Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0 Video Editing (DVD) Description:

It's easy to create your own cinematic masterpiece with the new Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0. Import files easily, choose from hundreds of special effects, convert audio to Dolby Digital stereo, and add music, titles, credits, and more. With a bounty of new features along with flexibility and ease of use, Premiere Elements 2.0 is a top choice for home users who want to make professional looking videos without a lot of fuss.

Grab from virtually any media device with the new Media Downloader.

Easily delete unwanted footage and the timeline will automatically adjust.

Choose from hundreds of special effects to dazzle your audience.

Build dynamic, personalized DVD menus from templates or create your own from scratch.

It all starts with easy data transfer of DVD footage via fast USB or FireWire connections directly into the timeline. You can now grab video, audio, or still images from virtually any device, including cell phones, DVDs, camcorders, digital cameras, and more, using the Media Downloader. Once all your files are ready, you can work in a custom editing studio that gives you a flexible workspace that resizes and adjusts the area to your needs. Once you delete unwanted footage, the timeline will automatically resize everything for you. If you want to save your project, you can easily transfer the work to another PC or archive it for future editing. Hundreds of special effects are at your fingertips to let you customize and add sparkle and personality to your movie. And if you're unsure what an effect will look like, the sneak preview function will let you view the effect before you apply it. Special transitions like fades, dissolves and wipes--or even your own customized transitions--can make moving from scene to scene seamless. Add text and moving graphics, or even use TV-style effects to add more unique elements to your movie. Choose from professional Adobe fonts designed just for video and add shadows, glows, and other effects. It also features over 100 professionally-designed templates for credits. Make your own soundtrack in Dolby Digital stereo with up to 99 audio tracks that you can edit with precise waveform controls. If you're unsure where to start, the program features how-to guides, and the Adobe website offers free tutorials and hints to help you get your project going. Once your movie is ready, you can create personalized DVD menus from dozens of templates or ones you've designed yourself. Choose from moving backgrounds, buttons, text, and more. You can automatically create scene indexes or chapters to link to specific parts of you video--just like professional movies. Burning DVDs requires just a few simple clicks. Or, you can save to VHS or other formats for handhelds, cell phones, the Web, and more. You can also view your movie in a traditional TV format (4:3) or in widescreen (16:9). Convert to NTSC or PAL in a single slick. New features in Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0:

• Grab from virtually any media device
• Build dynamic, personalized DVD menus
• Work in a custom editing studio
• Transfer videos to and play on portable video players
• Sneak-preview effects
• Save work in progress
• Choose from hundreds of special effects
• New Properties panel lets you view filters and effects applied to each frame
• Enjoy rich Dolby Digital sound
• Burn DVDS in a few easy clicks