Software Reviews

Microsoft Expression Encoder 2 – Express or Full Version?

The Encoder starts off as a fully featured and functional one for 30 days and then continues on as an Express version if you don't purchase it. What will you miss if you stay with the Express utility? This article sums it up.

Published by PapaJohn (5292 pts) on Aug 6, 2009 to
Digital Video Articles
Microsoft Expression Encoder 2 - Introduction

5-1/2 years since the last release of Microsoft's Media Encoder 9 package, evolving file types and codecs make file conversions increasingly more important to those working with digital video. This series of articles will focus on Expression Encoder 2 from the perspective of file conversions.

Published by PapaJohn (5292 pts) on Aug 6, 2009 to
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Pixelan SpiceFX 4.0 for Movie Maker

As great as Microsoft's Photo Story 3 is, it's finally been eclipsed by Pixelan’s SpiceFX 4.0 software as a companion tool for Movie Maker users. Three key features of the SpiceMaster Wizard give users options not available in Photo Story.

Published by PapaJohn (5292 pts) on Aug 6, 2009 to
Digital Video Articles

Pinnacle Studio 11... first look

My step forward with Pinnacle Studio was a giant one, from v8.8 to this new version 11.

Published by PapaJohn (5292 pts) on Aug 4, 2009 to
Digital Video Articles
Windows Movie Maker: When to Split Video Clips

Here are a few things to consider before splitting clip in Windows Movie Maker.

Published by Shane Burley (63527 pts) on Aug 4, 2009 to
Digital Video Articles
Create Your Own Movies with Adobe Premiere Elements 7

If you’re searching for a more robust video editing package and don’t have the money to spend on Premiere CS4, you may find Premiere Elements 7 to be an attractive alternative – especially if you’re a new enthusiast.

Published by Michele McDonough (78943 pts) on Aug 4, 2009 to
Digital Video Reviews

PowerDirector 6 - Powerful Video Editing Tools Are Only Part of the Story

CyberLink PowerDirector 6 offers a unique starting point. Double-click the CyberLink icon on your desktop and a hot girl points a video camera right back at you. It's true. They beamed her in just to open up your app for you. What follows her is hotter yet--a nimble, robust, Herculean video editor.

Published by Glen Salzman (1352 pts) on Jul 31, 2009 to
Digital Video Reviews
ShowBiz DVD 2 - Workhorse or Old Gray Mare?

ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2 stands at the back of the line of entry-level video editing software. The user interface and effects library are dated and sparse, respectively. It will capture, edit, and produce video, but at a price.

Published by Glen Salzman (1352 pts) on Jul 31, 2009 to
Digital Video Reviews
An Introduction to iMovie

iMovie is a video editing program that is geared toward novice digital video editors and is often include free with the purchase of a new Mac. This article shows some of things you can do.

Published by Shane Burley (63527 pts) on Jul 16, 2009 to
Digital Video Articles
Photodex ProShow Producer - What's Not to Love?

Photodex ProShow Producer was so fun to play with, it was hard to pull myself away to write this review. ProShow Producer is so easy to use and produces the most amazing slideshows that it makes me want to go through all my photos and use it to create more and more slideshows.

Published by Laura Rooke (1603 pts) on Jul 7, 2009 to
Digital Video Reviews