Ulead VideoStudio 6 Full Version for PC (A28-460-111)

Pros: Easy to learn and use.
Cons: Help files are shallow. Advanced users may want more features.

I am new to digital video editing and VideoStudio 6 is the first program I have used.

I downloaded the trial version from the Ulead web site and installed the program on a Windows XP machine without any trouble.

The first thing I...

Pros: Efficient use of system resources, WORKS!
Cons: Preview mode has no sound

Background

I bought a new Sony TRV740 and found that the included software was a piece of garbage! Sony also did not mention much about the i-link (IEEE 1394) interface on their camcorders. Does Sony want to drive customers away?
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Pros: Very easy for the beginner. Fun with lots of effects to play with.
Cons: Some of the help topics did not answer my questions sufficiently.

For someone who has no idea what she is doing when it comes to movie making this program kept me captivated for, literally, weeks.

January 11, 2003 my beautiful stepdaughter married. A few days later she gave me a CD with over 300 digital...

Pros: Very Easy to use, Cheap.
Cons: Somewhat unstable, Very limited editing options.

VideoStudio is a liner-based video editing software meant for armatures and for creating simple home videos.

The first thing you will notice when loading VideoStudio is the extremely easy and user-friendly interface. No previous experience is...

Pros: Easy to use, great results
Cons: Might not work with your camcorder...

I purchased this software shortly after receiving my Canon Elura 40 DV camcorder, when I realized that most of the footage I took with the camera needed some serious editing. I wasn't very familiar with editing software, and spent a good amount of time looking at the selection of available titles before choosing Ulead VideoStudio 6. The advertised feature set was impressive, and the price was moderate in comparison with it's competitors.

Installation went smoothly, as well as getting VideoStudio to recognize my camcorder. I would like to mention, though, that my friend's DVD-R camcorder would not readily connect with Ulead.
Capturing video from my camera, and playing with the footage are a breeze. cutting scenes, adding music, creating titles and adding quality transitions are all drag-and-drop operations, and yield high-quality results.

Outputing the resulting video is easy, with many format options available... There's even an included plugin to create a VCD or DVD, if your computer has the necessary equipment. I've made several videos now, and am very happy overall with my purchase.