There are several reasons to keep an eye on Sony Vegas Movie Studio 11. While this particular video editing software has always had a good selection of features and editing tools, the new release has increased its versatility and ease of use. One of the biggest changes you will see with this version is the user interface is more user-friendly, though it still doesn't hurt to run through a tutorial or two to learn all of the intricacies. With added 3D editing and Windows 7 support, this application is even better than before.

Sony Vegas Movie Studio is an application that keeps improving with each new release. Now the application is set up with 3D editing. This feature lets you make any 2D movie into eye-popping 3D. All you need is a pair of red and cyan glasses when you are done. These glasses don't have to be Sony specific, which means that anyone can watch your movie without needing to purchase glasses designed for Sony products. If you want something even more stunning you can use the NVIDIA 3D vision option, but this does require additional equipment.

The project wizard makes this application easy to use by helping you set up all of the details regarding the file format and name of the project. This way from the beginning you will know that your final project will be suitable for your chosen medium, such as Blu-ray or the web. There is also a slideshow creator tool that makes it easy to put photos together into a slideshow. The fastest way is to plug your photos into a quick template and then go through and add little details where needed for that personalized touch.

Vegas Movie Studio comes with a great selection of effects, not only for movies and photos but for music as well. There are more than 350 video effects and more than 200 transitions, plus it comes with 360 soundtracks. The soundtracks are fairly unique to this application. Now you don't have to worry about trying to find the perfect music in the perfect length to go with your movie. Just select the style you want, how long you need it to be, and away you go. If you do have a perfect song already on hand, just import the track and trim it down to the length you need.

When dealing with complex applications like video editing software, having reliable and comprehensive help and support is key to making the best possible movies. Sony provides an email address for contacting them if you happen to need a little extra help. We are pleased to see that there is a manual, FAQs, and user forums. While they do offer phone support, they do charge an extra fee for this service.