Prem Elements v4/EN DVD W32 Ret Reviews

Adobe hits another high note with its consumer-targeted video-editing software.

Functionality of Premiere Pro in novice-friendly format, Cross integration with Photoshop Elements, Straightforward design

Some editing functions too dumbed down, Applying themes and effects not intuitive in timeline view

There are a mere 17 audio effects, most of which serve to improve the quality of your audio rather than make your subject sound like he's been sucking helium. However, one of Premiere Elements 4's nicest features is the ability to mix audio during ...

The latest edition of this video-editing software introduces a new interface and features that make it stronger than ever, but two missing capabilities may keep it out of your toolkit.

Blu-ray production capabilities, new creative filters, image stabilization, audio mixer, YouTube output

No AVCHD support ; no support for HD formats burned to DVD±R discs ; no time-code-based scene detection for HDV capture

A solid choice unless you shoot in AVCHD or want to deliver an HD experience on DVD±R discs.

Solid editing tools ; numerous effects and transitions ; publishes directly to YouTube ; easy sound-editing tools ; takes advantage of multicore processors

Organizer is very slow ; no support for AVCHD import, DivX export, or HD DVD burning ; streamlined interface makes some features difficult to discover

A very capable video editor that's nicely integrated with Photoshop Elements, Adobe's Premiere Elements is a particularly good choice if you want to publish to YouTube or portable devices.