VideoStudio Pro X3 - Major New Release

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With this in mind, Corel seems to have put a high priority on performance issues when developing VideoStudio Pro X3. This new version of the software takes advantage of some of the latest PC technologies, including multi-core and GPU parallel processing, to make video editing faster and more stable than in previous incarnations.

In addition, the VideoStudio Pro X3 bundle includes VideoStudio Express 2010 – Corel's lighter video editor that can also be purchased as a stand-alone product. With this bonus, you don't have to start up the main full-fledged editing application every time you want to make a fast, simple edit or create a quick movie. Instead, you can just access the lightweight Express version and get the work done even quicker.

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Common tasks are clearly labeled and accessible on each tab. Additional tools are still easy to find with drag-and-drop functionality making it fairly simple to start creating a basic video with little to no prior knowledge of the software. The real emphasis of the software is to try to remove as many technical hurdles as possible so that you can concentrate on the more creative aspect of video editing.

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Further, you can click on the Launch Help button in the Corel Guide and be directed to VideoStudio Pro's online help center where you can search for help on a particular topic or navigate through all of the available tutorial material.

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One of these features is the ability to cut and paste attributes of a media clip. After spending the time to create the perfect look and feel for one clip, you can right-click on that segment and choose Copy Attributes. Then, you can select any other media clip and paste those same attributes to it, essentially applying all of the attributes of the first clip to the second. This is a great time-saver and a quick way to give a uniform look to an entire video editing project.

The suggested retail price for the full version of Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 is $99.99, and the upgrade price is $79.99. If you're also interested in picking up PaintShop Photo Pro X3, you can buy the products in a bundled package for $149.99. Considering the substantial upgrades that have been made to both products, this is a very nice deal.

VideoStudio Pro X3 is not only a major upgrade of the video editing suite, but it's an impressive one as well – definitely worth the investment. If you're a veteran user of the software, you'll quickly see that the new release is way more than just the old application with some added fluff – instead, it's a true advance that enhances the capabilities found in prior versions and adds some brand new tools that are sure to become staples of your workflow process. On the other hand, if you're new to the VideoStudio line, you should appreciate how easy the software is to learn and use, despite its high-powered features and functionalities.