Video capture technology is advancing at an incredible rate. Most consumers have video enabled cell phones that can be used to capture events at a moment’s notice. This fast moving trend has created a need for consumer video editors that can perform complex professional editing tasks, but that do not limit results.
Adobe has played in this realm for many years now. Hollywood video editors use Adobe Premiere Pro to produce full length motion pictures. Some of that same magical movie technology was injected into the newest release of Adobe’s consumer level video editing software. This award winning DNA has helped to develop the best consumer video editor on the market today, our “TopTenREVIEWS Bronze Award” winner, Adobe Premiere Elements 8.
The Elements Organizer is included with this solution as a separate application. You can import media, make minor adjustments and even share your pictures and videos right from the organizer. Also, you can now see full screen previews of your pictures and videos without leaving the organizer.
The Elements Organizer can automatically analyze imported media and apply tags based on quality or interesting content. Additional tags may be added based on who is in the shot, locations, events, etc.
As with any video editing software, there is a learning curve. Adobe makes this process painless by offering in-program help, online tutorials and a variety of other support features.
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For even more value, consider purchasing the Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 and Premiere Elements 8 Bundle.
Capturing video in Premiere Elements 8 is not limited to camcorders. Adobe Premiere Elements 8 can import video in a variety of formats including ASF, AVI, AVCHD, SWF, DV, DVD, H.264, HDV, MOD and TOD (JVC Everio, import only), MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MP3, WAV, QuickTime, Windows Media, and WMA. Other formats may also be available. Check out the Adobe website for more information about format options. Supported input devices include digital cameras, video enabled mobile phones and unprotected DVDs.
Adobe claims Premiere Elements 8 can support up to 99 video tracks and 99 audio tracks. This is only partially true. We found that there is nothing that prevents adding track 100, 101, 102, etc. The average consumer would not likely ever even have to worry about adding that many tracks but it appears the maximum number is only limited by your computer’s hardware. If it can handle it there is no limit that we can find.

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