Corel Ulead VideoStudio v.11.0 Plus

Worked fine then quit permanently

Strengths: Had all the features needed including Dolby audio capture, very good user interface, trouble-free video capture and editing for a few days before it quit. (See below)

Weakness: Inability to capture audio stream from a USB video audio capture device - must connect audio separately through a sound card Line input. Wrong display of audio source even then, showing CD Input.

I enjoyed the trial version of 11 Plus for 5 days and was about to purchase it. Then it quit starting, which was not fixed by reinstalling it. A second reinstall after a complete scrub of all Ulead keys from the registry still didn\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t work. Corel offers no way of email contact despite a website link that seems to suggest that. Their FAQs omit this problem, which I...
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I enjoyed the trial version of 11 Plus for 5 days and was about to purchase it. Then it quit starting, which was not fixed by reinstalling it. A second reinstall after a complete scrub of all Ulead keys from the registry still didn\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t work. Corel offers no way of email contact despite a website link that seems to suggest that. Their FAQs omit this problem, which I see has been experienced by others. One user said they cured this by reinstalling XP SP2, which I refuse to do for defective software. Thank goodness I held off on paying for this! If Corel ever hears about this problem and fixes it, I would try the 30-day free trial again (for all 30 days).

By rwp728 - Feb 11, 2008

VS 11 plus

Strengths: Easy and reliable

Weakness: none

Really easy to use software - reminds of constantly crashing pinnacle - has not crashed on me so far - this editing software has most (well?) of the features of pro softwares in very compact and easy to use package. Would recommend to beginner to a pro - gives you tons of options and solutions - did I mention it's easy to use! :)

By SILBER21 - Nov 19, 2007

Easy to Use. Many Features

Strengths: Easy to use. Converts video efficiently

Weakness: Cannot read .rmvb format, and .tp HPTV file. No Divx. Don't feel much improvement over Version 10.

Yes the software lists many new features over version 10. But for my use I don't feel that way. The output format is similar to ver.10 though it has many fancy names like iPod or Zune. But no Divx, or Xv?. I got it for $20 after rebate.

By maylh - Nov 14, 2007

Ulead VideoStudio 11 Plus - Great video editing solution!

Strengths: Imports videos, images, audio quickly; easy to use; inexpensive; will meet most needs.

Weakness: Seems to crash once in a while, a few things not easy (like rearranging titles and audio).

This program does crash for me once in a while on xp--not sure why. But it is a good program otherwise: Quick to import videos, images, audio from almost any source and also quick to create AVIs, WMVs, DVD menus, more. Interface is easy to navigate. Some tasks not as easy as hoped to accompish though--like rearranging titles and audio. A few limitations can be annoying too, like no way to have...
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This program does crash for me once in a while on xp--not sure why. But it is a good program otherwise: Quick to import videos, images, audio from almost any source and also quick to create AVIs, WMVs, DVD menus, more. Interface is easy to navigate. Some tasks not as easy as hoped to accompish though--like rearranging titles and audio. A few limitations can be annoying too, like no way to have title items fade in or out at different times. But overall, for the inexpensive price ($50 on sale at amazon), this is a fantastic video editing program packed with many useful features that will keep you putting out nice video projects.

By wrtoyworks - Oct 18, 2007

A must-have video edit software

Strengths: easy to use and as powerful as its competitor

Weakness: None

I had used Vegas Movie Studio Platinum from Sony,Corel was much better and easier to use. Sony's software I just found too difficult and confusing, but quickly picked up VideoStudio. The ability to create 5.1 sound and the compability to ITunes add a plus to this product. It gives you the option of a straight dv transfer. Within a few clicks you will have a finished product with menus. Is it that...
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I had used Vegas Movie Studio Platinum from Sony,Corel was much better and easier to use. Sony's software I just found too difficult and confusing, but quickly picked up VideoStudio. The ability to create 5.1 sound and the compability to ITunes add a plus to this product. It gives you the option of a straight dv transfer. Within a few clicks you will have a finished product with menus. Is it that cool?

By consumergadgets - Oct 31, 2007