In this week’s Vidcast, Brandon takes us through the art of cutting on the action. Featured: the picturesque campus of California State University, Chico, including Butte Hall and Meriam Library.
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reprinted from an Artbeats press release:
Customers to Buy Adobe Master Collection or Production Premium and Get US $2985 Worth of Artbeats Clips
Myrtle Creek, Ore. –— Sept. 27, 2007 –— Artbeats, the industry’s leading provider of high-quality royalty-free stock footage, today announced an exclusive, limited-time offer that will allow select Adobe customers to obtain 15 free royalty-free Artbeats clips (a value of US $2985). This special promotion features a diverse range of footage, including billowing clouds, stunning pyrotechnic effects, water drops, gently falling rain, a spinning globe and several mood-setting animated backgrounds. To be eligible, Adobe customers must purchase a full retail or upgrade version of Adobe® Creative Suite® 3 Production Premium or Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection from the Adobe Store or a participating reseller from Sept. 10, 2007 through Nov. 30, 2007. For more information or to preview the 15 Artbeats clips please visit www.Artbeats.com/adobeclips.
“Combining CS3’s robust toolset with our pristine, broadcast-quality clips will offer endless creative possibilities to After Effects users,†said Phil Bates, president of Artbeats. “I encourage users to maximize this powerful combination by exploring the tips and tricks section on Artbeats’ website. It features a wide range of helpful training materials, including several After Effects tutorials from industry experts. Readers can visit www.artbeats.com/community/tips.php for more informationâ€
“This special offer brings together our powerful award-winning software with Artbeats’ high-quality, production-ready content,†said Ellen Wixted, product marketing for Adobe. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for our customers to use Artbeats footage in our tools to create compelling content for a wide variety of projects.â€
Customers can make the most of their new Artbeats footage by signing up to receive a free Artbeats DVD. The DVD includes a free video tutorial and comprehensive catalog that includes information about the wide range of footage in Artbeats royalty-free stock footage library. For more information or to sign up for the Artbeats DVD please visit http://www.artbeats.com/dvd.
The Artbeats clips are available in NTSC and PAL, and offer numerous options when producing content for broadcast, feature film, commercial, concerts, live events, game development, independent production, multimedia and more. A favorite among industry professionals, Artbeats footage is used by some of the industries leading film and broadcast companies, including Disney, Dreamworks, Pixar, Universal Studios, Comedy Central, BBC, Cartoon Networks, MTV, American Idol and CNN.
Pricing and Availability
The 15 Artbeats clips (a value of US$2895) are free to select Adobe customers. Eligible customers must purchase or upgrade Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium or the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection (does not include Education, OEM or VAB versions) from the Adobe Store or a participating reseller from Sept. 10, 2007 through Nov. 30, 2007. This offer is limited to one download of the 15 Artbeats clips per serial number; customers with a valid site license may download up to the permitted number of users under the site license. This offer is only available to customers located in the U.S., Canada (excluding Quebec) and Mexico, and is not available in conjunction with any other offers. Use of the Artbeats clips is subject to the Artbeats license agreement provided with the clips. For more information or to preview the 15 Artbeats clips please visit www.Artbeats.com/adobeclips.
We often talk about the democratization of video here in the context of getting your video seen as easily as the big media conglomerates do. However there is a literal democratization of video happening right now in Southeast Asia. Where video technology is taking an active role in trying to overthrow the oppressive military dictatorship in Burma.
Having been to Burma (or Myanmar) on more than a few occasions, it’s not just hyperbole when I say “oppressive military dictatorship.” The army has an iron grip on all aspects of life there, where corruption and atrocities run amok. Perhaps it would be different if at least they were at least competent administrators, but essentially a gang of well armed thugs runs the place. There really is nothing good you can say about the current regime in Rangoon (Yangon). Certainly the people of Burma will say nothing good about them, and what they do say is under their breath. But now they’re starting to say it out loud, in a large part because the world can now actually hear them.
The last mass protest in Burma happened in 1988, and went largely unnoticed by the world at large. Some 3,000 monks and demonstrators were gunned down mercilessly on the streets of Rangoon. But this was before cell-phones, and video cameras, and more importantly, the internet.
There is an interesting article here by AFP explaining how this time, due to technology, perhaps the outcome of this protest will be different.
reprinted from a SmartSound press release:
Adding SmartSound’s industry-standard solution to leading consumer video editing suite makes creating a high-quality score fast and easy
NORTHRIDGE, CA - September 26, 2007 - SmartSound Software, Inc., the leading provider of music and scoring technology for film and video professionals, today announced that Roxio has integrated its technology into the new Easy Media Creator 10 video editing suite. The suite includes 26 free tracks from SmartSound’s royalty-free music library, as well as the ability to search for, preview and purchase additional tracks for use in the VideoWave timeline.
SmartSound’s music makes video projects more creative and fun because it is fully customizable. SmartSound instantly edits tracks brought into the VideoWave timeline to fit the exact length needed, with access to multiple music arrangements for every length. This makes achieving a professional-quality music score for a project easy and affordable for users at all levels.
“Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 enables consumers to quickly and easily turn their photos, videos and music into impressive multi-media projects,” said Michael Demeyer, VP of product marketing, Sonic Solutions. “Incorporating SmartSound into Creator 10 makes it fun for our customers to add music to videos or slide shows while enhancing the end result.”
Roxio joins an impressive roster of companies that have turned to SmartSound to solve the soundtrack creation needs of their customers. SmartSound technology is integrated into a range of video editing applications from leading software companies.
“Integrating our technology into Easy Media Creator 10 gives Roxio’s customers access to the industry-standard soundtrack creation solution,” said Kevin Klingler, president and CEO of SmartSound Software, Inc. “Our combination of powerful technology and high-quality music is unique in the industry and provides unparalleled results. Customers know this, and are increasingly seeking out products that feature SmartSound when making purchasing decisions on video editing software.”
Users of Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 can add new customizable music at any time by selecting from SmartSound’s growing library of over 140 royalty-free music discs. Music purchases can be made directly from the VideoWave software or at SmartSound’s web site (www.smartsound.com/music). With music from virtually every style and genre, users can find the perfect music to go with any scene.
From a Sanyo Press Release:
SANYO Introduces the Xacti HD700, a Pocket-Sized 720p
High-Defintion Camcorder Designed for Fun, Everyday Use
Stylish, Easy-To-Use Camcorder Shoots 720p Video and 7.1 Megapixel Photos
CHATSWORTH, Calif., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — SANYO, a world leading digital camera manufacturer, debuts the Xacti HD700, a pocket-sized, 720p high-definition digital camcorder. The HD700 is a high-performance camcorder capable of recording both high-definition video and 7.1-megapixel photos easily to an SD or SDHC memory card (memory card sold separately). Featuring an ultra-compact, ergonomic shape, the HD700 is specifically designed for publishing high quality video and high resolution still photos in formats ideally suited for Web-use or sharing. Fun and easy to use anytime inspiration strikes, the HD700 is truly an advanced communication tool for the emerging information age.
The SANYO Xacti HD700 will be available in Silver, Red and a gorgeous Brown color in the U.S.A. at the end of October, 2007, and has an MSRP of $599.99(1).
“The new SANYO Xacti HD700 is our best everyday-use camcorder ever,” said John Lamb, SANYO’s Senior Marketing Manager for the Xacti line. “At 16% smaller and 10% lighter than our popular HD2, the HD700 combines a host of new features in a sleek, affordable and easy-to-use camcorder.”
HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO, EASY WEB USE
The HD700 uses the same new optical processing engine found in the recently announced VPC-HD1000, which is unique in its ability to process images quickly with lower power consumption. In addition to utilizing SANYO’s proprietary H.264 engine, the camera only needs 4.0 watts of power, made possible by combining two engine chips into one miniaturized fast-processing image engine.
Video is recorded in the advanced MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format encoding technology. This advanced compression delivers exceptional video clarity and detail while maintaining the smallest file size possible.
Also, in addition to the reduction in data capacity needed to store the images and video clips, photos or movies are easily copied and loaded on a personal computer or uploaded and shared on the Internet for online use on blogs, video-sharing websites and personal websites.
7.1-MEGAPIXEL STILL IMAGES
The HD700 captures 7.1-megapixel still photos and provides excellent
low-light performance all the way to the ISO 3200 level of sensitivity.
AUTOMATIC “FACE CHASER” FUNCTION FOR STILL PHOTOS
The HD700 includes the new “Face Chaser” function that automatically detects and isolates faces to assist the camera’s exposure and auto-focus. The HD700 is capable of detecting up to 12 independent faces at a time.
5X OPTICAL ZOOM
The HD700 digital media camera features a 5x all-glass optical zoom with a bright maximum aperture of f/3.5. Consisting of nine groups and twelve total lenses (3 aspheric elements, 5 aspheric surfaces), the HD700’s lens provides a fantastic field-of-view with a 38-190 mm range (35 mm equivalent). Combined with the 12x digital zoom, the HD700 provides up to 60x zooming capability.
LARGE 2.7 INCH WIDESCREEN DISPLAY
The Xacti HD700 features a large 2.7 inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The bright, widescreen display flips out from the camera and rotates up to 285 degrees on an axis that allows you to take great video or still images from otherwise-difficult-to-view positions, especially useful when shooting in large crowds or in small rooms.
MAC OS COMPATIBLE
The HD700 is designed to work with Apple’s full complement of video editing applications including the new iMovie 08. Easily edit your movies and add them to your website or YouTube for sharing or create versions for iPod, iPhone or the Apple TV.
ADOBE(R) PREMIERE(R) ELEMENTS 3.0 INCLUDED
For Windows users, the SANYO Xacti HD700 includes the powerful
award-winning Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 video editing software. Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 software makes creating and sharing impressive home videos a snap. Burn your footage to DVD in two simple steps, complete with a DVD menu and scene index, or easily assemble your movie by rearranging clips with drag-and-drop simplicity. And share your movies on DVD, the web, mobile phones, and virtually anywhere else.
CONVENIENT SD/SDHC MEMORY CARD STORAGE
The SANYO Xacti HD700 records high-definition and photos directly to a standard SD or SDHC Memory Card. The camcorder can record up to 2 hour and 46 minutes of 720p high-definition video on a single 8GB card (sold separately).
RANDOM ACCESS
Each video is recorded as an individual MPEG-4 and each still as a JPEG so you can have true random access allowing you to review a specific image or video quickly and easily, without waiting for tape rewinding or fast forwarding.
ERGOMOMIC DESIGN
The Xacti series has become known for its ergonomic design and small, easy-to-use file sizes. The HD700 is also designed for convenient, one-handed use and adopts the new 105 degree angle design that recent research has proven to be less tiring to hold and shoot than typical camcorders. Easy-to-hold and easy-to-shoot, the HD700 raises the bar in compact camcorder design.
ADDITIONAL SANYO XACTI HD700 FEATURES:
– HDMI High-Definition Output (with included Docking Station)
– Digital Image Stabilization
– Superfast Startup (Record in as little as 1.3 seconds).
– Playback directly onto a HD or standard TV screen.
– Easy connection to VCR or DVD recorder.
– Expand the fun of viewing home movies and photos on television with
‘Xacti Library’ for easy playback and saving of files.
– Equipped with ‘SIMPLE’ mode for even beginners to create high quality,
beautiful high definition movies.
– ‘Talking Navigation’ informs user of current state/setting
– ‘Super Macro’ allows close-ups of 1 cm
– In-Camera Editing
– Equipped with ‘Wind Noise Reduction’ reducing wind noise from the
microphone when recording movies
– Compatible with Exif Print(2) and PRINT Image Matching III(3) for
printing
– Print pictures without a computer using PictBridge
– Innovative Docking Station Included
– Remote Control Included
About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a multi-billion-dollar global leader in providing solutions for the environment, energy and for lifestyle applications based on its Brand Vision ‘Think GAIA’. SANYO Fisher Company (a division of SANYO North America Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), based in Chatsworth, California, markets mobile phones, digital projectors, digital still cameras, digital media camcorders, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics and HD televisions.
For more information and additional specifications, please visit http://www.sanyodigital.com. For downloadable hi-res product images, go to http://www.sanyodigital.com and click on “Dealer Images”.
All products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Because its products are subject to continual improvement, SANYO reserves the right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligations.
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE LAUNCHES DOCUMENTARY PARTNERSHIP
WITH SKOLL FOUNDATION
$3 Million Initiative Exploring Social Entrepreneurship Expands Sundance Institute’s Commitment
to New Directions in Documentary Los Angeles, CA and Palo Alto, CA – Sundance Institute and the Skoll Foundation announced today a $3 million,
three-year partnership dedicated to exploring film’s role in advancing knowledge about social entrepreneurship.
The grant will support the launch of STORIES OF CHANGE: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FOCUS THROUGH
DOCUMENTARY, a new initiative spearheaded by the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program.
STORIES OF CHANGE builds on earlier work between the Skoll Foundation and Sundance Institute in exploring the
potential of combining the art of storytelling with the impact of social entrepreneurship. This partnership will help
create new opportunities for leading social entrepreneurs and outstanding documentary filmmakers to collaborate
and to create new projects that advance the innovative approaches found in both fields.
“The challenges we currently face as a global society demand deep understanding and inspired solutions,†said Cara
Mertes, Director, Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program. “This partnership is based on the belief that
exemplary documentary storytellers and visionary social entrepreneurs have much to share, and more to learn from
each other. We hope both good film projects, as well as creative possibilities in democratic practice which inform
contemporary public thought will emerge through new networks created between the two fields.â€
STORIES OF CHANGE is the only multi-year, multi-million dollar grant awarded by the Skoll Foundation that funds
both a new network of professional exchange, and the film projects which result. “Sundance Institute is an
internationally recognized resource for the world’s storytellers, and it has taken the lead in exploring the role of
documentary as an avenue for cultural expression in the 21st century,†said Sally Osberg, President and CEO of the
Skoll Foundation. “The Sundance Institute Documentary Program supports filmmakers who share a passion with
our social entrepreneurs for effecting lasting, transformative social change, and they have a unique capacity to
examine and amplify that passion for a global audience.”
STORIES OF CHANGE has several facets, including a year-round network connecting social entrepreneurs and
filmmakers centered on annual convenings at major events such as the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah
and the Skoll World Forum in Oxford, England. It will provide $1.2 million in film project grants to enable the
seeding, development and creation of new films; expand the audienceship of documentary films concerned with
social entrepreneurship; create an online resource for social entrepreneurs and filmmakers to facilitate individual
and community-level networking, collaboration and exchange of information, knowledge and expertise; and will
present case studies to frame and shape how those working in social entrepreneurship and film/media approach
creative concept development.
Since 1996, the Sundance Documentary Fund has supported more than 400 films in 52 countries. In its next phase,
the Sundance Institute Documentary Program is poised to become a center of gravity for human rights in film,
media and related fields globally, signaling the growing significance of the field.
“Storytelling is central and fundamental to who we are as humans,” said Ken Brecher, Executive Director, Sundance
Institute. “The Skoll partnership will further advance Sundance Institute’s interest in connecting dynamic
storytellers with the transformative thinking of some of the world’s social-change visionaries. Through this, we can
explore the capacity of contemporary-issue filmmaking to imagine new possibilities.
Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program
The Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program is a resource for contemporary-issue documentary filmmakers
globally. The program advances innovative nonfiction storytelling about a range of social issues, and promotes the
exhibition of documentary films to broad audiences. Through the Sundance Documentary Fund, the Documentary
Edit and Story Laboratory, Documentary Composers Laboratory as well as the Sundance Film Festival, the Sundance
Institute Independent Producers Conference and a variety of international initiatives, the program support the
filmmaker’s vision through a range of opportunities and services. Films that have received the financial and/or
creative support of the Sundance Institute Documentary Film Program include LONG NIGHT’S JOURNEY INTO
DAY, MY COUNTRY, MY COUNTRY, BORN INTO BROTHELS, IRON LADIES OF LIBERIA, MANDA BALA,
PARAGRAPH 175, LOST BOYS OF SUDAN, BLACK GOLD, DEVIL CAME ON HORSEBACK and IRAQ IN
FRAGMENTS.
Sundance Institute
Founded by Robert Redford in 1981, Sundance Institute is dedicated to the development of artists of independent
vision and the exhibition of their new work. Since its inception, the Institute has grown into an internationally
recognized resource for filmmakers and other artists. Sundance Institute conducts national and international labs
for filmmakers, screenwriters, composers, writers and theatre artists. The annual Sundance Film Festival, a major
program of Sundance Institute, is held each January and is considered the premier showcase for American and
international independent film. The Institute supports non-fiction filmmakers through the Documentary Film
Program by providing year-round support through the Sundance Documentary Fund and a series of programs that
nurture their growth, encourage the exploration of innovative nonfiction storytelling and promote the exhibition of
documentary films to a broader audience. Through the Sundance Institute Theatre Program, the Institute is
committed to invigorating the national theatre movement with original and creative work and to nurturing the
diversity of artistic expression among theatre artists. The Institute also maintains The Sundance Collection at UCLA,
a unique archive of independent film.
Skoll Foundation
Headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley, the Skoll Foundation was created in 1999 by eBay’s first president, Jeff
Skoll, to promote his vision for a more peaceful and prosperous world. Today, the Skoll Foundation advances
systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting and celebrating social
entrepreneurs – individuals dedicated to pioneering new solutions that result in lasting improvements to complex
social problems. It invests in social entrepreneurs through the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. It
connects them through Social Edge, an online community at www.socialedge.org and via the annual Skoll World
Forum on Social Entrepreneurship at Oxford University. It celebrates social entrepreneurs through such projects as
the PBS Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Fund, which promotes large-scale public awareness of social
entrepreneurship. For more information, visit www.skollfoundation.org.
Some time ago I teased you all with a reference to TMPG’s MPEG editing tools, as these are the tools we are using to import all of our contest entries into our system. We have had particularly good luck with these tools over the course of the past couple of months, as they provide highly-optimized DVD-compliant output.
First off, a criticism: TMPGEnc 4.3.1.222 Xpress and TSUNAMI-MPEG Media Editor 1.3.2.98 will only show frame addresses as fractional seconds instead of by frame numbers (e.g. if you were at 0h 32m 43s 15f, these programs would report 0:32:43:50 as the clip position.)
Of the entries we’ve accepted thus far, we’ve had only one clip that was sufficiently mutilated that Media Editor didn’t like it. We encoded that one with SUPER instead, which is a free encoder suite that does a reasonably good job and handles a wide array of formats (both incoming and outgoing), but has a highly-annoying download process that forces you to read many screens before you can pull down the file.
TMPGEnc 4 Xpress also appears to be quite adept at performing video standards coversion. We converted a QuickTime H.264 720p entry to widescreen DVD format with no issues at all (and got gorgeous output), and a conversion from PAL to NTSC went quite smoothly as well. It takes some time on our old machine, though; if you need to do your encoding in a hurry, you want something faster than our conversion machine (which uses an Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz with 400MHz FSB.)
For the days when we get multiple entries, both programs make our lives easier by including batch rendering capabilities. You set up your videos for encoding and add them to the batch for processing, then when you’ve got everything ready, hit the render button and walk away. Your files land where you want, and you’re ready to drag those files into your DVD authoring software of choice.
If the free conversion tools on the Internet don’t do it for you, we wouldn’t have a problem recommending these affordable and high-performance tools from TMPG. (Though you will enjoy them even more if you have a more-recent computer.)
In this week’s episode, Brandon Pinard, the newest member of the Editorial team, takes us through the major types of transitions. If you ever wanted to know more about cuts, fades or dissolves, this is an essential episode.
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reprinted from an Adobe press release:
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Septempber 24, 2007 — Adobe Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq:ADBE) today announced the immediate availability of Adobe® Premiere® Elements 4, a major upgrade to the best-selling consumer video-editing software. Available for Windows®, Adobe Premiere Elements software offers easy and flexible ways to create home movies with amazing video and audio effects in just minutes, and then share them on DVDs, via mobile devices or upload them directly to YouTube and other social networking sites. Adobe Premiere Elements includes a wealth of new functionality, including an Organizer to help find and sort video clips, one-click movie themes and an improved easy-to-use interface.
In addition, Adobe today announced Adobe Photoshop® Elements 6 software, a complete photo-editing solution (see separate press release). Available separately or together in a single retail package, Photoshop Elements & Adobe Premiere Elements give photo and video enthusiasts more creative ways to organize, edit, create and share digital photos and home movies.
“Social networking sites inspired a heightened interest in creating and sharing videos,†said John Loiacono, senior vice president of Creative Solutions at Adobe. “Video editing is a part of that process and users demand ease, speed and the ability to make professional-quality movies that grab the attention of viewers. With the ability to upload movies to the Web in Adobe Flash® Player compatible video, the ‘YouTube ready’ format, Premiere Elements’ new user experience does all the heavy lifting, with templates and drag-and-drop effects that will leave a lasting impact.â€
Create Movies with Amazing Style and Effects
Adobe Premiere Elements 4 includes new features for creating rich movies in just minutes. Tight integration with Photoshop Elements and a shared Organizer, with a common database accessible from either application, allow users to sort video clips and still photos - with visual tagging options for categorizing by people, places, or events. Once the clips are chosen, consumers can apply event- or style-based movie themes to turn a sequence of scenes into a polished movie in just a few clicks. Background music and sound effects help underscore emotion, add emphasis, or create a mood. The new Audio Mixer works just like a mixing board in a recording studio, allowing the adjustment of relative volumes with sliders so audio can still be heard if and when desired. Adobe Premiere Elements automatically detects the tempo of the musical soundtrack and syncs the beginning and end of each scene with the beats for more dynamic slideshows and engaging movies. All of these new features are available within a clean, easy-to-use, updated interface for creating a polished movie fast.
Share Your Movies Virtually Anywhere
The new Sharing Center centralizes many ways to show off videos. Consumers can upload and share videos in multiple ways including on disc, the Web, and mobile devices such as the Apple iPhone. Videos can be exported in Adobe Flash Player compatible video to Web sites without requiring any special encoding. Video enthusiasts can also take advantage of the latest technology and enjoy movies in high definition, including Blu-ray Disc. Adobe Premiere Elements 4 takes care of optimizing and formatting for the specific destination so movies always look great.
Adobe Offers Complete Line of Products for Every Level
Adobe offers video products that meet the needs of every individual: Adobe Premiere Elements for the video enthusiast who wants to create a movie in just 15 minutes and Adobe Premiere Pro for the professional or advanced amateur videographer. Adobe is also pioneering new ways to deliver its industry leading video technologies with Premiere Express, a video remix and editing tool available on popular Web sites such as MTV.com, Photobucket and YouTube.
Pricing and Availability
Adobe’s digital imaging and digital video products are available immediately at www.adobe.com and online retailers including, Amazon.com. The products will also be available at Best Buy, Staples, Costco, Fry’s, Circuit City, Office Max, Office Depot, Microcenter, J&R, Buy.com and NewEgg.com. Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 and Adobe Premiere Elements 4 for Windows are available separately for an estimated street price of US$99.99 each. Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 & Adobe Premiere Elements 4 for Windows is available as a bundle at an estimated street price of US$149.99. Photoshop Elements 6 for the Macintosh platform will be available in early 2008. Information about the other language versions, as well as pricing, upgrade and support policies for other countries is available on www.adobe.com/go/pre4 . For more information, customers can call 1-800-492-3623.
Just when you thought Premiere Elements couldn’t get any better, along comes the 4th version with many improvements and a sleek looking interface. This latest installment takes an already robust video editor and simplifies the interface allowing the editor to quickly and easily apply fun transitions and themes that are completely customizable. The dark gray background of the GUI allows for your video to really pop-out, which is a nice improvement that’s also in the Premiere Pro application. This new version also adds a direct upload to YouTube feature and also supports Blu-ray technology. Adobe is still working on AVCHD support for this product and they hope to have that figured out soon.
Another great feature were pleased to see developed in Premiere Elements 4 is the new media management features. Organizing and accessing you content is much easier with custom tags and star ratings for each video clip or still photo. Speaking of still photos, Photoshop Elements 6 is also made it’s debut. You can get both applications bundled together for $149.99 or separately for $99.99.