Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 | 
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Category: Software
List Price: $99.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  68 reviews
Sales Rank: 150
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: CD-ROM
Edition: Pro
Operating System: Windows Vista
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.9 x 2.2
MPN: VSX2PROENPC
Model: VSX2PROENPC
UPC: 735163122374
EAN: 0735163122374
ASIN: B001EJTO8A
Release Date: September 18, 2008
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| Features:
| • | Complete video solution--Capture, edit, author, burn and view the latest high-definition video; Share on DVD, AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc, and mobile devices, or upload directly to YouTube | | • | Create sophisticated montages and picture-in-picture effects with multiple video, audio and title tracks including transitions on overlay tracks and auto crossfades; plus turn stereo audio into immersive Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound with one click | | • | Next-generation HD--capture from HDV, AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc and JVC HD camcorders; edit HD video quickly and smoothly with enhanced Smart Proxy editing; render faster with support for Intel quad-core technology and improved MPEG encoding performance | | • | Easier more powerful editing--scale the interface to fill your whole screen, create video/audio crossfades by simply dragging clips over each other, larger dialog boxes and controls for applying effects quickly, plus trim clips directly in the library | | • | Uploading to YouTube is easier, faster and more powerful, allowing you to sign in to your YouTube account directly and encode your movies in WMV or H.264 for even better quality; plus take your videos on the go with support for apple iPhone |
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Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 is an all-in-one video-editing and disc-authoring application that makes it easy to create professional-looking videos, slide shows, and DVDs. Integrating all the latest video production technologies, VideoStudio includes time-saving wizards, easy-to-use editing tools, unique special effects, surround-sound audio, and full support for high-definition (HD) video. Users can easily share movies with family and friends on Blu-ray Disc, DVD, or mobile devices. They can even share movies worldwide by uploading directly to the YouTube Web site. table width="300" cellpadding="10" align="right" tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-1-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiCreate sophisticated Blu-ray Disc menus. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-2.jpg" border="0" psmallbiChoose from several output formats. /i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-3-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiTake control with a full set of editing tools. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-4-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiWith transitions in overlay tracks, create sophisticated picture-in-picture effects. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr /table h2bThe Most Complete HD Solution/b/h2 Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 is the most complete HD solution available today. Whether the source is tape, disc, camcorder, or memory card, users can capture and edit video in all the leading HD formats, including HDV, AVCHD, Blu-ray Disc, and TOD. h3bFast, Smooth Video Capture and Editing/b/h3 With an updated user interface, the ability to import from multiple camcorders and storage devices, and the unique Smart Proxy editing feature, VideoStudio helps users edit video quickly and smoothly. pbEnhanced! Smart Proxy editing:/bbr With Smart Proxy editing, users can edit HD content as easily as they edit SD (standard definition)--even on midrange PCs. By using lower-resolution files for editing and previewing an HD project, VideoStudio Pro X2 requires fewer system resources, which results in faster, smoother editing of HD video. The final output retains the full resolution of the original HD content. pbNew! BDMV import:/bbr Users can now import BDMV files directly from Blu-ray camcorders, making it easier to transfer files and get started with video-editing projects. pbAVCHD import:/bbr VideoStudio lets users import AVCHD files directly from AVCHD hard drives, memory card camcorders, or any storage medium. h3bFast Encoding/b/h3 Though easy-to-use, VideoStudio Pro X2 is a powerful video-editing application. The unrivaled MPEG Optimizer, the MainConcept H.264 codec, and support for both dual-core and quad-core CPUs mean users spend less time waiting to view their discs and DVDs. pbH.264 High Definition (HD) encoding:/bbr VideoStudio Pro X2 uses the new MainConcept H.264 codec, which provides rapid encoding with superior quality. Both 1440 x 1080 and 1920 x 1080 output frame sizes are supported. pbTOD format support:/bbr Users can import and edit video from the latest JVC HD-7 camcorders without having to convert formats. VideoStudio fully supports all frame sizes offered by these camcorders, including Full HD 1920 x 1080i. Users can expect efficient performance with the MPEG Optimizer and the SmartRender feature, both of which support TOD video. h3bChoice of Output/b/h3 VideoStudio Pro X2 lets users create Blu-ray Discs, burn HD video on standard DVDs in AVCHD format, create DVDs with stylish, professional-looking menus, and output video projects to mobile devices or online sharing Web sites--such as YouTube. pbBlu-ray Disc output:/bbr Users can author HD video with motion menus and burn the video to Blu-ray Disc (single- or dual-layer). Compliant video is not re-rendered, ensuring shorter encoding times and excellent picture quality. VideoStudio Pro X2 also supports Dolby stereo (two-channel) and 5.1 audio. pbAVCHD output:/bbr With AVCHD support, VideoStudio Pro X2 users can author HD video with menus and burn to a standard DVD. AVCHD discs are playable on a PC (with AVCHD playback software), Blu-ray player, Sony PlayStation3 (PS3), or disc-based AVCHD camcorder. pbCreate WMV-HD and MPEG-2 HD files:/bbr Users can create WMV-HD and MPEG-2 HD files for playback on Media Center PCs or other HD playback devices. pbWrite back to HDV camcorder:/bbr With VideoStudio, users can record finished video projects back to tape. This is convenient for viewing directly from a camcorder or for long-term archiving. pbSwitch between HD and SD output:/bbr Users can choose to output an HD project in standard definition (SD), and vice versa. On the Timeline, users can seamlessly mix HD and SD formats. table width="300" cellpadding="20" align="left" tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-5.jpg" border="0" psmallbiEasily trim single clips. /i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-6-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiEasily adjust volume levels in the Audio View. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-7-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiCorel VideoStudio Pro X2 automatically corrects video color and tone. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-8-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiEasily add title animations. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr /table h2bProfessional, Easy-To-Use Editing Tools/b/h2 VideoStudio includes a wealth of professional-quality, yet easy-to-use editing tools that help users polish their video productions. Users can choose from three easy ways to make a movie: ul liVideoStudio Editor--for complete control and power liMovie Wizard--for users who are new to video editing liDV-to-DVD Wizard--for the shortest way from camcorder tape to disc /ul pbNew! Transitions in overlay tracks:/bbr Superimposed over a video, overlay tracks can be additional video, still images, or color clips. Users can easily apply transitions in overlay tracks to create sophisticated picture-in-picture and montage effects. pbNew! Auto-video/audio crossfade:/bbr Users can now simply drag video clips so that the clips overlap on the timeline, automatically creating a video transition and audio crossfade for the duration of the overlap. pbNew! Resizable interface:/bbr VideoStudio now lets users resize any of the panels within the interface according to their preference. pbNew! Enlarged filter and effects controls:/bbr For VideoStudio Pro X2, dialog boxes and controls have been enlarged, so that users can apply effects and keyframes more quickly, easily, and accurately. pbNew! Toggle Filter View:/bbr With a single click, users can now preview the effects of filters on their videos. A toggle icon appears next to each filter, so users can instantly turn the effect on or off. pbNew! Autoplay of transitions and filters:/bbr Users can simply click any transition, filter, or title animation to display a preview of the effect before applying it to a video. pbNew! Show all tracks:/bbr It has never been easier to get a quick glimpse of all tracks in a video. With a single click, users can switch the Timeline View to show only the portion being worked on or a comprehensive display of all elements in a movie project. pbEnhanced! Storyboard View:/bbr With VideoStudio Pro X2, users can simply drag to adjust the size of the Storyboard to suit their preference. The Storyboard View also lets users drag to add clips to a movie. In addition, users can apply filters directly to the clips in the Storyboard. pbNew! Instant timecode tip:/bbr When users drag clips into the timeline, VideoStudio now provides an instant timecode tip. This tip displays the change in video duration in real time, making it easier for users to trim clips accurately. pbNew! Auto Pan Zoom in VideoStudio Editor:/bbr Auto Pan Zoom is now available in both the Movie Wizard and VideoStudio Editor. When making photo slide shows, it automatically detects the faces of subjects in the photo and homes in on them. This eliminates the tedious manual work of applying Pan Zoom effects. pbNew! Single Clip Trim:/bbr The new Single Clip Trim dialog box makes it easy to frame and accurately trim single clips. Users can access the dialog box by double-clicking any clip in the Library. pbNew! Updated icons:/bbr Many features, such as Smart Proxy and Ripple Editing, are now easier to find, thanks to updated, intuitive icons. pbInstant preview:/bbr By double-clicking the preview window, users can access an instant, full-screen preview of their video project. pbAudio View:/bbr In the Audio View, users can visually adjust volume levels of the individual video, voice, and music clips that make up a project's soundtrack. For example, by using the wave form in Audio View, users can easily cue a title on a particular beat. In addition, Audio View provides access to the Surround Sound Mixer, Overlay Track, and the Music Track. pbMulti-trim Video:/bbr With the Multi-trim feature, users can easily extract multiple segments from video clips. The AccuCut timeline makes it fast and simple to zoom in precisely on the exact frame that needs to be trimmed. In addition, Ad-Zapper automatically detects commercials in videos captured from TV, allowing for easy removal. What's more, the Jog Wheel lets users quickly scroll through a clip, and the Shuttle Slider makes it easy to find an exact frame. pbAutomatic color and tone correction:/bbr VideoStudio Pro X2 automatically corrects the color and tone of videos that have been taken under less than ideal lighting conditions. pbDeBlock filter:/bbr The DeBlock filter reduces blocky digital-compression artifacts often found in highly compressed videos. This filter is particularly useful for videos copied from Video CDs (VCD) or other low-resolution formats. pbDeSnow filter:/bbr The DeSnow filter removes visible noise patterns (colored spots or snow) that occur in videos taken under low lighting conditions, taken with high ISO values, or captured from older sources--for example, videos copied from VHS tapes. pbNew! Two title tracks:/bbr With an additional title track available, users can include a title that runs through the entire video and easily add more titles. pbNew! Title animations:/bbr VideoStudio includes ten new animation presets to use with titles, including a traditional favorite--Perspective Scroll. Animated titles give viewers additional information about a video, or introduce or differentiate a particular portion of the video. pbEnhanced! Color backgrounds for titles:/bbr To add more personal flair to their videos, users can choose from a variety of colored background shapes and styles that make their movie titles stand out. pbDolby Digital 5.1 surround sound:/bbr With comprehensive support for Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound, users can produce videos that take full advantage of today's home theater systems. VideoStudio provides one-click conversion that automatically turns conventional stereo audio into Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. For a more hands-on approach, the Surround Sound Mixer offers complete control over stereo and panning for audio tracks. In addition, users can simply blend camcorder audio and background music to produce a compelling surround-sound effect. pbSmartSound Auto Music Maker:/bbr This advanced music engine lets users create an infinite variety of unique royalty-free tunes that perfectly fit the style and duration of their video project. pbAudio filters:/bbr VideoStudio includes a collection of audio filters to help users fix common audio problems and enhance the sound of their video projects. Users can choose from Amplify, Hiss Reduction, Long Echo, Normalize, Pitch Shift, Remove Noise, Reverb, Stadium, Vocal Reduction, and Volume Leveling. pbLibrary organization:/bbr The Library makes it easy for users to sort media clips by date, time, or filename. Media clips can include video clips, video filters, audio clips, still images, transition effects, music files, titles, and color clips--everything needed to create a movie. table width="300" cellpadding="10" align="right" tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-9-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiEasily add colored backgrounds to titles. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-10-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiThe Surround Mixer lets you create stunning audio effects. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-11-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiThe Movie Wizard helps you produce exciting, Hollywood-style movies. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-12-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiUsers can draw the route of a family vacation on a map. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr tr td align="center"img src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/software/detail-page/B001EJTO8A-13-th.jpg" border="0" psmallbiChoose from several encoding settings. Click to enlarge./i/b/small /td /tr /table pbNew! Import/Export library file:/bbr With VideoStudio Pro X2, users can now save their presets and settings before reinstalling or upgrading their application. This feature eases the transition to the latest version. pbNew! Add Projects library:/bbr With the new option to add a Projects library, VideoStudio makes it easier to reuse and modify files from existing projects. Users can add projects (VSP files) directly into the Timeline as a virtual clip, saving time by eliminating the need to re-encode or re-render previously used project files. These project files can then be organized into their own folder. pbNew! Specify capture library:/bbr VideoStudio Pro X2 users can eliminate clutter by setting up a dedicated target library for each project, making it easier to organize and find specific files. pbNew! Integration with Windows Vista Media library:/bbr Users can now load media directly from the Windows Vista Media library. This features makes it easier to access other media files to use in video projects. pbNew! Adjustable thumbnails:/bbr By dragging a convenient slider, users can now adjust the size of thumbnails in the Library. By enlarging thumbnails, users can zoom in to identify a particular clip. By reducing the size of thumbnails, users can zoom out for an overall view of all available clips. pbNew! Categorized filter effects:/bbr For VideoStudio Pro X2, the filter effects have been reorganized into categories that make them easier to identify and navigate. The new categories are 2D Mapping, 3D Texture Mapping, Adjust, Camera Lens, Darkroom, Focus, Nature Painting, and Special. pbEnhanced! Movie Wizard templates:/bbr The Movie Wizard is the perfect starting place for first-time video editors to quickly produce exciting, Hollywood-style movies. Each template provides a different theme, which comes with preset start and ending video clips, transitions, titles, and background music. pbEnhanced! Fit slides to music tempo and duration:/bbr With VideoStudio Pro X2, it's easier than ever for users to adjust the slide duration to match the tempo of background music. Users can also adjust the music duration to match the duration of slides in a project. pbEnhanced! Smart Pan Zoom in Movie Wizard:/bbr The enhanced Smart Pan Zoom feature automatically detects the faces of subjects in a photo and homes in on them. Users can create dynamic, motion-rich slide shows without the tedious manual work of applying panning and zooming effects. pbCreate DVDs faster than ever:/bbr The DV-to-DVD Wizard lets users transfer an entire DV tape to DVD (with a menu) in one step. In addition, the "blank" template option lets users back up DV tapes or archive footage for the fastest, most straightforward way to transfer from tape to disc. pbDV Quick Scan:/bbr For archiving DV tapes, VideoStudio scans the tape and generates a thumbnail list of clips. Users can select and capture the clips they want, and then print out scene digests as a record of the content. h2bUnique Special Effects/b/h2 VideoStudio Pro X2 lets users explore their creativity with unique special effects, tools, and easy-to-use templates. pbNew! Painting Creator:/bbr This unique new tool gives users another way to personalize their video projects. With the Painting Creator, users can record painting, drawing, or writing strokes as an animation to use as an overlay effect. For example, users can enhance a family vacation video by drawing their route on a map and overlaying it on the video. The Painting Creator lets users choose to create still paintings or animations. pbNew! NewBlue Film Effects:/bbr Users can now make videos look like they are from the silent-movie era. This dynamic collection of five filters provides 81 presets that recreate the inexact mechanics of hand-cranked cameras, dirty projectors, and decades of sitting in film vaults. pbChroma Key:/bbr Commonly referred to as Bluescreen, the Chroma Key special effect lets users create video magic just like the pros. By making a particular color transparent, the underlying clips, objects, or layers can be superimposed onto any background. For example, users can film a subject against a solid background and later add any background image, which makes the subject appear to be in a particular location. pbAdjustable playback speed:/bbr Users can create slow and fast motion effects, without altering the pitch of the audio. pbNew! HD-style templates:/bbr With VideoStudio Pro X2, a new set of professionally designed templates are included. These HD-style templates are designed to match the quality of any HD video. pbNew! Creative content:/bbr VideoStudio Pro X2 includes a wealth of content to enhance any production. Users can choose from many overlay objects, frames, Flash animations, and menu templates. pbEasy-to-use menu templates:/bbr Users can polish their productions with more than 100 motion menus in a range of styles for any occasion. pbMenu transitions:/bbr Users can easily add transitions just like those in Hollywood DVDs. VideoStudio includes a collection of menu-in and menu-out transitions that smoothly flow from one menu into the next title or menu. h2bAny Output, Anywhere/b/h2 VideoStudio Pro X2 gives users a multitude of options for sharing their videos with the world. pbDirect YouTube upload:/bbr Users can easily upload their videos directly to YouTube--the most popular online video-sharing Web site. VideoStudio offers several settings, such as the WMV, H.264, and FLV formats, to ensure the best possible encoding quality. pbQuality movies for mobile devices:/bbr VideoStudio Pro X2 includes MPEG-4, H.264, and WMV templates that let users produce movies for mobile devices, such as Apple iPod, Touch, and iPhone, as well as Sony PSP, Zune, and Nokia mobile phones. In addition, VideoStudio lets users import video from supported cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, and other portable devices. pbDivX support:/bbr Users can easily import and export DivX-encoded video with the appropriate codec and convert the video to DVD or other formats. pbOutput to any disc:/bbr By providing many disc output options, VideoStudio ensures that users can easily share their video productions. Users can burn their videos to CDs and DVDs as well as to AVCHD and Blu-ray formats. pbNew! Intel quad-core support:/bbr VideoStudio Pro X2 supports Intel quadcore technology, enhanced for both dual-core and quad-core CPUs to provide faster response times and less time waiting for encoding--especially useful when working with HD video. pbNew! Faster rendering:/bbr While rendering a video production, users can now disable the preview window to maximize rendering resources and render the video more quickly. pbNew! Faster MPEG-2 encoding:/bbr VideoStudio Pro X2 provides enhanced encoding performance for MPEG-2 files. pbMPEG Optimizer:/bbr VideoStudio ensures the fastest encoding at the highest possible quality. The MPEG Optimizer analyzes the bit rates of all clips on the Timeline and suggests MPEG encoding settings that ensure the least re-rendering and re-encoding while maintaining the highest quality for a video project. pbNew! Size setting in MPEG Optimizer:/bbr The new size setting in the MPEG Optimizer lets users select a target size before encoding MPEGs. This feature is especially helpful to users who share their videos on Web sites that set limits on file size. In addition, when burning MPEGs to DVD, users can easily adjust the size setting to ensure that their files will fit on the DVD.
Product Description
Corel VideoStudio#153; Pro X2 is powerful video editing software for creating high-quality HD and standard-definition movies slideshows and DVDs. Work with video and photos from camcorders digital cameras or mobile phones. Edit your footage quickly and easily with the time-saving Movie Wizard or take full creative control with professional tools. Add eyecatching animated menus and titles transitions music and special effects. Even paint write or draw freehand on your video. Show off your movies on standard DVDs or high-definition AVCHD and Blu-ray discs with stunning menus. Share on mobile devices such as PSP iPod or iPhone upload directly to YouTube or watch with Corel WinDVD the world s No. 1 playback software.COMPLETE Video solutionCapture edit author burn and view the latest high-definition video. Share on DVD AVCHD Blu-ray Disc and mobile devices or upload directly to YouTube.EASY to useCreate complete movies with the Movie Wizard adding sophisticated opening sequences and titles with a few clicks. Or take full creative control with easy step-by-step editing.POWERFUL toolsCreate sophisticated montages and picture-in-picture effects with multiple video audio and title tracks including transitions on overlay tracks and auto crossfades. Turn stereo audio into immersive Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound with one click and improve video with Auto Color Tone correctionCREATIVE controlJumpstart your creativity with templates for movies and DVD menus. Choose from 100's of filters and special effects like Bluescreen overlays and NewBlue Film Effects to recreate the appealing look of true cinema and old film. Even draw paint or write freehand on your video with the unique new Painting Creator.End-to-End HD supportCapture from HDV AVCHD Blu-ray Disc and JVC HD camcorders. Edit HD video quickly and smoothly even on midrange PCs with unique Smart Proxy editing. Create HD menus and burn projects a
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 conversion quality is too low December 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like many of you, I am no video editing professional. I just need a simple tool to stitch together the videos taken in my digital camera and convert them into MP4 format.br /br /The original format comes out of my camera is Motion JPG like almost all digital cameras, those files are pretty big. I was hoping by converting to MP4 it would save me some disk space.br /br /But I found the quality of the converted MP4 is rather low, the color is faded and some details, highlights are lost. The output bitrate is **FIXED** at 2000k for MP4 format, That's right, you read me correct, you can NOT change the setting! Contacted customer support, they claim this is normal. So now I ended up having to keep both the original files and converted files -- totally destroyed the purpose of buying it the first place. very disappointed.br /br /I haven't tried editing my videos yet. From other reviews the editing function seems to be ok, but the point is, if the output result is in such a low quality, what's the point having a powerful editor?br /
 Video quality is lacking November 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am primarily interested in compressing about 20 miniDV tapes (not worried about HD video at this point) that I have accumulated over the years. With storage so cheap these days, I want to store the highest quality encoded video on the hard drive of my home theater PC.br /br /I downloaded the free trial versions of Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 and Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack and compared the quality of the encoders. Straight out of the box, the Sony's encoders seemed to be more configurable than the ones in VideoStudio.br /br /I created a sample video with my miniDV camcorder that pans/zooms across hardcopies of video test patterns, photographs, text, etc.br /br /I was able to find several compression settings (bitrates, etc.) with Vegas that produced video almost the same quality as the original uncompressed video. But with VideoStudio, I was unable to find any setting that had good quality. The video captured by VideoStudio was MPEG format and had compression artifacts right off the bat, even before further processing.br /br /I also tried using the Windows video capturing utility which captures uncompressed motion JPEG AVI, which was much better. However, after importing it to VideoStudio and writing out the video from the timeline, the output had motion blur sawtooth edges as if the video was not properly deinterlaced. I tried several configurations (including HD 720 30p, NTSC DVD, NTSC MPEG2 720x480) and nothing worked.br /br /It could be that some VideoStudio expert can make this work with some magic potion that has eluded me. But as for me, I will go with Sony which works well out of the box.br /br /I have not tried out all the bells and whistles of both products as video quality is the primary deciding factor for me. Your decision may weigh these other factors higher, resulting in a different purchase. Either way, happy editing.br /
 Glad to run across this! November 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Even though I'm working in IT I'm so un-geeky when it comes to video anything! We went to the Seattle Music Project and came away with a video of us pretenting to be a band. I couldn't play that thing if my life depended on it. I installed Video Pro, popped in the Video and in 5 minutes I had a playable .wmv, Mp4 that I could send to my friends. I can't wait to learn more and be able to use all the features this offers. It's a great price, easy to use and I can only recommend it highly even for the ungeeky like me.
One of the best products our there, well priced November 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you want to do more with your videos than just the cheezy transitions that come with Microsoft Movie Maker, it's time to jump up to a real piece of video editing software. VideoStudio has a lot of pro features and bundles it in an interface that is not well designed. Depending on how deep you want to delve into this software, you can really craft some well edited videos. The support for AVCHD is especially appreciated since many new cameras use this standard.
 Corel Video Studio Pro X2 Is A Real Studio November 26, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Wow - this is a good one! This video editor is a great choice for those with underpowered PCs, and a pretty good choice for those with fast systems, too!br /br /Video is moving to high definition faster than a dog to a doughnut. So which do you buy first: a new HD camcorder, or a powerful new computer on which to edit its footage? br /br /Its updated Smart Proxy editing feature lets you create a lower-resolution version of a project that you can use to make edits, apply effects, and create menus, and when you're satisfied with how it looks, you tell the application to pull in the high-resolution source files to create the finished movie.br /br /While the image quality isn't great in Smart Proxy mode, you can see well enough to apply effects; in addition, you can scrub back and forth in the timeline with no lag, and files play quickly and smoothly. In other words, you can use the program just as easily as you could with standard-definition video (and perhaps even more easily, because the proxy-mode footage is at a lower resolution than most standard-resolution footage). Even in the middle of a project, you can easily enable and disable the Smart Proxy mode by clicking a button on the timeline.br /br /But I did find one timeline feature in VideoStudio that I really like: When you drag one clip into the timeline on top of another, VideoStudio will automatically insert your default transition, and you can set the length of the transition by adjusting the clips' overlapping points. It's a neat new time saver.br /br /VideoStudio X2 has a slightly better range of features than Elements, and VideoStudio's tools are easier to see than Elements'. Elements still has a few unique features that I like--for example, better timeline features. I'd say VideoStudio X2 is the better choice if you have an underpowered PC, and Elements gets the nod for those with fast PCs. Great for those into editing with detail.br /
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