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Corel Ulead VideoStudio 11.5 Plus [AMAZON.COM EXCLUSIVE] Release Date: 2008-03-01 Sales rank: 6 Easily produce professional-looking videos, slideshows and DVDs Capture video from the latest HD camcorders and create High-Definition HD DVDs and Blu-ray discs Work quickly with timesaving template-based Wizards, or express your creativity with powerful hands-on tools Fix common video problems with one-click corrective filters, generate Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio tracks, and add pro-quality titles and transitions Share your movies everywhere, from iPod to DVD to YouTube to the latest Home Theater systems Brand new Full Retail boxUlead VideoStudio 11.5 Plus is video editing and DVD authoring software for anyone who wants to easily produce professional-looking videos, slideshows and DVDs. Capture video from the latest HD camcorders and create amazing High-Definition HD DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Work quickly with timesaving template-based Wizards, or express your creativity with powerful hands-on tools. Fix common video problems with one-click corrective filters, generate Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround audio tracks, and add pro-quality titles and transitions. Share your movies everywhere, from iPod to DVD to YouTube to the latest Home Theater systems. Award-winning VideoStudio sets the standard for powerful features and ease of use. End-to-End Consumer HD Production The Most Complete HD Solution Available The first complete HD solution, no matter what camcorder or playback format users choose, VideoStudio 11.5 Plus lets them capture, edit and output their video. Practical HD Production Is Here VideoStudio 11.5 Plus of producing HD video on standard DVD media, which can be played back on PCs or players like the Sony PlayStation 3 and the Microsoft XBOX 360 add-on HD DVD player. Real-world AVCHD workflow: Capture from AVCHD camcorders Edit in VideoStudio Editor or Movie Wizard Author & burn to standard DVD Play on PC, PS3 or Blu-ray Disc player Real-world HDV workflow: Capture from JVC HD or HDV camcorders Edit in VideoStudio Editor or Movie Wizard Author & burn to standard DVD Play on PC or HD DVD player Real-world AVCHD workflow Real-world HDV workflow What's New VideoStudio 11.5 Plus is video editing and DVD authoring software for anyone who wants to easily produce professional-looking videos, slideshows, and DVDs. Work quickly with intuitive wizards, or express your creativity with hands-on editing tools. Share your movies everywhere, on iPods, YouTube, or the latest HD home theater systems, with full support for AVCHD, Blu-ray and HD DVD discs. Users of the new VideoStudio 11.5, enjoy the following: The latest HD formats The latest in online sharing More creative content and templates Bonus media management software Enhanced--End-to-End AVCHD Author HD content (from AVCHD or HDV camcorder, or any other HD source) and burn to a standard DVD, using a standard burner. AVCHD discs with menus play back pristine HD video on your PC, Blu-ray Player or Sony PS3, or from disc based AVCHD camcorders. Supports standard screen sizes from SD to HD, 1280x720 to 1920x1080 as well as PAL and NTSC systems Audio formats include LPCM and Dolby 2.0 or 5.1. New--M2TS (MPEG-2 Transport Stream) Import Import video files directly from AVCHD hard drive or memory card camcorders. Use the "Insert Video" function to preview clips and easily import to hard drive VideoStudio 11.5 Plus opens M2TS files that have been copied to your hard drive using other utilities. New--Blu-ray Disc (BDMV) Authoring Now users can author HD productions in MPEG 2 HD format, with High Definition motion menus, and burn them to Blu-ray Disc. BD supports standard screen sizes from 720 to 1920 as well as PAL and NTSC systems. Compliant video, (such as HDV) isn't re-rendered, ensuring shorter encoding times and excellent picture quality. Supports Dolby 2.0 and 5.1 audio formats Both single- and double-layer discs are supported. AVCHD Authoring Blu-ray Disc Authoring New--H.264 High Profile (HD) Encoding VideoStudio 11.5 Plus incorporates the new MainConcept H.264 codec, offering fast encoding with superior quality. Supports 1440x1080 and 1920x1080 output frame sizes. Encoding is optimized for multi-core processors, including Intel Core 2 Quad. Enhanced--HD DVD on Standard DVD Production Users can author HD DVD productions with motion menus, and burn to standard DVDs. There is now a dedicated workflow for producing such "3X DVDs". Choose a disc size and the capacity indicator will show how much space is available on the disc. HD DVDs play on set-top or PC HD DVD players, Xbox 360 HD DVD players, or standard PC DVD drives with appropriate software. New Movie Wizard templates New DVD menu templates New--Native .TOD format (JVC HD Camcorder) Import and Editing VideoStudio 11.5 now offers support for importing and editing native .tod HD video from the latest JVC HD-7 camcorders. No conversion is required. Fully supports all frame sizes offered by this camera, including the "FullHD" 1920x1080i frame size. MPEG Optimizer works with TOD video and VideoStudio will SmartRender it for more efficient performance. Enhanced--New Menus, Templates and Overlay Graphics Even users who have not made the jump to HD yet, are always looking for fresh content. The 11.5 Upgrade adds a set of rich, professionally-designed templates and graphics to the VideoStudio 11 Plus library: 8 New Movie Wizard templates for Home Movie and Slideshows, including powerful, eye-catching multiple-overlay sequences. 20 DVD Menus in text, thumbnail and unique One-Scene styles. 5 video frames for custom openings or segues. 19 Animated Flash overlays to enhance video. 5 Overlay mask frames for transparent overlays. New--Direct YouTube upload Sharing videos online has become one of the most popular activities in the wired world. The leader of this revolution is YouTube, and now VideoStudio makes it easier than ever to create and upload cool videos. After completing editing, users can select from a range of quality settings before video is encoded and uploaded directly to YouTube. Logging in and uploading all takes place from within VideoStudio. Bonus--Manage and Edit Your Media with Corel MediaOne Plus* With the proliferation of photos and video on consumers' desktops, an efficient tool to organize and retrieve content has become essential. The Power Pack includes a full version of Corel's complete digital media management suite. Now users can keep track of all their digital media. Import, tag and sort photos and video, and find any image fast. Create virtual groups, or "Smart Collections" to keep photos and video organized. Add descriptions and tags, to retrieve images individually or in groups. Prepare photos for slideshows by correcting exposure, fixing red-eye, and other essential photo-editing functions. *DVD Maker not included within MediaOne Plus Roxio Toast 9 Titanium Release Date: 2008-04-01 Sales rank: 136 Compress, copy and convert video to watch on popular mobile devices; burn to CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD Capture streaming audio from any source, including the Internet, to build a library of audio tracks; easily edit with CD Spin Doctor Burn or play your favorite TV shows--even those captured from your TiVo--on your iPhone or PSP Burn HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs--archive up to 12,500 music tracks, 50,000 photos, or hours of HD video Schedule backups to CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, network volumes, and removable storage devices like a USB flash drive or hard disk Burn your discs easier than before with Roxio Toast 9 Titanium for Macintosh. Toast is the standard for burning your data, music, photos, or video to multiple disc types including HD DVD and Blu-ray media. Fit-to-DVD compression fits an entire 9 GB dual-layer DVD video to a standard 4.7 GB recordable DVD disc (Does not copy encrypted or copy protected content) Choose the individual DVD movies, audio and languages you want to maximize available disc space Preview content of movies before copying - Requires Apple DVD Player software Capture streaming audio from any source, including the Internet Audio fingerprinting technology identifies untagged music files and adds name, artist, album, etc - no more Track_01 Edit audio tracks with the CD Spin Doctor Graphical DJ-style crossfades and transitions Adjust output levels, trim unwanted sections, apply filters Restore music from LPs and tapes Print labels directly to disc using LightScribe or Labelflash-enabled burners and media Video cropping and trimming Create High Definition Blu-ray, HD DVD or standard DVD discs (Requires purchase of the HD/BD plug-in) Watch your recorded TiVo or EyeTV shows via the Internet - Stream video from your Mac to your iPhone or Internet-connected PC or Mac Easy TiVoToGo transfers (Does not work with DirecTV provided TiVo DVRs) Watch on your Mac, burn to a DVD, BD or HD DVD disc or export to your iPod or PSPGet the most from your digital media and Mac OS X, with Toast 9. Extending your options to Blu-ray and HD DVD media, it sets the standard yet again for burning on the Mac and includes a host of new features. Compress, copy and convert video to watch on popular mobile devices. Trim unwanted segments. Capture streaming audio from any source, even automatically add title, artist and other tags--then enjoy it on your iPod. Burn or play your favorite TV shows--even those captured from your TiVo--on your iPhone or PSP. It's everything you need to Toast your digital life! Take your favorite TV shows--including HD recordings--to go, with easy TiVoToGo transfers. Fit-to-DVD compression technology fits an entire 9 GB dual-layer DVD video to a standard 4.7 GB recordable DVD disc. Burn up to 30 GB on a single HD DVD disc or up to 50 GB on a single Blu-ray Disc--archive up to 12,500 music tracks, 50,000 photos, or hours of HD video. Enjoy Your Life in Hi-Def For the first time, create High Definition Blu-ray, HD DVD or standard DVD discs of your AVCHD camcorder footage, TV shows recorded by TiVo or EyeTV. You can even burn all your high-def photos and slideshows! The Road Warrior Entertainment System Stream your recorded TiVo shows, home movies and more from your Mac to your WiFi connected iPhone, iPod Touch, or internet-connected Mac or PC. Quickly browse through all your available shows, click and enjoy! Create Your Own Director's Cut Enjoy up to 4 hours of DVD-Video on a single DVD compilation of your favorite movies or TV shows. Choose the individual DVD movies, audio and languages you want, while maximizing available disc space and video quality. Mac & PC Data Spanning Span files of any size across multiple discs--including Blu-ray and HD DVD discs--and then restore and read them on either a Mac or a PC. And now Toast 9 puts you in the driver's seat enabling you to save and backup selected files without splitting them across multiple discs. Capture music from the Internet or any audio source playing through your Mac and use Toast 9's new audio fingerprinting technology to identify song title, artist, genre and more. Stream your recorded TiVo shows, home movies and more from your Mac to your WiFi connected iPhone, iPod Touch, or internet-connected Mac or PC. Create perfect mixes with smooth graphical DJ-style crossfades and transitions. Identify Songs for Your Music Build a huge music library by capturing music from the Internet or any audio source playing through your Mac and use Toast 9's new audio fingerprinting technology to identify song title, artist, genre and more! Blu-ray and HD DVD Support Burn up to 30 GB on a single HD DVD disc or up to 50 GB on a single Blu-ray disc--archive up to 12,500 music tracks, 50,000 photos, or hours of HD video. Perfect Audio CDs & DVDs Creating your best music mix has never been easier with the new CD Spin Doctor! Create perfect mixes with smooth graphical DJ-style crossfades and transitions. Adjust output levels, trim unwanted sections, apply sound enhancing filters, set pauses between tracks, and more. Then burn audio CDs that are 100% true to the official Redbook specification. Save and catalog your data and discs Improved--Burn up to 30 GB on a single HD DVD disc or up to 50 GB on a single Blu-ray Disc--archive up to 12,500 music tracks, 50,000 photos, or hours of HD video. Improved--Span files of any size across multiple discs--now including HD DVD--and then restore and read them on either a Mac or a PC. Automatically catalog and track the contents of your discs--easily locate any file, even when the discs aren't in the drive. Create hybrid discs with content unique to the Mac or PC--including custom icons, background images, and discs that "autorun" on PCs. Improved--Schedule backups to CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, network volumes, and removable storage devices like a USB flash drive or hard disk. Create and enjoy the best-sounding audio CDs and DVDs New--Capture streaming audio from any source, including the Internet, to build a library of audio tracks. New--Unique audio fingerprinting technology identifies untagged music files and adds name, artist, album and other file info--no more "Track_01"! Improved--Easily edit audio tracks within the new CD Spin Doctor. Create perfect mixes with smooth graphical DJ-style crossfades and transitions. Control your audio--adjust output levels, trim unwanted sections, apply sound enhancing filters, and more. Restore music from LPs and tapes, using the CD Spin Doctor Recording Assistant featuring guided recording, automatic track definition, noise reduction, and sound filtering. Improved--Print labels directly to disc using LightScribe Compress and copy your discs New--Batch DVD-Video saves you time by letting you use multiple DVD-Video folders for Fit-to-DVD compression or conversion. Improved--With DVD compilation you can now enjoy up to 4 hours of DVD-Video on a single disc. Create backup copies of an audio CD with a single click. Fit-to-DVD compression technology fits an entire 9 GB dual-layer DVD video to a standard 4.7 GB recordable DVD disc. Create your own Director's Cut--choose the individual DVD movies, audio and languages you want, while maximizing available disc space and video quality. Preview the video and audio of movies and extras before copying. Watch your TV shows, videos and photos any way you want New--Video cropping and trimming features let you easily remove unwanted video segments before you burn to disc or move to your portable player. New--Create High Definition Blu-ray, HD DVD or standard DVD discs of your HD camcorder footage, high resolution slide shows or other HD video content. New--Watch your recorded TiVo or EyeTV shows via the Internet--stream video from your Mac to your iPhone or Internet-connected PC or Mac! Improved--Take your favorite TV shows--including HD recordings--to go, with easy TiVoToGo transfers. Watch on your Mac, burn to a DVD, BD or HD DVD disc or export to your iPod or PSP. Improved--Set your own custom background images, or choose from an extended set of DVD menus for HD and standard definition discs. Final Cut Express 4 Release Date: 2007-11-22 Sales rank: 53 Edit quickly and precisely with professional, flexible editing tools; achieve the look you want with a robust suite of color correction and image adjustment tools Mix and edit DV, HDV, and AVCHD video in a single Timeline; mix up to 99 audio tracks with built-in audio editing tools Work with built-in filter effects and third-party FxPlug plug-ins; watch effects in real time thanks to RT Extreme with Dynamic RT Easily create sophisticated, animated titles with LiveType 2.1; precisely adjust the animation of any effect or transition using keyframes Import iMovie '08 video projects with cuts and cross dissolves Discover powerful video editing for DV, HDV, and AVCHD. Final Cut Express 4 delivers a single, open format Timeline where you can edit all three, mixing formats and frame rates using the same pro-level editing tools available in Final Cut Pro. Import video projects directly from iMovie '08. Take advantage of LiveType to create dynamic, animated titles. Built-in audio controls let you mix up to 99 audio tracks--even add a narrative voiceover. Perfect your movie with professional transitions and effects, including optional third-party FxPlug plug-ins. The affordable moviemaking package. Powerful video editing for DV, HDV, and AVCHD. Advance your moviemaking skills with Final Cut Express 4. More Powerful Video Editing for DV, HDV, and AVCHD Capture clips from your camcorder over a single FireWire or USB cable, then use the new Open Format Timeline in Final Cut Express 4 to edit together DV, HDV, and AVCHD material, even if they have different frame rates. Fine-tune your choices with professional ripple, roll, slip, and slide editing functions, either in the Timeline or a dedicated Trim window. And when it comes time to add effects, Dynamic RT lets you instantly preview effects, filters, transitions, and multistream composites in real time without rendering. A Workflow That Grows with You Final Cut Express is designed to provide a simple, straightforward workflow. Capturing video, editing clips, and adding transitions or effects are all a click away in the intuitive, drag-and-drop interface. In addition, you can customize the interface by setting window configurations, adding shortcut buttons, and resizing track sizes and asset thumbnails to fit your preferences and streamline your workflow. Expanded Creative Capabilities Adding professional finishing touches to your video is possible through fine control of more than 200 transitions, filters, and effects. Combined with compositing, titling, and keyframing, they give you the ability to create visually rich, dynamic video projects. Get ready to expand your creative options too, because Final Cut Express 4 supports third party FxPlug filters and effects, the same plug-in architecture used by Final Cut Studio. And audio is not forgotten, as Final Cut Express provides 99 audio tracks with powerful sound editing tools and more than a dozen audio filters. With the bundled LiveType 2, you can add sophisticated, HD-quality, animated text and motion graphics to videos quickly and easily. LiveType includes animated LiveFonts, over 200 preconfigured text effects, and a variety of customizable templates, backgrounds, textures, and objects that can be added to any Final Cut Express project. More Than One Way to Show Off Make sure everyone gets to see your finished project. Whether your final product will be output to videotape or QuickTime for distribution over the web, iPhone or iPod, you're sure to find that Final Cut Express delivers the power, quality, and features that make it the ideal choice for advanced moviemaking. With Final Cut Express 4, you can Log and Transfer AVCHD video files quickly and easily to your Intel processor-based Mac over USB. Selected New Features Use Movies Captured from AVCHD Camcorders With Final Cut Express 4, you can Log and Transfer AVCHD video files quickly and easily to your Intel processor-based Mac over USB. The Log and Transfer window allows you to review and select specific clips you want to transfer, saving you time and hard drive space. Once the clips are transferred to Apple's Intermediate Codec on your hard drive, you can start frame-accurate editing in real time, complete with multilayer video, text, or graphic compositing. Want to check your handiwork? Preview it full screen whenever you'd like using your primary or secondary display. Mix Different Formats in a Timeline Whether you have DV, HDV, or AVCHD content, the new Open Format Timeline in Final Cut Express 4 lets you mix and match clips, even if they use different frame sizes and frame rates. Freely edit a combination of HDV, AVCHD, and DV, including NTSC and PAL, all in real time using the same industry-leading editing and trimming tools found in Final Cut Pro. Set your sequence to an HD resolution and DV clips will be scaled to fit automatically; conversely, if your sequence is set to DV resolution, HD clips can be cropped or letterboxed for a perfect fit. Expand Your Effects for Visually Rich Looking Movies Final Cut Express comes with more than 200 transitions, filters, and effects including over 50 new FxPlug plug-ins. These include standard effects like dissolves, wipes, and blurs to more stylized FxPlug effects like Light Rays, Line Art and Insect Eye. When you need even more creative options, expand your effects palette using optional third-party FxPlug effects, the same plug-in architecture used by Final Cut Studio. Many FxPlug effects use your graphics card for accelerated rendering--so the better your graphics card, the faster your FxPlug rendering. Bring Your iMovie '08 projects into Final Cut Express 4 Moving from iMovie '08 to Final Cut Express is easy: iMovie projects can be exported directly to Final Cut Express--with all of their cuts and dissolve transitions intact. All you do is open the Final Cut XML document and start using the advanced functions of Final Cut Express to enhance your iMovie '08 projects. Powerful Editing with Final Cut Express Final Cut Express puts professional-style editing controls in your hands, allowing you to drag clips directly to a track or use the overlay controls in the Canvas. And because editing in Final Cut Express is nondestructive, you can experiment with changes without modifying your source footage. The editing palette contains tools to cut and modify clips in the Timeline: Cut clips into two pieces, change the duration of a clip, change the duration of two clips simultaneously, move In and Out points, reselect a new range of frames within a clip, and resize or extend an edit. Managing windows is also flexible and easy, so you can tailor the workspace to suit your needs. Trimming is used to fine-tune a sequence by adding or subtracting frames from the In or Out point of a clip. Use color correction to create contrast or special effects. When working with large projects or sequences that contain repetitive effects, filters, and motion, it is often convenient to copy and paste the attributes from one clip to another. Make Professional Edits Once you've captured some or all of the clips that will go into your finished movie, it's time to begin editing. You will find a way to edit that is comfortable for you; Final Cut Express is extremely flexible. When you have assembled an edited sequence, you can trim your edits and modify your sequence in several ways as well. Using visual controls in the interface Directly manipulating your clips using the mouse in the Timeline Using keyboard shortcuts True nondestructive, nonlinear editing Final Cut Express 4 provides true nonlinear editing capabilities for the DV, HDV, and AVCHD formats. All editing is nondestructive to the original footage on your hard drive. Clips in Final Cut Express are merely pointers to the original source material, so any deletion or duplication of clips in the project, trimming changes, effects, or other alterations you make do not affect the source files themselves. Editing tools at work Professional-style editing means frame-accurate control over trimming your clips, more flexibility in making edits in the Timeline, and unlimited editing creativity. The editing tools in the palette include the following: Razor blade. Cuts a single clip into two pieces. This can be useful for quickly rearranging pieces of your sequence, deleting a section of a clip, applying an effect to a specific part of a clip, or moving a piece of a clip to the same location on another track. Ripple edit. Changes the duration of a clip. It moves the location of either the Out point preceding or the In point following an edit point. The duration of the clip to the left or the right of the edit point is shortened or lengthened to fit the new edit point without changing the location of the edit in the sequence. Roll edit. Changes both the selected clip and an adjacent clip. This type of edit adjusts the location of an edit point shared by two clips; the Out point of the first clip and the In point of the second clip are moved or rolled. This changes the location of the edit in the sequence as well as the duration of each clip. Roll edits are useful when you want to match the action of one clip with the action of another and need to find the right intersecting frames. Slip edit. Moves the In and Out points of a clip simultaneously while maintaining its duration and position in the edited sequence. Surrounding clips are not affected, just the range of frames in the clip. This is useful for adjusting footage you've edited into your sequence without moving it in the Timeline. Slide edit. Moves an entire clip along with the edit points to its left and right. The duration of the clip being moved stays the same, but the clips to the left and right of it change duration. Resize edit. Extends or shortens a clip by moving the In or Out point. Extend edit. Allows you to move an edit point between two clips quickly. This edit moves an edit point to the position of the playhead in the Timeline. Refine Your Edits with Trimming After you have made your initial edits and assembled your footage in the Timeline, you can refine your sequence. Trimming is used to fine-tune a sequence by adding or subtracting frames from the In or Out point of a clip. These small adjustments to your initial edits help to create smoother edits. Trim Edit window This window provides very precise control while trimming. It displays both sides of an edit--the outgoing clip before the edit point and the incoming clip that appears after it--allowing you to adjust your edit with frame-level accuracy. You can also use this window to trim a group of edits in multiple tracks at once (only one edit per track). Dynamic and asymmetric trimming Final Cut Express includes dynamic trimming in the enhanced Trim Edit window. When dynamic trimming is on, keyboard controls allow you to trim on the fly. Move the playhead using the J, K, and L keys to find new Out and In points for the selected edit point. If dynamic trimming is turned on in the General tab of the User Preferences window, the selected edit point moves to the new position of the playhead whenever you stop. In addition, Final Cut Express supports asymmetric trimming--an advanced technique that gives you a fast way to trim multiple clips in opposite directions. Add Transitions and Effects Final Cut Express gives you a suite of powerful tools for adding cool effects. And since you can use third-party FxPlug filter effects, your creative options are unlimited as well. Add a transition between clips. Use the Color Corrector to fix and match clips or to create a dramatic look. Control all effects and motion parameters with keyframes for professional looks and precise timing. See it now with real-time effects With the real-time engine in Final Cut Express, you get superb results quickly, without rendering. RT Extreme is an enhanced multistream, real-time effects architecture that lets you view your projects without rendering as you experiment with effects, transitions, composition, and filters. Final Cut Express 4 includes Dynamic RT, which adjusts resolution and frame rate on the fly for maximum real-time performance, letting you set it and forget it. RT Extreme leverages the strengths of Mac OS X and the Intel or PowerPC processor to support a scalable number of video streams and real-time effects: The number of available video streams and real-time effects increases as processor speeds increase. Real-time video transitions and filters appear in bold in the Effects tab and in the Effects menu to indicate that they will play back in real time. The RT Extreme pop-up menu in the Timeline gives you several options for effects processing. You can choose between various modes that deliver either maximum simultaneous streams and real-time effects or guaranteed playback without dropped frames. Safe. In Safe mode, Final Cut Express provides guaranteed playback of real-time effects. The number of streams and effects is based on the capabilities of your system. Unlimited. In Unlimited mode, Final Cut Express uses every bit of processing power available, allowing you to stack up multiple streams of video. When Unlimited is selected, you can use nearly all of the more than 200 effects, filters, and transitions in real time. Dynamic RT. In Unlimited RT mode, you can choose the Dynamic setting for Playback Video Quality, Playback Frame Rate, or both. In Dynamic mode, resolution and frame rate are adjusted automatically, on the fly, so you always get the optimal real-time performance at the maximum quality possible. For example, Final Cut Express will play back your project at Full Frame Rate unless it recognizes a section of the Timeline that requires a lower frame rate for real-time playback. It will adjust for that section, then automatically return to Full Frame Rate once the section is done. Dynamic RT lets you set it and forget it, confident that you are always leveraging the maximum real-time performance of your CPU. Smooth out your transitions A transition is a visual effect used to change from one clip in your edited sequence to the next. Transitions, especially dissolves, generally give the viewer an impression of a change in time or location. Final Cut Express comes with a variety of transitions from which to choose, including cross-dissolve, page peel, cube spin, and gradient wipe. Use color to create better images The color correction filters in Final Cut Express provide precise control over the look of every clip. You can adjust the color balance, hue, saturation, black levels, mids, and white levels on individual clips. Check flesh tones and other key elements for consistency and accuracy in color. Evaluate and manipulate the brightness and color levels of clips in preparation for output to tape. All the tools needed to analyze and color-correct clips are included. You can use the two-way color corrector to adjust the angle of hue and overall balance of an image. This filter can be combined with Image Control filters as well as Matte and Key filters. The assortment of filters makes Final Cut Express exceptionally powerful and flexible for corrective finishing work. The Color Corrector has numeric controls as well as visual user interfaces. All parameters can be changed over time through the use of keyframes. Both interfaces have Limit Effect controls, allowing you to isolate color correction operations to specific areas of an image based on chrominance, luminance, saturation, or any combination. There are a number of reasons to use the color correction filters included with Final Cut Express: Ensuring that a project's key elements look the way they should. The color correction tools let you make whatever adjustments are necessary to ensure that the colors and the flesh tones of people in the final edited piece look the way they did in reality. Balancing all the shots in a scene to match. With careful color correction, all of the clips in a scene can be balanced to match one another so that they look as if they happened at the same time and in the same place, with the same lighting. Correcting errors in color balance and exposure. The color correction filters provide an exceptional degree of control over the color balance and exposure of clips, allowing you to perfect your adjustments. Achieving a "look." With color correction, you have control over whether your video has rich, saturated colors or a more muted look. Such subtle modifications can alter the perception of the scene being played, changing its mood. Creating contrast or special effects. Using color correction, you can subtly accentuate differences. You can also create more extreme effects, such as manipulating the colors of an exposure to achieve a day-for-night look. You can even keyframe color changes over time; for example, gradually changing a clip from sepia-toned to full color. FxPlug filters and effects Final Cut Express comes with more than 200 transitions, filters, and effects, including over 50 new FxPlug plug-ins that use GPU-accelerated rendering. Bundled filters and effects range from standard items like dissolves, wipes, and blurs to more stylized FxPlug effects like Light Rays, Line Art, and Insect Eye. When you need even more creative options, Final Cut Express lets you expand your effects palette with optional third-party FxPlug support, the same plug-in architecture used by Final Cut Studio. Copy, paste, and remove attributes When working with large projects or sequences that contain repetitive effects, filters, and motion, it is often convenient to copy and paste the attributes from one clip to another (or others). Similarly, you can remove attributes from a clip or clips. You can paste keyframes as is or scale them to fit the duration of the clip on which they are being pasted. The following attributes can be copied, pasted, or removed from any clip. Compositing and Titles Final Cut Express provides powerful tools to manipulate, animate, or combine images. You can achieve impressive results by layering video clips or graphics files, such as multilayered Adobe Photoshop files, to create rich visual images and animations. You can also create outstanding titles with filters, effects, and compositing. By combining two or more video tracks, also called compositing, you can create excitement with sophisticated special effects and visually rich imagery. Final Cut Express supports a virtually unlimited number of video, text, and graphics layers. All parameters of an object--such as size, rotation, corner distortion, and any applied effects--are also controllable using keyframes. LiveType 2 is a full-featured, professional-quality titling application that allows you to create dynamic, animated titles quickly and easily. Use Multiple Video Layers Using multiple video layers is one of the simplest and fastest ways to add a professional look to your projects. By combining two or more video tracks, also called compositing, you can create excitement with sophisticated special effects and visually rich imagery. Using the virtually unlimited number of video tracks, make dynamic, composited video--like picture-in-picture, split-screen, and video collages. A sequence can be nested as a clip in another sequence, and any changes in a nested sequence ripple through all sequences that contain it. Edited sequences are fully changeable and can be nested for reuse again and again in multiple Timelines. Seeing your effects and compositions in real time instead of waiting for them to render lets you experiment more and spend less time editing. The RT Extreme engine intelligently scales to the capabilities of your hardware, providing dramatically more real-time effects, transitions, and video layers--even when you are using HD footage or editing on a laptop computer. Dynamic RT adjusts frame rate and resolution on the fly, so you always get the maximum real-time performance. Professional compositing results Final Cut Express supports a virtually unlimited number of video, text, and graphics layers. You can import Adobe Photoshop files directly into Final Cut Express either as a flattened image or with all layers maintained on separate tracks. You can then combine your Photoshop graphics with video, apply animation and effects to the layers, and add additional titles and animated elements from LiveType. Complete control of all effects, including motion All video layers in Final Cut Express can have motion attributes added to them for dynamic compositing. Bezier and numeric controls enable you to change the position of layers, create motion paths with or without a curve, and adjust the acceleration of objects along a path, ensuring smooth, highly sophisticated results. To create motion for an object or video layer, you create a keyframe by clicking the Add Keyframe button, move to a new point on the Timeline, and then drag the object to a new location. A path is automatically drawn. Changing the spacing of the points along the path adjusts the acceleration of the item. Adjustments are made right on the path itself, providing direct feedback on how the animation will work. All parameters of an object--such as size, rotation, corner distortion, and any applied effects--are also controllable using keyframes. Speak with Titles Titling provides a finishing touch, and Final Cut Express has all the tools necessary to create beautiful titles, using the built-in tools or the bundled LiveType application. Keyframe and animate titles like any other object. Make text crawl, scroll, or appear in the lower third of the screen. You can even create animated type on effects or spin text in 3D space using the Boris 3D title generator. LiveType LiveType 2 is a full-featured, professional-quality titling application that allows you to create dynamic, animated titles quickly and easily. With LiveFonts--fonts with their own animated behaviors--plus full support for all system fonts and a way to create new effects, LiveType is simple enough for the first-time user and powerful enough for the professional. LiveType comes with integrated LiveFonts, as well as easily adapted project templates, customizable keyframed effects, and a library of animated content. It also includes alpha channel support, dynamic individual character control, and frame-accurate registration with Final Cut Express projects. Professionally designed templates get your project off to a fast start (you can build and save your own templates as well). LiveType templates combine the various elements available in the application, including LiveFonts, system fonts, and animated textures and objects, into ready-touse, customizable projects for your video. LiveFonts Developed specifically for video and designed by professional animators, LiveFonts let you type out sophisticated animated font styles as easily as you'd type out a system font. And because they're created with an alpha channel, LiveFonts key right over video. Royalty-free content LiveType comes with broadcast-quality animated textures and objects that you can use in your projects, allowing even nonanimators to produce professional-level content right out of the box. The textures can be used full screen, matted inside text or objects, or scaled down for use in lower thirds. Customizable effects Effects in LiveType are like digital building blocks--modular behaviors that include movement, transformation, and timing parameters. The more than 200 prebuilt effects that come with LiveType give you the power to add fades, zooms, rotations, and motion that ripple through your letters, and you can create your own styles by adjusting these effects in the LiveType interface. You can also use LiveType to create effects dynamically on the fly and even save them for use in future projects. Its unique approach to keyframe animation makes creating effects quick and easy. Timing is everything With LiveType, animation is easier than ever before. Each keyframe in an effect contains all the parameters for that moment in time, eliminating the time-consuming hassle of long keyframe stacks. And since LiveType treats every character of the word as a separate layer, powerful timing features such as sequencing give you the creative freedom to move single characters in a text block with individual timing elements, so you're not limited to blocks of text that fly around the screen as one image. The wireframe preview lets you see your work in real time. Flexible and compatible You can import clips from Final Cut Express complete with markers, so it's easy to synchronize your titles to important video and audio transitions in your video projects. LiveType also imports and exports all QuickTime-supported file formats, including Adobe Photoshop, JPEG, TIFF, and PICT. A wide range of options Final Cut Express supports direct Timeline file placement of LiveType projects, for a smooth and easy workflow. LiveType can create a QuickTime movie that you can import into your Final Cut Express bin like any other file, and creates files with or without an alpha channel, making them available to your Final Cut Express projects. In addition, LiveType allows you to set up your own project size and resolution, so you can work in a custom setting of your choosing. It also supports all of your system fonts, including PostScript and TrueType fonts, making it possible to create an even wider spectrum of titling effects. Audio With Final Cut Express, you can edit, enhance, and adjust a video's audio tracks. Final Cut Express can mix up to 99 tracks and play back up to eight audio tracks in real time. You can add multiple tracks of music, sound effects, or voiceover quickly and easily. Capture audio directly to the Timeline from a built-in or external microphone with the Voice Over tool. Real-Time Audio Filters Audio filters can be adjusted in real time as the track is playing, so you can hear your work in progress. This helps you experiment more and exercise more creative control over your projects. Final Cut Express includes a number of filters for adjusting your audio clips to be as strong, clear, and noise-free as possible. Filters can also be used to blend the clips in your audio mix to prevent the sound quality or tone of a particular clip from standing out. Soft normalize filter. This nondestructive filter scans the audio for the peak (loudest) sample level, then applies a gain filter that brings the peak to the level you request. This is ideal for achieving consistency in your audio soundtracks. Equalization filters. Use equalization filters to correct unnatural-sounding audio recordings by adjusting specific frequencies. For example, if your audio was recorded in a room that accentuates treble or bass, you can reduce those frequencies. Compressor/limiter and expansion filters. These filters allow you to adjust an audio clip's dynamic range after it has been captured. The compressor/limiter filter lets you adjust the dynamic range of an audio clip so that the loudest part of the clip is compressed to within a specified range of the softest part of the clip. The expansion filter raises parts of a clip that are too low. Hum remover. The hum remover lets you get rid of "cycle hum" (a low buzzing) that may have been introduced into your audio recording by power lines crossing your cables or by a shorted ground wire. Vocal DeEsser. This filter is essentially a specialized equalizer that reduces the "ess" sounds produced by a speaker with pronounced s's or a microphone that accentuates high frequencies. Vocal DePopper. The Vocal DePopper lets you attenuate the harsh "p" sounds that result from puffs of breath bursting into the microphone. Echo and reverb filters. These "effects" filters help you match foreground audio clips to the background in which they appear. Noise gate. The noise gate eliminates all sound below a specified volume threshold. Precise Controls There's no fumbling when trying to edit audio with Final Cut Express. Subframe audio editing down to 1/100 of a frame gives precise control over audio edits. Dynamic audio level meters provide instant visual information on the range of an audio track as it plays, and audio pan controls make it easy to work with stereo tracks during playback. In the Timeline, solo and mute controls allow you to isolate individual audio tracks. And no re-rendering is required when muted tracks are reactivated, so you save an incredible amount of time as well. Voice Over Tool Capture audio directly to the Timeline from a built-in or external microphone with the Voice Over tool. Create quick scratch tracks or voiceover work while editing a project. The Voice Over tool provides a countdown cue, and records before start and after stop to provide the recorded sound with handles. Finding Your Audience You've used Final Cut Express to put the finishing touches on your movie. You're done with editing, compositing, and color corrections. You've added effects, transitions, and titles, and you've created professional audio tracks. Now you have several options for sharing your finished project. Print to Video The Print to Video command sends your project out to videotape. This is useful when you want to record back to DV, create backup copies of your video project or connect your device to your home or other theater system for direct playback. Create a DVD Create named chapter markers in your video project. Use these markers to divide your video into navigable chapters in iDVD. Final Cut Express includes a workflow document that outlines the simple one-step process of bringing your movie into iDVD. Export Video for the Web Export projects using a wide range of QuickTime-supported codecs, including MPEG-4, for distribution via email or the web. Whatever your chosen method of distribution, Final Cut Express has the features and power you need to advance your DV, HDV, and AVCHD moviemaking.The new Open Format Timeline in Final Cut Express 4 allows users to mix and match DV, HDV and AVCHD material, all in realtime using the same industry-leading editing and trimming tools found in Final Cut Pro. Supporting both 1080i and 720p HD resolutions, Final Cut Express 4 automatically performs the necessary scaling, cropping and frame rate adjustments. When starting projects from scratch, the new simplified setup automatically configures everything based on the first clip dropped on the Timeline. Final Cut Express 4 makes it easy to import iMovie 08 projects and enhance them with advanced editing capabilities such as multiple layers of video and graphics, picture in picture effects and animated titles. It includes over 50 new FxPlug filters, including Soft Focus, Vignette and Light Rays, with hundreds more available from a rapidly expanding FxPlug developer community. With enhanced audio controls, users can automatically raise any clip to its maximum level without distortion using the new Soft Normalize and Gain controls. Final Cut Express 4 also features LiveType 2, which provides an intuitive environment for creating dynamic and fun animated titles and includes an extensive library of animated fonts, textures, templates and effects. What's New in Final Cut Express 4? Ability to import iMovie '08 projects; Editing of AVCHD, HDV and DV ? NTSC and PAL ? in a single Timeline; AVCHD support (Intel-based Mac computers only); Support for FxPlug third-party plug-ins. Final Draft 7 Professional Scriptwriting Win/Mac Release Date: 2004-04-01 Sales rank: 72 Word processing combined with professional script formatting; designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics, and stage plays No need to learn about script formatting rules--automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write 100-percent cross-platform compatibility; easily import/export files, and collaborate on a script with other Final Draft users anywhere in the world via the Internet 50+ television show, movie and stageplay templates are included, complete with characters and locations Text to speech--have your script read back to you by assigning different voices to your characters Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays. It combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package. There is no need to learn about script formatting rules - Final Draft automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write. Final Draft 7 combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one all-purpose screenwriting tool. Use your creative energy to create the story that burns inside you. Final Draft handles the technical details - all you have to supply is the heart. Format Assistant checks for and fixes common errors - missing dialogue, extra spaces, blank elements etc. Break down your Final Draft scripts to their fundamental components and export them with the Tagger tool No more retyping your scripts over and over -- export them to PDF format and share them with anyone Built-in Script Registry - online WGAw registry service helps you protect your scripts Import/Export from any word processor New Index Card functions new stand-alone application that enables you to ?tag? elements of a script [cast, costumes, props, etc.] and export the results into any movie scheduling software. Created with the help of veteran assistant directors, producers and unit production managers, Tagger means no more going over a paper script again and again with highlighters. Over 2 Dozen new templates Customizable Reports Format Assistant Improved Final Draft Courier FontYou have a story to tell. Use Final Draft to write it. Use your creative energy to focus on the content; let Final Draft take care of the style. Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays. It combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package. There is no need to learn about script formatting rules--Final Draft automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write. Key Features 100% Cross-Platform Final Draft scripts are identical on both Windows and Macintosh platforms and can easily be exchanged between both. Import/Export Files from any word processor can be imported easily, no need to re-type your script. Export to multiple file formats (including PDF) to easily and securely share scripts with anyone. Script Registry Final Draft is a preferred file format and the only scriptwriting software with an authorized agreement with the WGAW online registry service. Production Features Handles production functions with ease, including scene numbering, A and B pages, multiple revisions, character sides and specialized reports. Tagger A separate application that enables you to break down Final Draft scripts into their various elements and export them into any scheduling software. ScriptCompare Dynamically compares two scripts and highlights any changes, allowing you to easily see the differences from one file to the next. Templates Over 50 television show, movie and stageplay templates are included, complete with characters and locations. ScriptCompare examines two scripts and displays their differences. Click to enlarge. A template is a reusable document that contains all of the attributes of the script type that you want to write: element settings, page layout, header and footer, mores and continueds, title page, SmartType lists and macros. A number of script and TV templates are included with Final Draft. Click to enlarge. ScriptNotes are pop-up windows which can contain ideas, suggestions, notes or script fragments without taking up space in the script. Click to enlarge. Guidance, tips and insights are available from scriptwriting expert Syd Field, veteran television writer Larry Brody and accomplished playwright Jon Dorf. Click to enlarge. Format Assistant Checks your script for common formatting errors, such as missing dialogue, extra spaces, carriage returns and blank elements. ScriptNotes Pop-up windows which can hold ideas, notes, suggestions or scene fragments without taking up space onscreen. CollaboWriter Write, edit and discuss a script with other Final Draft users in real time, over the internet, anywhere in the world Text to Speech Have your script read back to you by assigning different voices to your characters. It's like having a live script reading in your computer. Click here for more info Ask the Expert An interactive problem-solver with legendary screenwriting teacher Syd Field, television writer Larry Brody, playwright Jon Dorf and WGAW's The Creative Rights Handbook. What's new in Version 7 The next step in the evolution of screenwriting software. Final Draft is now an even more powerful writing tool that allows you to write and see your script in a variety of new ways. The Panels System Like most writers, you probably need to keep a lot of things at the front of your mind while you're writing: How does the Act 3 argument scene you're writing today connect to the argument scene in Act 1? Where should the first-kiss scene go? How many scenes are in the chase sequence? What are the plot points in Act 3? Like no other screenwriting program, Final Draft 7 can show you what you need to see while you're writing. You can split your screen into separate panels and view your script pages in one panel and index cards in the other. If you enable the new Navigator panel [a consolidated, linear, top-to-bottom list of the Scene Headings] you can simply double-click on a scene heading and Final Draft will jump to that scene in the script panel. Or view Page 3 of the script in one panel and Page 66 in another, side-by-side or stacked for easy viewing. New Index Cards For years Final Draft users have relied on the Scene Navigator as a quick map of their script. We've kept this tried-and-true tool but added a whole new dimension of functionality: Now every card has TWO sides and you can write on one of them! The Script side works just the way you're used to in Scene Navigator but the Summary side lets you type in development ideas, notes, sequence or act markers, comments, locations, blocking... anything you need to build and organize your story. And the text you type into the Summary Cards will appear as under the Scene Headings in the Navigator, so you can always see where you are in the story. To put it simply, brainstorming, structuring, writing and rewriting your script will be a lot easier when you have with this comprehensive, interactive overview at your command. Tagger A new stand-alone application that enables you to "tag" elements of a script [cast, costumes, props, etc.] and export the results into any movie scheduling software. Created with the help of veteran assistant directors, producers and unit production managers, Tagger means no more going over a paper script again and again with highlighters. With the Panel System, Final Draft 7 can show you what you need to see while you're writing. Click to enlarge. Brainstorming, structuring, writing and rewriting your script will be a lot easier with new index card functionality at your command. Click to enlarge. Tagger is a new stand-alone application that enables you to "tag" elements of a script [cast, costumes, props, etc.] and export the results into any movie scheduling software. Click to enlarge. Templates Over two dozen new templates. These include new television shows and improved screenplay and stageplay templates. Newest templates include: American TV: Arrested Development Boston Legal Cold Case CSI Miami CSI NY Deadwood Desperate Housewives Entourage Hope & Faith Joey Law And Order CI Lost The OC The Shield The Wire Two and a Half Men BBC: Screenplay for TV Screenplay Taped Sitcom Three-Camera Show New Online Template Library Final Draft's Online Template Library allows registered users to download templates directly from www.finaldraft.com. New TV templates for Final Draft version 7 will be uploaded as they are developed. Plus, Dramatist Guild approved template coming soon. There's More We've also improved Final Draft's Cast List, Revision Header, PDF exporting, the Title Page, CollaboWriter and more. The "Ask the Expert" feature with screenwriting guru Syd Field has been expanded to include expertise from television writer Larry Brody, playwright Jon Dorf and WGAw's The Creative Rights Handbook. If You're Still Using Final Draft 4 or 5... Here are some other features you've been missing: Customizable Reports Format Assistant Improved Final Draft Courier Font Built for OS X and designed for Windows XP ScriptCompare Ability to save in [and email] Adobe PDF format Smart Drag and Drop ScriptNotes Updated TV Templates Script Registry. Final Draft is a preferred file format and the only scriptwriting software with an authorized agreement with the WGAw online registry service. Nero 8 Ultra Edition Release Date: 2007-09-01 Sales rank: 78 Organize and manage all your multimedia files and create/edit new digital content with ease User-friendly and intuitive StartSmart interface; One-click Rip, Burn and Copy functions Easy export and share to YouTube, MySpace and My Nero; Stream to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 High Definition format support Backup files to CDs, DVDs, HD DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs Welcome to your digital life. Nero 8 Ultra Edition, the newest version of the world's best-selling multimedia suite, brings the digital world to your PC. Now it's easy to organize and manage all your multimedia files, as well as create and edit new digital content. Nero's sleek design and user-friendly tools make completing projects fun and enjoyable. View the Nero 8 Ultra Edition Video Tour. StartSmart lets you directly access features and perform one-click functions. Give your pictures a touch-up with tools that let you make improvements, add visual effects, and much more. The Ultimate Solution for your Digital Life Nero StartSmart makes creating projects fun and simple Nero StartSmart, the project launcher for Nero 8 Ultra Edition, lets you directly access features and perform one-click functions. The intuitive interface makes creating and managing digital projects easy and enjoyable. Optimized for use with Windows Vista, Nero StartSmart even has an integrated newsfeed system. Nero 8 Ultra Edition is the solution for your multimedia projects Nero 8 Ultra Edition has the tools to help you handle all your multimedia projects. Whether you plan to create a music mix with MP3 files, edit vacation videos, touch up digital photos, make a slide show, or convert content to play on a mobile device, your results will be professional and dynamic. Nero 8 Ultra Edition takes home entertainment around the house Organize and manage all your multimedia files with Nero's home media center. Nero 8 Ultra Edition lets you use your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 to stream High Definition video content and surround sound audio files to enjoy in the comfort of any room in your house. Nero 8 Ultra Edition offers increased data security No more worries over losing data! Nero 8 Ultra Edition has back up features that let you rest easy knowing your data is safe in case of a complete system crash or a damaged disc. Recover your data quickly and easily and create discs that are password protected. SecurDisc technology gives you peace of mind. Create and Edit Video Your last vacation, your brother's wedding, your daughter's graduation--do you record every memorable moment on video? Now get more from your camcorder recordings. With Nero 8 Ultra Edition you can easily edit High Definition content in AVCHD format with professional results. Insert chapters and menus, and even enhance videos and slide shows with background music. Enjoy your favorite TV shows without interruption simply by editing out the commercial breaks. Audio Are you a music lover and want to keep your favorite songs close at hand? Convert your music collection to MP3 format and experience listening pleasure at home and on the go. Impress your friends at your next party by mixing and editing your favorite songs with professional effects and tools. With Nero 8 Ultra Edition, you get crystal-clear audio for your video files and up to 7.1 surround sound. Photo Do you have hundreds or even thousands of digital photos saved on your hard drive? Give your pictures a touch-up with tools that let you make improvements, add visual effects, and much more. Surprise your kids by presenting a family slide show on your television set! No more searching through tons of files for the images you want. With Nero 8 Ultra Edition, it's easy to organize your photos! Convert and Share High Definition Do you have High Definition video content but no blue laser burner? Convert HD content easily into AVCHD format, and compress content without losing quality. Your HD content can then be burned to a normal DVD and played on a Blu-ray Disc player or PlayStation 3 for the ultimate blue laser experience. Video Conversion Want to bring your video content along with you? With Nero 8 Ultra Edition, you can simply convert DVD content to play back on an iPod or PSP. Use the world's fastest MPEG-4 encoder to compress DVD content while maintaining optimal quality, then burn to a CD or save to a USB stick, Flash memory, or an SD card. Music Nero 8 Ultra Edition offers unlimited MP3 support. Convert your audio files to MP3, the world's most popular audio format, and enjoy your favorite songs at home or on the go. Internet Share the latest news of your life with friends right over the Internet! Post your best videos and photos with easy upload to online communities like My Nero, YouTube and MySpace With Nero 8 Ultra Edition you can easily edit High Definition content in AVCHD format with professional results. Plan automatic backups to regularly secure your data and receive e-mails confirming your backup. Home Entertainment Media Center Turn your living room into a real media center and experience home entertainment like never before! Stream live TV to an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. Connect your game consoles to a TV and enjoy your favorite shows in any room in the house! Television Don't miss another episode of your favorite series! Use your PC to record all your favorite shows. The EPG support in Nero 8 Ultra Edition makes selecting and recording broadcasts easy! Even if the phone rings while you're watching TV, with the Time Shift feature you can take your phone call, and then resume watching your show exactly where you left off! Music Streaming No more wasted time changing CDs at your next party. With Nero 8 Ultra Edition, you can create playlists and stream music from your PC to your stereo for uninterrupted tunes all night long! Rip and Burn Rip and Burn Born2Burn? Rip audio CDs and non-copy-protected DVDs quickly and easily with the world's leading burning engine. Burn audio files or data to CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, or HD DVD. Want to burn movies to DVD? With DVD-R Dual Layer and DVD+R Double Layer support, you'll get more data on a disc than ever before! Nero DiscCopy Gadget The Nero DiscCopy Gadget is optimized for use with Windows Vista and lets you copy a disc with just one click from the Vista Sidebar! SecurDisc Technology With Nero 8 Ultra Edition and a SecurDisc-compatible drive, you can burn CDs and DVDs with password protection against unauthorized access, or add a digital signature to ensure that your sensitive data remains unchanged. SecurDisc increases the readability of data even on damaged discs, and also lets you know when a disc is nearing decay, so you have time to save the data to another disc. The SecurDisc Copy Protection feature prevents unauthorized duplication of confidential PDF documents. Back Up Data Protection No more worries over lost data! With SecurDisc technology, you can back up files, drives, and entire systems to internal or external hard drives. For maximum protection, create a bootable CD to recover an entire system after a crash. Need to access your data even when you're on a business trip? Create backups over the Internet to an FTP server and access important data from anywhere you go! Plan automatic backups to regularly secure your data and receive e-mails confirming your backup. SecurDisc With the SecurDisc technology within Nero 8 Ultra Edition, you can ensure increased readability of your data even on a damaged disc. In addition, the early warning system in SecurDisc examines CDs and DVDs to determine if an aging disc is in danger of decay, so you have time to back up the data on another disc.Nero 8 Ultra Edition gives you a suite of easy-to-use tools to meet your digital lifestyle needs. You can record live TV, convert non-copy-protected DVD files to play on your iPod, capture high definition video, share your photos and videos online, mix your music, edit your videos and photos, backup your files or system, burn any media and playback all popular formats from the Nero StartSmart interface which provides One-Click functions, efficiency and speed for completing your tasks. Have fun creating and editing music in popular formats, mix songs, and add professional sound effects and transitions Burn your content into AVCHD format and experience High Definition on your PC with Nero ShowTime 3, in Blu-ray Disc players and on the PlayStation 3 Edit and enhance your photos (redeye correction, crop, rotate, adjust, enhance) Create, Share and Burn entertaining slideshows with special effects, templates, transitions and music Import and share your digital content from YouTube, My Nero and My Space Convert your audio and video to MPEG-4 (Nero Digital) by compressing and converting your media files to your preferred formats Stream content to your Xbox 360 and stream Internet TV and radio Integrated TV, DVD, music and video streaming, recording and playback Turn your PC into a PVR with integrated time shifting, TV recording, picture in picture display and watch one channel while recording another Support for DVD-R Dual Layer format and DVD+R Double Layer Restore files after a system crash the way it was in the event of a complete system failure Backup options to disc, hard disk, image recorder, LAN or FTP Recover your data from damaged discs with integrated SecurDisc technology Roxio Creator 2009 Release Date: 2008-09-09 Sales rank: 81 The industry's best and easiest burning and copying tools for protecting your life stories, digital media and files Capture your videos shot with your standard, HD or AVCHD camcorder; transform your footage into a movie using Creator 2009's flexible video editing tools, perfect for all levels of ability and interest Make the most of your digital music with playlists for any occasion; Creator's new beat matching feature will automatically synchronize the rhythm from song to song Make every picture perfect with Creator's touch-up tools and effects; create fun cards, calendars and other digital stories to share and enjoy with family and friends Relive memories on DVD, on-the-go, or share with the world on YouTube or other popular destinations Everything you need to create and share the stories of your life is in Roxio Creator 2009. Beginners will find it easy to burn and copy discs, edit photos, video, and music and create memorable movies, slideshows, and photo projects. It provides streamlined access to tips, tutorials, and tools. Experienced users will enjoy advanced disc authoring and copying capabilities; professional-quality AVCHD video editing tools; complete photo management and editing tools; DJ-quality audio features; and audiobook transfers to portable devices. 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New Design Innovative design provides one-click access to frequent projects and tools. Get inspired and optimize your 'digital life', read "how-to" articles on key features, or view video tutorials that will lead you step-by-step through your projects. Click to enlarge. Burning Roxio delivers the industry's best and easiest burning and copying tools for protecting your life's stories, digital media and files. Creator includes enhanced multi-core processor support for the latest CPUs. Click to enlarge. Video Capture your special moments with your standard definition, HD or AVCHD camcorder. Then easily create engaging stories using your photos, video and music. Creator supports standard and HD video in the most popular formats. Click to enlarge. Keep your precious memories safe Roxio delivers the industry's best and easiest burning and copying tools for protecting your life stories, digital media and files Easily protect what you can't replace Quickly back up your photos, video, music and irreplaceable data to CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, and even networked volumes/disks. Schedule unattended backups and secure your data with encryption and password protection Copy everything, copy faster Easily copy* data, audio, photo or video CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. Copy an entire 9 GB DVD movie onto a standard 4.7 GB DVD up to 60% faster. Find disc files...even without the disc Creator 2009 keeps you organized by automatically cataloging disc contents. Search for contents even when the discs are not in the drive. Burn with confidence and ease Roxio delivers the industry's best and easiest burning and copying tools for protecting your life's stories, digital media and files. 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Create playlists to match any mood Create hot music playlists for any mood or occasion. And, to keep everybody dancing, Creator's 2009 new beat matching feature will automatically synchronizes the rhythm from song to song. Still love that old time rock and roll? Digitize your classic analog LPs and tapes, and then automatically convert into a preferred file format for sending to your iPod or other mobile devices. Name that tune...automatically Creator automatically adds title, artist and genre information to your audio files-even those captured from Internet radio, LPs, tapes or streaming music services. Music Give your life the soundtrack it deserves with hot playlists for any occasion. And, to keep everybody dancing, Creator's 2009 new beat matching technology will automatically synchronize cross fades and transitions to be perfectly in sync from song to song. Click to enlarge. Photo Combine today's photos and yesterday's memories into impressive gifts using your own photos. 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Create your stories online in minutes Simply select your photos and add professionally-designed styles, themes, fun effects, animated graphics, and a musical soundtrack. Securely share your online stories on Roxio private web page. Make every picture perfect Make the most of every picture with Creator's touch-up tools and effects. Correct color and exposure, fix red-eye, erase wrinkles and blemishes, crop and straighten photos. Put every photo at your fingertips A picture is worth a thousand words, if you can find it. Tag, assign keywords and instantly find your favorite photos. Share a lifetime of memories Easily share the stories of your life with relatives and friends both near and far. Relive memories in the comfort of your living room, on DVD, on-the-go, or share with the world on YouTube or other popular destinations. The new Roxio Online service is now integrated into Creator 2009, so you can create and share basic photo stories right within the application! Enjoy in the comfort of your living room Relive your favorite events and travels with family and friends from the comfort of your living room. Create DVDs and Blu-ray Discs*, or, get your online photo stories on professional-quality DVDs. Take your shows on the road View your special events and memories on your iPod, iPhone or other portable player to enjoy virtually anywhere. Share online with privacy and security Choose from public or private sharing options on your FREE Roxio web page and only share your photos with the people you invite to see them. Share with the world What have you been up to lately? Let the whole world know by posting your photo diary to YouTube or other popular online sharing destinations. Key Features Burning & Copying New! Up to 60% faster DVD conversion; compress an entire 9 GB DVD video to fit on a standard 4.7 GB DVD disc Burn up to 50 GB of content on to one Blu-ray Disc Quickly back up to CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, even networked volumes/disks Schedule unattended backups, and even secure your discs with encryption and password protection Copy discs in a few clicks, including the latest Blu-ray discs Create virtual disc drives and load disc images Stay organized by cataloging disc contents--search for disc content even when the discs are not in the drive Span large files and projects across multiple CDs or DVDs Burn a disc and create a disc image file at the same time Backup your favorite audio, movies or TV shows from any iPod¨ to your PC Video New! Import video from high-def AVCHD camcorders New! Easily convert video, audio and now photos to your preferred formats right from your desktop, and send to portable devices Automatically create fun video stories from your photos, videos and music Add titles and scrolling credits to your video production Trim and cut video clips Timeline and storyboard views help you lay out your project Automatically fix video color, contrast and brightness Overlay multiple images, text or video clips; create picture-in-picture effects Capture and edit HD video Quickly and easily upload video to YouTube DVD Creation New! Burn up to 60 minutes* of high-def video on standard DVDs using your existing DVD burner Turn your home videos into striking DVDs complete with animated menus and fully orchestrated music Create compilation DVDs from DVD-Video, DivX and WMV files Produce Hollywood-style DVDs with motion menus and resizable buttons Enjoy stunning new standard and high-def DVD menu styles for all occasions Exercise full creative control over DVD menu options Go from camera to DVD in a few clicks with Plug & Burn--the fastest way to create a DVD from your camcorder video Control end-of-play action and link menu elements to specific files Add a menu overlay--change size, orientation, transparency and more Play any VCD, SVC or DVD-Video disc including Hollywood DVDs *Actual recording time varies depending on video content and DVD capacity. Music New! Easily convert audiobook CDs for convenient playback on iPods¨ and other portable devices complete with chapters and bookmarks New! Create smooth party mixes with synchronized beat matching between tracks New! Auto-trim silence in recorded music tracks to eliminate annoying gaps Create music playlists with cross-fades and export to portable devices Import or capture music from virtually any source, including CDs, LPs, tapes, and the internet Convert multiple audio tracks into a different format for payback on a broad variety of devices, in one step Simultaneously rip CDs from multiple drives Build an audio library by capturing Internet radio or any PC-based audio source directly from your desktop Convert audio and video files to your preferred format with the desktop gadget Rip music from CDs or concert DVDs* Use AutoMix to create the perfect playlist based on a single "seed" song Digitize your analog LPs and cassettes to add them to your MP3 player Automatically add title, artist and genre information to your music tracks--even those captured from Internet radio or streaming music services Span dozens of songs and compilations across multiple audio CDs *Does not rip or copy encrypted or copy protected content Photo Organize thousands of photos & create custom views to find photos quickly Turn your photos into one-of-a-kind calendars, greeting cards, collages, and more Create dazzling standard or high definition slideshow photo stories Add a royalty-free soundtrack to your slideshows Easily correct color and exposure Fix red eye, erase wrinkles and blemishes, crop and straighten photos Use powerful editing brushes Edit multiple images and layers at the same time Adjust photos to match your mobile device's screen resolution Add effects like transparency and edge fading, and change color tone Add attractive mats and frames to photos Auto-fix your camera phone photos Show off any picture on your mobile phone, full screen, without borders or bars Mobile Synchronize digital media from your PC to your mobile device Queue up files to transfer to your mobile device even if it's not connected to your PC Create a custom profile for your mobile phone Seamlessly integrate with Windows Vista media folders Easily transfer digital media from camera phone to PC via Bluetooth¨ or USB cable Send audio mixes to iPod, PSP and other players to enjoy on the go Convert audio and video files to popular formats to play on most popular mobile devices Disc Label Creation Create personalized disc labels, DVD case inserts and booklets Choose from professional-quality templates or create your own Add a photo index to your disc label or insert to locate your photos Calibrate your printer to take the guesswork out of printing disc labels Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Pro Pack Release Date: 2008-08-01 Sales rank: 85 Edit standard and high-definition video Produce DVDs with custom menus and graphics Share movies on Blu-ray Disc, iPod, online, and more Includes Cinescore Studio custom soundtrack creator Includes Sound Forge Audio Studio for audio production Create the perfect montage from all of your media in one, easy-to-use, and reliable application with Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9. It contains new import and export project wizards to help you get started making your movies even faster and also helps with outputting projects to the proper formats for sharing across a range of delivery options. Sony Creative Software's exclusive Show Me How interactive tutorials are also included to help you learn the software more efficiently while completing the task at hand. The Show Me How tutorials make it easy to complete a project step-by-step. Software and content for enhanced professional production, including applications for audio mastering, video transitions and special effects Applications featured in the Pro Pack - Vegas Movie Studio 9 Platinum Edition, Sound Forge Audio Studio, additional Cinescore themes, 1001 Sound Effects, NewBlue 3D Transitions & Effects Roxio Creator 2009 Ultimate Release Date: 2008-09-17 Sales rank: 97 Includes everything in Roxio Creator 2009, plus over $300 in extras--BIAS SoundSoap for noise reduction, SmartSound SonicFire Pro for creating soundtracks, and more Capture your videos shot with your standard, HD or AVCHD camcorder; transform your footage into a movie using Creator 2009's flexible video editing tools, perfect for all levels of ability and interest Make the most of your digital music with playlists for any occasion; Creator's new beat matching feature will automatically synchronize the rhythm from song to song Make every picture perfect with Creator's touch-up tools and effects; create fun cards, calendars and other digital stories to share and enjoy with family and friends Relive memories on DVD, on-the-go, or share with the world on YouTube or other popular destinations Get the most complete set of tools for creating and preserving personal video, audio, and photos. Roxio Creator 2009 Ultimate provides streamlined access to tips, tutorials, and tools. Easily work with discs, photos, video, and music. Advanced Blu-ray Disc authoring and new AVCHD video editing are also included. Creator 2009 Ultimate includes powerful audio tools like audiobook conversion for portable devices, audio mood mapping, and professional quality audio restoration. Burn up to 50 GB of content on to 1 Blu-ray Disc Copy discs, including Blu-ray Backup your media from any iPod to your PC Import video from high-def AVCHD camcorders Upload video to YouTube Burn up to 60 minutes of high-def video on standard DVDs Convert audiobook CDs for playback on portable devices, complete with chapters and bookmarks Create party mixes with synchronized beat matching Import or capture music from virtually any source - CDs, LPs, tapes, the internet AutoMix - create a playlist based on 1 song Organize thousands of photos Calibrate your printerMinimum System Requirements Windows Vista Home Basic, XP SP2 (32- or 64- bit), 1 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM 1024x768 DirectX 9 compatible graphics card with at least 16-bit color setting, sound card, DVD-ROM drive Hard drive with at least 3 GB free space for installationNew Roxio Creator 2009 makes it easy for family members of every age and experience level to transform photos and video from digital cameras, camcorders, and camera phones into awesome photo and video stories to share with family and friends--safely online on your personal Roxio web page, on DVD or Blu-ray Disc, or on-the-go--on an iPod, mobile phone or another portable player. Roxio Creator 2009 Ultimate includes everything in Roxio Creator 2009, plus over $300 in extras for just $30 more. The ultimate in creating and preserving personal video and audio Be Ready Before Disaster Strikes Back up your entire hard disk including the operating system, files, settings and programs and protect yourself against a system or disk crash, virus attack or other catastrophic failure. Click to enlarge. Hear the Music, Not the Scratches BIAS SoundSoap advanced audio noise reduction software dramatically removes all types of unwanted noise from almost any audio, music or video soundtrack. Intelligent algorithms provide fast sound restoration. Click to enlarge. Give Your Movie a Professional Soundtrack SmartSound SonicFire Pro lets you easily orchestrate sophisticated music tracks like a professional and create the perfect sound track for your video productions. Click to enlarge. Get maximum impact from your HD video The new, and easy-to-use, High-Def/Blu-ray Disc Plug-in for Creator 2009 gives users the ability to author high-definition video content on to Blu-ray discs! To get you started on your HD journey, we've included 20, high-resolution menu styles, covering a wide range of themes from family activities to sports and more. Be ready before disaster strikes Back up your entire hard disk including the operating system, files, settings and programs and protect yourself against a system or disk crash, virus attack or other catastrophic failure. Recover individual files or restore your PC even if the operating system refuses to start. Hear the music, not the scratches BIAS SoundSoap advanced audio noise reduction software dramatically removes all types of unwanted noise from almost any audio, music or video soundtrack. Intelligent algorithms provide fast sound restoration. Give your movie a professional soundtrack SmartSound SonicFire Pro lets you easily orchestrate sophisticated music tracks like a professional and create the perfect sound track for your video productions. SonicFire Pro is the first-ever music solution with "Mood Mapping". Select from 1700+ music tracks and adjust the mix and feel of the music to perfectly suit your videos and slideshows. Keep your precious memories safe Roxio delivers the industry's best and easiest burning and copying tools for protecting your life stories, digital media and files Easily protect what you can't replace Quickly back up your photos, video, music and irreplaceable data to CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, and even networked volumes/disks. Schedule unattended backups and secure your data with encryption and password protection Copy everything, copy faster Easily copy* data, audio, photo or video CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs. Copy an entire 9 GB DVD movie onto a standard 4.7 GB DVD up to 60% faster. Find disc files...even without the disc Creator 2009 keeps you organized by automatically cataloging disc contents. Search for contents even when the discs are not in the drive. Burn with confidence and ease Roxio delivers the industry's best and easiest burning and copying tools for protecting your life's stories, digital media and files. Edit movies and burn DVDs like a pro Capture all the excitement and vivid colors of your videos shot with your standard, HD or AVCHD camcorder. Then, transform your footage into a splashy movie using Creator 2009's flexible video editing tools, perfect for all levels of ability and interest. Movies magic--easy as 1-2-3 Create fun movies from your photos and videos automatically. Just pick the clips and pictures you want to use, select a theme and music, and let Creator assemble and produce a finished movie in minutes. High definition without the high price Burn up to 60 minutes* of HD video using your existing DVD burner and then play it on your HDTV using a Playstation 3 and other Blu-ray players. Choose from dozens of standard and high-resolution menu styles, covering a wide range of themes from family activities to sports and more. High definition without the high price Burn up to 60 minutes* of HD video using your existing DVD burner and then play it on your HDTV using a Playstation 3 and other Blu-ray players. Choose from dozens of standard and high-resolution menu styles, covering a wide range of themes from family activities to sports and more. Free your HD videos from your camcorder Capture your special moments with your standard, HD or AVCHD camcorder, then easily create engaging stories using your photos, video and music. Give your life the soundtrack it deserves Make the most of your digital music with hot playlists for any occasion. And, to keep everybody dancing, Creator's 2009 new beat matching feature will automatically synchronize the rhythm from song to song. Enjoy CD audiobooks without the CDs Convert audiobook CDs, complete with chapters and bookmarks, for easy playback on iTunes, iPod, iPhone and other portable players. Create playlists to match any mood Create hot music playlists for any mood or occasion. And, to keep everybody dancing, Creator's 2009 new beat matching feature will automatically synchronizes the rhythm from song to song. Still love that old time rock and roll? Digitize your classic analog LPs and tapes, and then automatically convert into a preferred file format for sending to your iPod or other mobile devices. Name that tune...automatically Creator automatically adds title, artist and genre information to your audio files-even those captured from Internet radio, LPs, tapes or streaming music services. New Design Innovative design provides one-click access to frequent projects and tools. Get inspired and optimize your 'digital life', read "how-to" articles on key features, or view video tutorials that will lead you step-by-step through your projects. Click to enlarge. Burning Roxio delivers the industry's best and easiest burning and copying tools for protecting your life's stories, digital media and files. Creator includes enhanced multi-core processor support for the latest CPUs. Click to enlarge. Video Capture your special moments with your standard definition, HD or AVCHD camcorder. Then easily create engaging stories using your photos, video and music. Creator supports standard and HD video in the most popular formats. Click to enlarge. Turn snapshots into fun keepsakes Make every picture perfect with Creator's touch-up tools and effects. Combine today's photos and yesterday's memories into fun cards, calendars and other digital stories to share and enjoy with family and friends. Unforgettable cards and calendars made easy Turn today's photos and yesterday's memories into one-of-a-kind greeting cards, calendars, collages and more. Create your stories online in minutes Simply select your photos and add professionally-designed styles, themes, fun effects, animated graphics, and a musical soundtrack. Securely share your online stories on Roxio private web page. Make every picture perfect Make the most of every picture with Creator's touch-up tools and effects. Correct color and exposure, fix red-eye, erase wrinkles and blemishes, crop and straighten photos. Put every photo at your fingertips A picture is worth a thousand words, if you can find it. Tag, assign keywords and instantly find your favorite photos. Share a lifetime of memories Easily share the stories of your life with relatives and friends both near and far. Relive memories in the comfort of your living room, on DVD, on-the-go, or share with the world on YouTube or other popular destinations. The new Roxio Online service is now integrated into Creator 2009, so you can create and share basic photo stories right within the application! Enjoy in the comfort of your living room Relive your favorite events and travels with family and friends from the comfort of your living room. Create DVDs and Blu-ray Discs*, or, get your online photo stories on professional-quality DVDs. Take your shows on the road View your special events and memories on your iPod, iPhone or other portable player to enjoy virtually anywhere. Share online with privacy and security Choose from public or private sharing options on your FREE Roxio web page and only share your photos with the people you invite to see them. Share with the world What have you been up to lately? Let the whole world know by posting your photo diary to YouTube or other popular online sharing destinations. Key Features Burning & Copying New! Up to 60% faster DVD conversion; compress an entire 9 GB DVD video to fit on a standard 4.7 GB DVD disc Burn up to 50 GB of content on to one Blu-ray Disc Quickly back up to CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Disc, even networked volumes/disks Schedule unattended backups, and even secure your discs with encryption and password protection Copy discs in a few clicks, including the latest Blu-ray discs Create virtual disc drives and load disc images Stay organized by cataloging disc contents--search for disc content even when the discs are not in the drive Span large files and projects across multiple CDs or DVDs Burn a disc and create a disc image file at the same time Backup your favorite audio, movies or TV shows from any iPod to your PC Video New! Import video from high-def AVCHD camcorders New! Easily convert video, audio and now photos to your preferred formats right from your desktop, and send to portable devices Automatically create fun video stories from your photos, videos and music Add titles and scrolling credits to your video production Trim and cut video clips Timeline and storyboard views help you lay out your project Automatically fix video color, contrast and brightness Overlay multiple images, text or video clips; create picture-in-picture effects Capture and edit HD video Quickly and easily upload video to YouTube Music Give your life the soundtrack it deserves with hot playlists for any occasion. And, to keep everybody dancing, Creator's 2009 new beat matching technology will automatically synchronize cross fades and transitions to be perfectly in sync from song to song. Click to enlarge. Photo Combine today's photos and yesterday's memories into impressive gifts using your own photos. Create fun calendars, greeting cards, collages and other digital stories to share and enjoy with family and friends. Click to enlarge. Sharing Easily share the stories of your life with relatives and close friends. Relive those special moments on DVD in the comfort of your living room, transfer to iPod or other portable player for on-the-go enjoyment, or share with the world on YouTube or other popular sharing destinations. Click to enlarge. DVD Creation New! Burn up to 60 minutes* of high-def video on standard DVDs using your existing DVD burner Turn your home videos into striking DVDs complete with animated menus and fully orchestrated music Create compilation DVDs from DVD-Video, DivX and WMV files Produce Hollywood-style DVDs with motion menus and resizable buttons Enjoy stunning new standard and high-def DVD menu styles for all occasions Exercise full creative control over DVD menu options Go from camera to DVD in a few clicks with Plug & Burn--the fastest way to create a DVD from your camcorder video Control end-of-play action and link menu elements to specific files Add a menu overlay--change size, orientation, transparency and more Play any VCD, SVC or DVD-Video disc including Hollywood DVDs *Actual recording time varies depending on video content and DVD capacity. Music New! Easily convert audiobook CDs for convenient playback on iPods and other portable devices complete with chapters and bookmarks New! Create smooth party mixes with synchronized beat matching between tracks New! Auto-trim silence in recorded music tracks to eliminate annoying gaps Create music playlists with cross-fades and export to portable devices Import or capture music from virtually any source, including CDs, LPs, tapes, and the internet Convert multiple audio tracks into a different format for payback on a broad variety of devices, in one step Simultaneously rip CDs from multiple drives Build an audio library by capturing Internet radio or any PC-based audio source directly from your desktop Convert audio and video files to your preferred format with the desktop gadget Rip music from CDs or concert DVDs* Use AutoMix to create the perfect playlist based on a single "seed" song Digitize your analog LPs and cassettes to add them to your MP3 player Automatically add title, artist and genre information to your music tracks--even those captured from Internet radio or streaming music services Span dozens of songs and compilations across multiple audio CDs *Does not rip or copy encrypted or copy protected content Photo Organize thousands of photos & create custom views to find photos quickly Turn your photos into one-of-a-kind calendars, greeting cards, collages, and more Create dazzling standard or high definition slideshow photo stories Add a royalty-free soundtrack to your slideshows Easily correct color and exposure Fix red eye, erase wrinkles and blemishes, crop and straighten photos Use powerful editing brushes Edit multiple images and layers at the same time Adjust photos to match your mobile device's screen resolution Add effects like transparency and edge fading, and change color tone Add attractive mats and frames to photos Auto-fix your camera phone photos Show off any picture on your mobile phone, full screen, without borders or bars Mobile Synchronize digital media from your PC to your mobile device Queue up files to transfer to your mobile device even if it's not connected to your PC Create a custom profile for your mobile phone Seamlessly integrate with Windows Vista media folders Easily transfer digital media from camera phone to PC via Bluetooth or USB cable Send audio mixes to iPod, PSP and other players to enjoy on the go Convert audio and video files to popular formats to play on most popular mobile devices Disc Label Creation Create personalized disc labels, DVD case inserts and booklets Choose from professional-quality templates or create your own Add a photo index to your disc label or insert to locate your photos Calibrate your printer to take the guesswork out of printing disc labels PowerDirector7 Deluxe Release Date: 2008-04-30 Sales rank: 212 End-to-end high-definition video support Support for 6 independent PiP video tracks 3D engine for photo slideshows, new styles and soundtrack beat detection, for synced, video-like results Disc authoring with stunning new menu templates and real DVD subtitles option Key frame control editor for video effects, new preset motion paths for animating photos Improved Magic Tools for fixing, enhancing and editing videos with one click New online community, DirectorZone, for sharing templates, effects, and ideas Direct access to photos on Flickr, audio on Freesound Adjustable user interface and better media management Powerful Video Editing With Unlimited Possibilities Movie Magic Screenwriter Version 6 Release Date: 2007-08-17 Sales rank: 130 Full-featured word processor designed specifically for script writing Collaborate with a writing partner over the internet using i-Partner or send PDF files to agents, editors, or producers Have your computer read your story aloud to get a sense of how it sounds Import your script or novel from MS Word and other programs A Preferred File Format of the Writer's Guild of America West Movie Magic Screenwriter 6 is the best selling screenplay formatting software and the choice of Hollywood professionals. It automatically formats while you write so you can focus on what