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(More customer reviews)Corel has for years been the coulda shoulda also ran in multiple areas. Their CorelDraw/PhotoPaint graphics package is arguably as good as Adobe's Illustrator/Photoshop, and at times and for versions was perhaps better. Their WordPerfect was a true contender to Microsoft's Word, before MS's Word became the de facto standard. Their Ventura publishing program was considered by many to be the best desktop publishing program available...until Corel seemingly stopped promoting it and allowed Adobe and others to overtake it in that arena.
Unfortunately, bad management, bad decision and bad marketing have all but doomed Corel to second (or third) banana status over the years. That doesn't mean their software isn't good (and sometimes outstanding), but it means they don't have the market presence of Adobe, Apple and Microsoft.
At any rate, I came to this software package with some hopes, based on the software in Corel's library.
This package essentially ties together multiple multi-media apps into one convenient, moderately priced package. You get Corel PaintShop Photo Express (photo editing software), Corel VideoStudio Express (video editing software), Corel DVD Factory (CD/DVD burning software) and Corel WinDVD (DVD viewing software). Most people already have some sort of DVD burning software and DVD viewing software (in many cases an OEM version of WinDVD), so the big hooks here are the photo and video software.
So far, so good.
Unfortunately, it turns out that all the software is limited and dumbed down. If all you need to do is change the size of your photos, or "auto fix" them, or play with a limited number of goofy effects, then this program will work fine. But try to get under the hood, and there's really not a lot of "there" there...OK for Grandma--and maybe even great for Grandma because lack of options means lack of possibilities to get confused--but not so great for anyone used to, say, Photoshop Elements.
The video editor is similarly lacking. I came at this with experience with both Apple's iMovie and Adobe's Premier Elements. Both of those programs are superficially easy to use but allow a lot of serious editing to those who want to get more involved. The video editor in this suite seems to offer something similar to the glossy high level stuff in those two programs, but not much in the way of deeper options. Again, this might be great for Grandma (if you have a Grandma who would actually attempt to edit a video, which would make her the most unusual Grandma I know), but isn't going to satisfy someone more interested in producing cool videos...
One nice feature of the photo and video editing programs is that they can automatically upload stuff to places like FaceBook. I tried this feature, and it worked fine. But again, similar features are offered by Adobe and others.
As for the CD/DVD writing software...I tried it once for the purposes of this review, and it worked fine. But again, it has very limited options compared to something like Nero or Roxio, and most people interested in serious burning have one of those already installed.
The WinDVD video viewing program is very good. It is also widely distributed for "free" in OEM form with DVD drives, new computers, etc. There are only two widely used commercial (not for free) video viewing programs: WinDVD and PowerDVD, and they both have their strengths, but either would be acceptable. When I first got this software, I hoped that the WinDVD included would be the higher end package, which supports playback of HD/BlueRay format DVDs. Unfortunately, no. This is just the standard version that (as noted) you probably already have.
On the whole, you get a lot of software in this bundle, but element of the package has shortcomings.
The photo editor is inferior to the popular Adobe Photoshop Elements.
The video editor is significantly inferior to the popular Adobe Premier Elements or Apple's iMovie.
The CD/DVD writing software is inferior to offerings by Nero and Roxio.
The WinDVD software is excellent, but many (if not most) will already have either the similar OEM version of WinDVD or else the competing PowerDVD. The included version does NOT support HD or Blueray, so it offers no real advantage to the DVD viewing software you already have.
If the idea of simplicity and all-in-one-box appeals to you, this may be your best selection. Admittedly, this box of software is appreciably cheaper than buying all four pieces of software from any vendor(s). But if you plan to get beyond the basics of photo and video editing, you may regret this choice in the end.
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Do you take photos and videos with a point-and-shoot digital camera? Then Corel Digital Studio 2010 is perfect for you. This fast and simple digital media suite is designed to let you edit photos fast, and turn video clips into movies in minutes. Plus, you get everything you need to create stunning photo books, slideshows and DVDs.
Corel Digital Studio 2010 is the easiest photo, video and DVD burning software you'll ever use.
Organize Automatically capture digital media from virtually any device to get started quickly. Then view all your photos, videos and music in one easy place. Organize by folder, album, date, rating or keyword tag to find files fast.
Edit Fix it fast with one-click photo-editing and video-editing tools. Quickly crop, rotate, sharpen, remove red-eye and more to bring out the best in your digital photos. Trim, combine and enhance video clips in seconds. You can even edit, burn and share your HD videos.
Create Get creative with professionally designed templates that help you capture your memories in style. Create stunning photo books, slideshows, calendars, cards and more. Make a polished movie in just minutes with easy movie making tools. Or, bring your favorite photos, videos and music together in one amazing piece.
Share Give friends and family the front seat to the show of your life! Upload photos and videos to Facebook, Flickr and YouTube. Copy videos and movies to iPod, iPhone, PSP and other mobile devices. Print photos at home or order from our online printing service. Then burn DVDs and CDs for easy sharing and safekeeping.
Organize videos and photos together When it comes to software for making movies and photos, nothing beats Digital Studio 2010. Look how easy it is to get started!
Automatic Importing Quickly copy all your videos, photos and music from your device to your computer. Digital Studio detects digital cameras, camcorders and mobile phones, so you can easily send all your files to the Media Organizer for quick viewing.
One Common Workspace For the first time on the PC, Digital Studio combines photo editing and movie making software with DVD and AVCHD burning, creative projects and easy sharing, all with a visual workspace that makes your experience simple and fun. Now you can organize, edit, create, share and preserve all your memories in one place--faster, easier and with truly amazing results.
Simple Media Organizer Organize photos, videos and music all in one place and keep your memorable moments together. Digital Studio's Media Organizer is the starting point for all your projects across the suite, making it easy to move from one application to another. Know one, know them all!
Edit photos and videos the easy way Whether you're photo editing, movie making or both, Digital Studio helps you create as fast as you can click!
Express Edit Enhance photos and videos in minutes in Express Edit mode. Digital Studio lets you preview images and make your most common edits within a single viewing window. Crop, rotate and sharpen photos, remove red-eye, adjust brightness and more with just a few clicks. Use the QuickCut timeline to view and trim your video for fast results.
Movie Making Software Made Easy. Seriously Easy. Corel Digital Studio 2010 offers a groundbreaking new, visual approach to video-editing projects. Now movie making is something anyone can do! Use professional movie templates to instantly turn your video clips into a great-looking movie, complete with openings, titles and transitions. Or quickly personalize your video with your own voiceover, music and more. Trim unwanted content, make fast edits like reducing camera shake, and add titles, soundtracks and captions--all using the same simple workspace.
HD Video Edit, burn and share your AVCHD video clips.
Create photo and video projects Only Digital Studio combines photo editing and movie making software, giving you one simple place to create all your photo and video projects.
Digital Photo and Video Templates Make your stories unforgettable with professional-looking photo books, calendars, photo slideshows and movies that take only minutes to create. Just choose a photo or video style and add your personal touch. Order projects online or print from the suite with just a few clicks.
Windows 7 Touch Capabilities Get hands-on with your photos and videos in ways that were never possible before. Corel Digital Studio 2010 takes full advantage of Windows 7 touch-screen capabilities, moving beyond traditional menus and mouse clicks to a more natural and exciting creative experience.
Share and preserve your memories At home, on the go, online or off, Digital Studio 2010 lets you easily share your memories with family and friends.
Easy Sharing in any Format Burn DVDs, upload photos and videos to Facebook, Flickr and YouTube, attach them to email with automatic resizing, print right from your PC or order prints online. You can also copy files to iPod, iPhone, PSP or other mobile devices faster than ever.
DVD Playback with Hollywood Flair Watch your videos and movies in cinematic quality from DVD, movie files or straight from your digital camera with Corel WinDVD 2010, the world's #1 DVD player software. Then burn to DVD with Hollywood-style menus that make it easy to browse and watch your favorite scenes.
CD and DVD Burning Burn DVD or AVCHD movies, and burn music to disc in just a few clicks. Digital Studio lets you watch, share and back up your creations in no time.
What's Included Making movies, photos and DVDs is easy with Corel Digital Studio 2010. Find everything you need right here.
Corel PaintShop Photo Express 2010
Corel VideoStudio Express 2010
Corel DVD Factory 2010
Corel WinDVD 2010
Corel Quick Start Guide
Corel Guide (in product)
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