Ulead MediaStudio Pro 8 Editing Software Review (page 2)

Trial version available: Yes
OS: Windows 2000/XP
Minimum CPU: 800MHz (P4 2.8GHz recommended)
Minimum RAM: 256MB (1GB or more recommended)
HDD space required for installation: 800MB
Formats supported: DV, HDV, DVD, Analog capture, MPEG-4 (with plug-in)
Batch capture: Yes
User interface: Timeline
Video tracks: 99
Audio tracks: 99
Nesting tracks: Yes
A/V Level Envelopes: No
Audio Scrub: Yes
Music Creation Software Included: Yes
Scopes: No
Keyframe Animation: Yes
Number of Transitions: 120
Number of Video Filters: 72
Background Rendering: Yes
Dual-Procesor/Dual-Core/HT Optimized: Yes
Third-Party Plug-In Support: Yes
MPEG-2 Encoding: Yes
MPEG-4 Encoding: Yes, with plug-in
Batch Render: Yes
DVD Authoring Software Included: Yes

• Promising HDV features
• Strong video import capabilities
• MPEG editing

• HDV features a work in progress
• No video scopes

A powerful editor that is uniquely positioned against its competition.

$400 (retail or ESD)
Ulead Systems, Inc.
20000 Mariner Ave., Ste. 200
Torrance, CA 90503
(800) 85-ULEAD
www.ulead.com

Charles Fulton is Videomaker's Associate Editor.

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