This interface shows areas displaying different types of content, a preview monitor with VHS type controls and a layered multi-track timeline. With the appropriate content loaded, the Edit interface comes into its own. With the latter option there is an option to scan the host computer for content categorised as assets, stop motion and snapshot items. These sources include video camera, DVD, Blu-ray or files stored on the computer. When bringing content into Pinnacle Studio for use within projects, via the Import tab, there is a choice of sources which can be used. The default choice of these three options can be set by the user from an option available from a Control Panel feature available from the main menu toolbar. Featuring three clearly labelled tabs, the main interface allows the user to switch between tasks categorised as Import, Edit or Export. Unlike some other products, this delay appears to happen every time the program is loaded. When firing up Pinnacle Studio, the software does take its time as it creates and displays a Welcome screen followed by its main interface. Desktop icons are being created for the main program, Pinnacle MyDVD and a link to Pinnacle Studio Backdrop to discover some special offers to tempt you. While not the only product that is more tortoise than hare, the Pinnacle Studio installation routine does encourage you to turn on your multi-tasking mode and get on with another job while waiting – rather than watching paint dry as the software is installed. It has to be said that Pinnacle Studio, whatever version, is not the fastest tool in the box when it comes to its installation routine.

Continuing a policy, which Corel introduced with the previous version of this graphics product, Pinnacle Studio 21.5 is available for purchase or as a free update to those who currently use Pinnacle Studio 21. Now Corel has released Pinnacle Studio 21.5 Ultimate which brings new features to this movie-making software. My original review of Pinnacle Studio 21 Ultimate can be found here. Version 21 of this software was released last year with a choice of Standard, Plus and Ultimate offerings aimed at the needs of different groups of users. Now firmly established as part of the Corel family of graphics software products, Pinnacle Studio provides a range of movie-making options.

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