Magic Vegas Pro 18

Overview

MAGIX Vegas Pro 18 (released in 2020) is a professional non-linear video editing software designed for filmmakers, content creators, and post-production professionals. Known for its powerful editing tools, HDR support, and efficient workflow, it competes with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve in the mid-to-high-end market.

Key Features & Improvements in Vegas Pro 18

1. Enhanced Editing & Workflow

Smart Split & AI-Powered Editing

Automatically detects scene changes and splits clips.
AI-based "Color Match" for consistent grading across clips.

Nested Timelines – Organize complex projects with timeline-in-timeline editing.
Magnetic Tracks – Snap clips together for faster assembly (similar to Final Cut Pro).

2. Color Grading & HDR Support

New Color Grading Panel – Advanced curves, wheels, and scopes.
HDR10 & HLG Support – Full HDR editing and export capabilities.
LUT Support & S-Log3/S-Gamut3 – Better handling of professional camera profiles.

3. Audio Post-Production

VEGAS Pro Audio Plugins – Includes Noise Reduction, EQ, and Reverb tools.
Surround Sound Mixing (5.1, 7.1) – For film and broadcast workflows.
VST3 Support – Compatibility with professional audio plugins.

4. Effects & Motion Graphics

Boris FX Continuum & Sapphire Plugins – High-end effects (glow, lens flares, transitions).
Planar Motion Tracking – Object tracking for text/graphics overlays.
Keyframe Animation – Precise control over effects and transitions.

5. Performance & Hardware Acceleration

GPU-Accelerated Decoding (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel) – Faster playback & rendering.
ProRes & HEVC Encoding – Optimized for Apple & 4K workflows.
Multicore CPU Optimization – Better performance on high-core-count systems.

System Requirements

Windows (Only)