by dbcopper December 29, 2009 8:54 AM MST
Adobe has gone from one of my favorite software companies to the one I hate the most with the addition of Premier Elements 8 video editing software. It crashes, continually tries to sell you the uprated version in order to have the full effects. Why not sell the full program to begin with, that way I chose whether to buy or not and you do not irritate the client you've already won over by constantly reminding them that they did not buy the full package. How stupid can marketing people be? The program has no "Help" menu, and the "Tutorial" is available only with the additional $50 package, making the $100 version a decent paper weight and nothing more. Sorry to say all this, I would have paid for the full deal if I had known what I needed, but being shuffled out the back door by Adobe leaves me cold ... Last Adobe Product for me!
 
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Adobe Premiere Elements 8

Publisher: Adobe

Version: 8

Pros: Supports nearly all common video file formats. Drag and drop functionality for typical editing tasks. Frequently updated online library of templates and effects. Compatible with Blu-ray and HD.

Cons: Fairly steep learning curve. No multi-level menu creation tool.

The Verdict: All-around high performance video editing software with a feature set well suited for professional level editing.

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