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(More customer reviews)I have been searching and searching for a replacement for Windows Movie Maker since I now have a camera (Canon SX200IS) that shoots HD video. WMM doesn't support HD. Windows Live Movie Maker does, but you need Vista or 7.
Anyway, I have yet to find a decent video editor. I have tried MANY. Sony Vegas, Corel X2, Pinnacle, you name it. I want to trim video, insert video transitions, have multiple audio tracks, but most importantly, I want to be in control of the quality, file format and codec and I want the output to look as good as my original. But I digress...
Back to this software. Download the free trial. Be patient as it takes forever to download and install. You'll need that patience because the program appears to be a pig. It took like 30+ minutes to produce a 1280x720P video that was less than 2 minutes long. I can't imagine waiting for a 10-minute video. Even clicking on buttons makes you wonder if you clicked them.. There's a huge delay sometimes. And the PC I used is no slouch (Intel Dual-Core, 3 gHz, 2 gigs of RAM). This program appears to be 80% 'pretty interface' and 20% 'functionality'.
Also, if your accustomed to menus like file, tools, edit, view, etc., that will be no help in this program. By trying to make this program easy to use for computer newbies, they've made it hard to use if you already know how to use a computer and are looking for these familiar items.
By the way, the output file it created for me was garbage. First of all, it was MPEG and I wanted MOV. So I couldn't play it in Quicktime. When I used Windows Media Player, it only played the audio. I checked the file with another video program (AVS4YOU Video Editor, which is almost what I need) and the file was only encoded at 7500 kbps. My original was 23000 kbps!!! You have almost ZERO control over the output. You can't pick the codec, file format, bitrate, audio codec, ANYTHING. You can only pick file, DVD, email, YouTube, etc. Once you make a choice, the program selects everything else for you.
Back to AVS4YOU. Neat program. Really reminds me of Windows Movie Maker (great program in its day, and FREE). My only trouble so far is gettting a consistent output that is not jumpy. If anyone else knows of a great video editor, please comment. Money is no object at this point!!
Again, please download the program from Corel's website before you pay for this. If this software is for anyone, it's the person who's not particular about quality and is far from technical.
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Corel VideoStudio Express 2010 is the easiest way to turn video clips into professional-looking movies you can share. Organize, tag and view your videos by event. Edit with ease using the QuickCut timeline to view and cut your video. Fix common problems, like brightness or camera shake. Create polished movies instantly with templates that automatically create openings, soundtracks and credits. Share movies on DVD, Facebook, Flickr and YouTube, or take them to go on your iPod, iPhone, PSP or other mobile device. HD--edit, burn and share your AVCHD video clips. Enjoy support for Windows 7, including new touch capabilities.
Movie Making Made Easy
Organize Browse all your videos, photos and music in one place to find what you're looking for fast. You can even keep track of videos and photos by album, date, rating or tag.
Create Make amazing movies in minutes! Simply select a movie style, complete with fun openings, titles, transitions and music. Drop in your videos and photos, and watch your movie instantly come to life.
Edit VideoStudio Express is hands-down the easiest video-editing software you'll ever use. Whether you want to tweak some flaws with a single click or fine-tune every detail, it helps you create a movie to remember.
Share Burn DVDs, upload videos directly to your YouTube account or create files to share on portable devices, including iPod, iPhone and PSP.
Organize videos and photos together
Automatic Importing Quickly move all your videos and photos from your device to your computer. VideoStudio Express 2010 automatically detects digital cameras, camcorders and mobile phones, so you can easily capture video and send all your files to the Media Organizer for quick viewing.
Media Organizer Keep videos, photos and music together in one place to find files fast. The Media Organizer lets you view thumbnail images and save them by folder, album, date or rating. To further organize your files, you can create keyword tags, names or captions that help you search and find what you need quickly.
Instant Preview Quickly decide which clips to keep by previewing your video directly from your camera or camcorder.
Edit fast with simple video-editing software
Express Edit The all-new Express Edit mode makes basic video editing a snap, even if you're a beginner. Double-clicking a video clip at any time launches Express Edit, where you can quickly delete the video clips you don't want and improve the ones you do. In just seconds, you can use the QuickCut timeline to cut sections, separate clips and enhance your videos in one simple screen.
Edit HD Video VideoStudio Express 2010 is movie making made simple, even in HD. Edit, burn and share your AVCHD video clips in no time.
More Tools The More Tools menu simplifies advanced video-editing tasks like correcting shaky video and adjusting brightness. Enhance the quality of your video with just a few clicks, then turn it into a movie you'll be proud to share.
Windows 7 Touch Capabilities Get hands-on with your photos and videos in ways that were never possible before. Corel Digital Studio 2010 takes full advantage of Windows 7 touch-screen capabilities, moving beyond traditional menus and mouse clicks to a more natural and exciting creative experience.
Create movies in minutes
One-Step Movie Projects VideoStudio Express is full-featured video-editing software, giving you a variety of professionally designed movie templates for all occasions. Just choose a movie style and watch as VideoStudio Express automatically adds Hollywood-style openings, transitions, music and credits to your video.
Movie Titles, Music and Effects Personalize your movie by adding titles and text, background music or voiceover--all within the same screen. Customize your movie even more by making quick changes to title duration, position and font styles. It's easy to create the perfect look and feel with drag-and-drop tools and fun effects.
Share and preserve your videos
Express Burn to DVD Burn video to DVD faster than ever with pre-defined menu styles that help you get professional-looking results instantly. First step: click once to burn a DVD. Next step: showtime!
Upload Video Directly to YouTube Easily share your video clips, slideshows, pictures and movies online by uploading to your YouTube account right from VideoStudio Express 2010--your full video-editing software solution.
Make Your Video Mobile Convert to iPod, iPhone, PSP or other mobile devices so you're ready to share videos wherever you go.
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