Pinnacle Studio 9 is video editing software that allows users to capture, edit, and produce videos in various formats. It includes a media converter to import video from cameras or VCRs. Users can capture digital or analog video by connecting cameras to the computer and starting capture in Studio 9. Captured video clips appear in the program and can be added to the timeline for editing. Editing tools allow adding transitions between clips and adjusting the audio. Additional features include titles, sound effects, and choosing DVD menu formats. To finish, users render their project into the desired output format like DVD or digital file.