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Halo 
I used Pinnacle Studio for years, just out of habbit and when you know how to use it, it’s quite extensive.
But I am finding the licence for versions that I bought, are now buggy with the advancement of Windows. I am not prepared to pay for another version when I know there are smaller and probably cheaper programs that do just as good a job.
I don’t mind paying for something.
I need to be able to edit video properly. This includes corrections for lighting and age. Most of these videos are from the 70’s made with VHS or Betamax. Many are recorded on U-matic tape of which I had to pay a fortune for conversion.
These videos are priceless and are needed for archiving at the Australian National Archives and for personal upcoming projects. I have about 600 hours of tape to sort through and edit. More if I include the most damaged tape.
So, I need a professional program (NOT ADOBE)
What are you members using?

I used Pinnacle Studio for years, just out of habbit and when you know how to use it, it’s quite extensive.
But I am finding the licence for versions that I bought, are now buggy with the advancement of Windows. I am not prepared to pay for another version when I know there are smaller and probably cheaper programs that do just as good a job.
I don’t mind paying for something.
I need to be able to edit video properly. This includes corrections for lighting and age. Most of these videos are from the 70’s made with VHS or Betamax. Many are recorded on U-matic tape of which I had to pay a fortune for conversion.
These videos are priceless and are needed for archiving at the Australian National Archives and for personal upcoming projects. I have about 600 hours of tape to sort through and edit. More if I include the most damaged tape.
So, I need a professional program (NOT ADOBE)
What are you members using?
My Computers
System One System Two
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- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5039
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Sin-built
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
- Motherboard
- ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
- Memory
- 32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
- Graphics Card(s)
- Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
- Sound Card
- Onboard
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
- Screen Resolution
- All over the place
- Hard Drives
- Too many to list.
OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
- PSU
- Silverstone 1500
- Case
- NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
- Cooling
- Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
- Keyboard
- Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
- Mouse
- Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
- Internet Speed
- 1000/400Mbps
- Browser
- All sorts
- Antivirus
- Kaspersky Premium
- Other Info
- I’m on a horse.
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- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
- CPU
- Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
- Memory
- 16GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Graphics card(s)
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
- Sound Card
- Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
- Screen Resolution
- QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
- Hard Drives
- M.2 512GB
- Antivirus
- Defender / Malwarebytes
- Other Info
- …still on a horse.