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Special Clearance Deal on Tutorial DVDs
Aug 4th
Given that Adobe Premiere Elements has been in Version 8 for some time now, we’ve decided to try and clear stocks of the 5-DVD set of tutorials entitled “Getting Started with Premiere Elements 7″.
Yes, that’s right. We need to clear some space and make room for a new set of software tutorials, so all stock must be cleared! Of course, there’s always the concern that a set of tutorials on Premiere Elements 7 (without a doubt one of the best beginners’ video editing packages available today) may not be applicable to users of version 8. That’s not true. Although there are some differences between v7 and v8 they’re not so great as to make the DVDs inappropriate; lots of aspects of the application are the same.
As a taster of what’s contained in the DVDs, take a spin through the sample modules that are freely available on our YouTube channel right here:
(Please Note: This gallery uses Flash 10 and won’t display on iPhones, iPod Touches or iPads)
Of course, the DVDs focus greatly on stuff like file and clip management as well as the finer points of editing such as the use of keyframes, simple animation, generating and manipulating titles, and so on – all of which are relevant to the later version.
So, if you’re inspired by what you see and fancy a go at editing your own camcorder, phone or DVd movies then grab your own set of Getting started with Premiere Elements 7 DVDs for the value-packed price of £14.95 (GBP) plus Post & Packing right away using the ad link on the right. This will connect you to our sister site at simplydv.tv.
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 debuts in UK
Mar 3rd
Movie Edit Pro 16, from the innovative German digital media software company MAGIX, is finding increasing favour among serious video-making enthusiasts as well as with complete newbies.
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16
MAGIX has at last announced the UK availability of the next generation of its successful and innovative video editing tool, Movie Edit Pro.
Available in two versions – a Classic version for beginners as well as a Plus for more ambitious users – Movie Edit Pro 16 could be the ideal solution for multi-format video editing, sound mixing and multiple-output format sharing.
We’re assured by MAGIX that the new application is designed to give the user effortless video capture, straightforward editing, “spectacular” 3D effects, a large selection of titles and fades and “brilliant” soundtrack building and mixing.
As today’s camcorder users have now come to expect, edited results can be burned to an interactive CD/DVD or exported to the web (eg: YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, etc) or to a mobile media player, such as an iPhone.
With high definition formats like AVCHD now dominating consumer camcorder formats, it’s essential that video editing products provide full support, and to that end MAGIX claims that it’s even easier to import and edit the whole range of commonly-used video formats in addition to applying any number of impressive visual special effects as well as background music and animated DVD and even Blu-ray Disc (BD) menus.
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 – great for video editing newbies?
Here’s a summary of MAGIX Movie Edit 16′s main features:
- Upload videos to YouTube directly in HD quality.
- Free selection of audio track in multi-audio VOBs on DVDs.
- Flexible track number selection.
- Title editor with improved quality and direct previewing.
- Improved audio monitoring option in the timeline.
- Screenshot function.
- Object zoom function for even more precise effects control.
- Countless improvements in details.
Also included with the above is a copy of the brand-new MAGIX PC Check & Tuning 2010 – claimed by the company to provide the unique complete solution for intelligent checking maintenance and acceleration for PCs and laptops – something that’s pretty essential when editing complex video projects. The software is included free, even though is has a typical retail value of £29.99.
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus – taking on the big guys
MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus, claimed by MAGIX to be the best version to date, promises an unlimited selection of high quality editing tools, powerful dubbing instruments and countless special effects. The package offers more ambitious video-makers 99 tracks, full HD support, one-of-a-kind travel route animation, innovative MultiCam editing, expanded menu design, countless special effects ready for the big screen, 5.1 Dolby Digital sound and more.
Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus Features:
- Secondary colour correction for impressive colour effects.
- Blu-ray and AVCHD discs with animated menis.
- Completely revised DVD menu design.
- Title editor with improved quality and direct previewing.
- Object zoom function for even more precise effects control.
- Unique travel route animation.
- Upload videos to YouTube directly in HD quality.
- Flexible track number selection.
- Level display for audio file import.
- Upload videos to the new Vimeo video portal.
- Generation of colour fields/test images.
- PC performance benchmarking for optimized presets.
- Music Editor 3.0 with optimized user guidance.
- Free selection of audio tracks in multi-audio VOBs.
- BONUS! proDAD Adorage starter package (with 155 effects).
- Countless improvements in details.
It’s good to see European software developers facing up to the big names in a field that’s dominated by American brands, so we’re pleased to see MAGIX increasing its foothold in what is undoubtedly a tricky market.
UK Price and Availability
Both products – MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 16 and Movie Edit Pro 16 Plus – are available now for SRP ￡49.99 and ￡69.99 inc VAT from Amazon and PC World.
New: Corel VideoStudio Pro X3
Jan 26th
Corel Corporation has announced the latest in a long and established line of consumer video editing software. VideoStudio Pro X3 promises a streamlined interface and new features.
Corel’s new VideoStudio Pro X3 video editing software promises to combine video editing, media authoring, real-time effects and DVD and Blu-ray burning in addition to a newer, simplified and streamlined display workspace.
What’s more, it’s claimed by Corel to perform many common tasks more than twice as fast as the previous version with optimization for new, high-powered chipsets including the Intel Core i7.
The software also offers multi-core and GPU parallel processing with support for new technology including NVIDIA CUDA as a means of enhancing performance and end-to-end production workflow.
Product highlights
According to Corel, the highlights of VideoStudio Pro X3 are numerous, and include the following:
- Enhanced Support for Multi-core processors: Users can now experience a significant suite-wide performance boost as Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 takes advantage of new multi-core processors including the Intel Core i7.
- General Purpose GPU Acceleration: New GPU acceleration adds speed improvements across the application, delivering new Corel FX effects, 3D transitions, Trim and Multi-trim in real time. Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 dramatically accelerates render times for video editing, transcoding and effects.
- Enhanced Smart Proxy editing: Now leveraging both GPU and CPU acceleration, HD content can be edited as easily and smoothly as standard definition — even on midrange PCs.
- Attribute and media copying: Now, modifications made to one video clip, photo, title, transition or effect can be copied to another, reducing the time it takes to create a custom, uniform look and feel in movie project elements. Users can also copy media in the Project Timeline and intuitively paste it to a new spot.
- Online sharing: In a couple of clicks, video productions can be uploaded to Facebook, Flickr, Vimeo and YouTube.
- Stunning new visual effects: Unique visual effects make it possible to turn a video segment or image into a simulated drawing, giving a realistic animated appearance to photo or videos. Users can also choose new multi-track overlay effects and enhanced title effects using new multi-layered graphics compositing tools.
- Great Audio and Custom Soundtracks: The new Mood Mapping music generator from SmartSound gives video editors the ability to experiment and control individual instruments in the available music tracks, creating a unique sound for their production. Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 also now includes two additional audio tracks.
- Exceptional Content and Third-party Tools: In addition to the enhancements made throughout the application, Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 offers valuable content and features from third-parties such as NewBlue FX Filters including Detail Enhancer, Active Camera and Picture-in-Picture Animator, high-quality project templates from RevoStock, and Quicktracks from SmartSound.
Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 on PC display
UK Pricing and Availability
Corel VideoStudio Pro X3, which includes Corel DVD Factory Pro, is now available at a suggested retail price (SRP) of just £79 for the full version or £59 for the upgrade.
The product can be purchased as an electronic software download (ESD), with boxed software shipping throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa in February. Corel VideoStudio Pro X3 will be available globally in English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Chinese Traditional and Japanese. All prices include VAT.
For more information, see: http://www.corel.com/videostudio.
Source: Corel Corporation press release. Images courtesy Corel Corporation.
New Tutorials section added
Jan 20th
As a prelude to our bringing a new selection of screencast tutorials your way on SimplyDV, we’ve introduced a new category to the website.
Most people these days want to record video in the simplest manner with either their mobile phone, video camera or camcorder; once this has been done what happens to the movie clips?
Mention the word editing to most people and they’ll run a mile – yet it’s not that difficult to tidy up clips in such a way that they’re quickly transformed from ordinary, run-of-the mill (and often awful!) video clips to being sequences that look and sound quite professional.
What would you prefer to show? Exactly…
Getting Started with Premiere Elements 7
This set of 5 tutorial DVDs is our way of getting this new section moving. What you have is 39 exclusive training modules on 5 DVD discs that will convert you from zero to hero in no time. The DVDs are presented by SimplyDV’s founder and editor Colin Barrett and have been specifically designed with the complete beginner in mind. Adobe’s superb Premiere Elements video editing and authoring software is arguably the best in its class, and we’re dead keen to help you get the best from it.
What’s the point of recording video clips that you’re ashamed to share with others? Get the DVD tutorials and learn how to do it right now!
Learn to edit video with our 5 DVD Tutorial Set
Jan 11th
Everyone seems to be shooting video with their camcorders, mobile phones and even their digital cameras and sharing their clips with the world on YouTube or Facebook.
But are you impressed with what you see? Don’t you yearn to produce something that bit more professional?
Follow these friendly, jargon-free, tutorials and you’ll discover talents you didn’t realise you had!
Premiere Elements Tutorials 5-DVD Set
Entitled “Getting Started with Premiere Elements 7“, these exclusive tutorial DVDs are designed to take you from newbie to master in no time at all.
With almost 7 hours of tutorials you’ll be using Adobe’s award-winning program like you’ve been editing digital video for years!
Devised, presented and produced by SimplyDV’s very own Colin Barrett, the content-packed DVDs are designed to help you create video clips which you can proudly show off to family members, friends and even work colleagues.
Relaxed, friendly style – it’s like having the tutor seated next to you
Since launching the DVDs in 2009, we’ve had lots of highly favourable comments from satisfied customers who love the friendly and jargon-free style of the DVDs and who value the fact that no assumptions are made of users’ existing knowledge of experience.
Just as a taster, here’s a sample module from DVD Disc 1:
As you can see, the tutorials are designed with you in mind; you can decided what to watch and when. You can work through the 39 modules contained in the 5-disc set at a pace to suit you and experiment with your own material as your skills develop. What could be simpler?
It’s easy when you know how – so order yours now and start editing like a pro!
Each DVD sells for GB£9.99 (including post and packaging), but if you buy all 5 in one transaction we’ll let you have them for the value-packed price of £39.99!
