtreme™.

Scorefitter Volume 1 & 2

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:34:00 GMT

Pinnacle launch new additionnal modules for Studio 11: Scorefitter™ Volume 1 and Volume 2.

25% discount on proDAD products

Déclic Vidéo FX — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 11:25:00 GMT

On Déclic Vidéo FX website only... If you use Adobe Première, Ulead Video, Avid Liquid, Pinnacle, Canopus, Sony, it should interest you...

HFX Volume 1, 2, 3 - Preview available

Déclic Vidéo FX — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:15:00 GMT

If HFX Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are of interest to you but you don't know the contents, have a look at the previews of a few effects in each category on the Pinnacle webpage: