VideoStudio Pro X2 EDITOR REVIEW

Introduction



VideoStudio Pro X2 developed by Corel for Video Editing has all the bells and whistles. VideoStudio Pro X2 is all-in-one video-editing software for creating high-quality HD and standard-definition movies, slide shows and DVDs.

Corel VideoStudio is a great video-editing package for beginner digital video enthusiasts. VideoStudio is very easy to use, and it has all the features to create a movie with all the bells and whistles in it, to impress your friends and family.

VideoStudio is a user-friendly video editing and disc-authoring program that comes with a quality range of editing and output options. VideoStudio Pro X2 is a worthwhile update and the bundled HD-compatible video playback and conversion software is extremely useful.

Video

VideoStudio Pro X2 provides the most complete HD solution for video editing and authoring with sharing tools to upload directly to You Tube™ and mobile devices, improved ease of use and performance, as well as the all-new Painting Creator that enables users to personalize their videos and share their creativity.

Editing

There are a lot of titles, overlays, effects and audio options - more than you can poke a stick at. Editing tools are smooth and quick and intuitive.

Corel VideoStudio™ Pro X2 is powerful video editing software for creating high-quality HD and standard-definition movies, slideshows and DVDs.

Corel VideoStudio is easy-to-use editing and authoring tools for making great home movies. Corel is able to deliver this family of video editing and authoring products to video enthusiasts and consumers alike.

The price

The price for VideoStudio X2 standard is $99 AUD a good price. The VideoStudio Pro version, I think, is a little pricey at $169.95 AUD and $249.95 for the VideoStudio Ultimate makes this software way out of the reach of most people especially in these tough times when money is harder to find. To compare versions CLICK HERE {THEN CLICK ON THE SMALL PICTURE TO ENLARGE}

Conclusion

Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 is supposed to be optimized for quad-core CPUs and to take advantage of newer Intel CPUs that recognizes SSE4 instructions, thereby providing a big performance boost on systems using them.

Corel's VideoStudio Pro X2 is remarkably powerful but very accessible editing software that can handle just about any format.

With an even more extensive feature set than the already impressive earlier versions—plus Corel's obvious, positive influence on the now-less-restrictive user interface— Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 is a surprisingly powerful video editor.

Corel VideoStudio Pro X2 is a video-editing program that could be the answer to your video editing headaches.

This is important, make sure you read the system Requirements for this software as it is a real big RAM eater and takes a lot of space in your hard drive.



VideoStudio Pro X2 Features and Overview

VideoStudio X2,VideoStudio Pro X2 and VideoStudio Pro X2 Ultimate are all good products with a wide range of levels to suit the beginner to advanced user. With the flexibility to up grade when you are ready to Pro or Ultimate, This software is not free to own but does offer a free trial, Below are some of the features.

Overview

VideoStudio is easy-to-use video editing and disc authoring software for creating professional-looking videos and slide shows. Produce complete movies with the time-saving Movie Wizard or use easy editing tools. Share your creation in any format from DVD to mobile phones to the latest high-definition home theater systems. Even upload directly to YouTube™ to let the whole world in on the fun.

* Grab photos and video from anywhere – camcorders, cameras or TV

* Edit with the easy Movie Wizard, or with hands-on professional editing tools

* Make movies pop by adding titles, music and special effects

* Create movie & slideshow discs to share with family and friends

VideoStudio X2

Ideal for beginners to video editing, VideoStudio X2 lets anyone turn video clips and photos into fun movies and slide shows.

* Movie making made easy

* Professional-looking results

* Share on YouTube or DVD

* Works with cameras, camcorders and cell phones

VideoStudio Pro X2

Ideal for hobbyists who want to express their creativity, making professional-looking HD and standard-definition movies, slide shows and DVDs.

* Complete video solution

* Easy and powerful video editing tools

* Creative control of effects

* End-to-end HD support

* Includes Corel® WinDVD® video playback software

VideoStudio Pro X2 Ultimate

Ideal for advanced hobbyists who want to take their video production to the next level. Includes the following:

* VideoStudioProX2 – Complete, easy and powerful video editing tools

* Steinberg® WaveLab™ LE 6 Audio Editor – Easily edit and enhance audio

* Corel® WinDVD® 9 Plus Blu-Ray – The world's No 1 DVD & Blu-ray Disc® playback software

* DVD Copy 6 Plus – Copy & convert discs or video for the Web or mobile devices

Complete video solution

These features listed here are for the VideoStudio Pro X2 and the VideoStudio Pro X2 Ultimate.

* Enhanced! Capture video and photos in HD or standard definition from camcorders, the internet, TV, digital cameras and mobile devices

* Personalize video and slide shows with a full set of editing tools

* Create DVDs with stunning animated Hollywood-style menus

* Enhanced! Output movies to HD or standard formats - Blu-ray, AVCHD, DVD, mobile devices, or YouTube

Easy to use

* Enhanced! Create vibrant videos with the flexible user interface, clearly defined icons and guided workflow

* Enhanced! Produce professional-looking movies or photo slide shows with the Movie Wizard - ideal for quick projects or for users new to video editing. Select from attractive theme templates and let the Wizard bring your video and stills to life

* Burn video straight to disc with the DV-to-DVD Wizard the fastest way from tape to DVD. Just hook up your camcorder and in two steps you have a finished DVD

Powerful tools

* New! Create sophisticated picture-in-picture and montage effects with transitions on overlay tracks

* New! Apply audio/video cross-fades quickly and accurately by simply Overlapping clips

* Enhanced! Create animated titles and add color backgrounds in a variety of styles

* Encode Dolby Digital® 5.1 Surround Sound audio tracks with one click, using standard stereo audio

* Improve video with automatic color and tone correction

Creative control

* New! Paint, draw, or write freehand on video with the new Painting Creator – for example, draw vacation routes on a map

* Enhanced! Make photo slide shows come to life with Auto Pan & Zoom that automatically recognizes faces

* Replace any color background with effective Chroma Key tools

* Enhanced! Create sophisticated DVD menus with unique disc menu transitions

* Enhanced! Jump start your creativity with 100s of effects filters and content like overlay frames, objects and Flash animations

* New! Make your video look like old film with New Blue® Film Effects filters

End-to-end HD support

* Enhanced! Import video in leading HD formats, including HDV™, AVCHD and Blu-ray Disc®

* Enhanced! Edit smoothly and efficiently with unique Smart Proxy

* Enhanced! Encode fast with dual-core and quad-core CPUs, in the latest formats like H.264

* Enhanced! Author Blu-ray and AVCHD discs with sophisticated menus

* Watch DVDsand AVCHD movies with Corel® WinDVD®

VideoStudio Pro X2 Ultimate

Ideal for advanced hobbyists who want to take their video production to the next level. Contains VideoStudio Pro X2 and three other software packages, offering a complete digital media solution.

Corel VideoStudio™ Pro X2 Video Editor

Capture, edit and share any video

* Import video in leading formats, including HDV™ and AVCHD™

* Edit with professional editing tools and apply unique special effects

* Author Blu-ray and AVCHD discs with sophisticated menus

* Share everywhere – on disc, tape, mobile devices, or the Web

Corel® WinDVD® 9 Plus Blu-ray

The world's #1 DVD and video playback software

* Superior video & audio playback – the best way to watch movies on your PC

* View standard DVDs at amazing HD resolution with state-of-the-art upscaling and motion enhancement

* Unique laptop features optimize battery life and lets you speed up playback so you don't miss the ending

* Play standard DVDs and high-definition formats like HDV, Blu-ray, and AVCHD

Corel DVD Copy™ 6 Plus

Copy & convert discs or video

* Quickly copy DVDs with a few clicks

* Convert for the Web or mobile devices like iPod®, iPhone® & Zune®

* Supports AVCHD and DivX® HD formats

* Monitor download folders and automatically convert new files

Steinberg® WaveLab™ LE 6 Audio Editor

Professional audio mastering

* Edit and enhance audio easily with effects like Reverb and Normalization

* Fix common audio problems with filters like NoiseGate and EQ

* Trim clips and apply cross fades easily and intuitively

* Supports VST Plugins for even more effects

* Burn audio CDs and DVD-Audio discs

System Requirements



VideoStudio X2

Minimum requirements

* Intel® Pentium® 4, AMD Athlon® XP (equivalent) or higher recommended

* Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2 Home Edition/Professional, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®

* 512 MB of RAM (1 GB or higher recommended)

* 1 GB of available hard disk space for program installation

* Windows-compatible sound card (multi-channel sound card for surround sound support recommended)

* Windows-compatible DVD-ROM for installation

VideoStudio Pro X2 / VideoStudio Pro X2 Ultimate

Minimum requirements

* Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon XP (equivalent) or higher recommended

* Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Home Edition/Professional, Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista

* 512 MB of RAM (1 GB or higher recommended)

* 1 GB of available hard disk space for program installation

* Windows-compatible sound card (multi-channel sound card for surround sound support recommended)

* Windows-compatible DVD-ROM for installation





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