Jason Dunn
02-22-2011, 10:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Corel-VideoStudio-Pro-X4-New-Video-Editing-Software-Brings-Power-Simplicity-Movie-Making-1399621.htm' target='_blank'>http://www.marketwire.com/press-rel...ing-1399621.htm</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"Corel today introduces Corel® VideoStudio® Pro X4, the new version of its powerful video editing software that lets anyone create and share professional-quality videos. With outstanding speed and easy ways to bring great-looking movies to the screen, VideoStudio Pro X4 combines power and simplicity to break down the barriers to video editing."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1298408057.usr1.jpg" /></p><p><object width="600" height="360" data="http://www.youtube.com/v/h9flmCc4VzI&feature=player_embedded&ap=%26fmt=18" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/h9flmCc4VzI&feature=player_embedded&ap=%26fmt=18" /></object></p><p>Corel has released a new version of their popular VideoStudio Pro software. So what's new? Here's the list, straight from the Corel press release:</p><ul><li><p><em><strong>New! Stop Motion animation:</strong> Have fun making movies that bring inanimate objects to life. Capture images from webcams, camcorders and DSLR cameras and use the automated tools and settings to simplify the stop-motion animation process. </em></p></li><li><p><em><strong>New! Speed/Time-lapse:</strong> Easily create time-lapse effects from a series of photos or video clips and give your movies the professional look of speeding up time. With the ability to handle full-resolution files and very large-size image sets, this is a perfect tool for HD-DSLR photographers.</em></p></li><li><p><em><strong>New! Processor optimization: </strong>Offering exceptional power and speed, VideoStudio Pro X4 is optimized for the new 2nd generation Intel® Core™ and AMD Fusion processors.</em></p></li><li><p><em><strong>Enhanced! Integrated HD authoring and burning: </strong>Ideal for upgrade customers, it's easier than ever to author HD movies to DVD and Blu-ray™ Disc with tightly integrated disc creation tools. </em></p></li><li><p><em><strong>New! 3D export: </strong>Convert 2D video clips into 3D files with presets for 3D output on DVD, Blu-ray™, and AVCHD discs, as well as WMV 3D formats for mobile. Box versions also include a pair of 3D glasses.</em></p></li><li><p><em><strong>New! Customizable Workspace:</strong> Set up your workspace the way you want – including across dual monitors.</em></p></li><li><p><em><strong>Enhanced! Web sharing: </strong>With presets for YouTube™, Vimeo®, Facebook® and Flickr® in both HD and SD formats, it's easy to upload directly to your site of choice.</em></p></li><li><p><em><strong>New! Import/Export Movie Templates: </strong>Make your own templates and effects that you can upload and share with other VideoStudio Pro X4 users.</em></p></li><li><p><em><strong>Enhanced! Corel Guide: </strong>Get the tools you need to make great movies with free in-product training videos delivered through the Corel Guide. Click on the Corel Guide inside VideoStudio Pro X4 to access an array of useful information, Help, product updates and add-ons, downloadable media packs, and more.</em></p></li><li><p><em><strong>Enhanced! Smart Package: </strong>Automatically gather your entire project – video, photo, and audio files – into one folder you can take with you while choosing a custom compression method and secure with password encryption, powered by newly integrated WinZip® technology.</em></p></li></ul><p>Looks like a solid list of new features - I'm definitely interested in taking it for a spin! You can grab a <a href="http://download.cnet.com/Corel-VideoStudio-Pro/3000-13631_4-10029706.html?part=dl-50098&subj=dl&tag=button" target="_blank">free demo version to see for yourself</a>.</p>