![]() ![]() The only place to change the frame size and other screen and resolution options is a small Setup button on the welcome screen. We were also frustrated by the difficulty we had altering preset options. While the video effects will appear in the preview window, we found it especially frustrating to determine which clips we had added audio effects to and which we hadn't. For instance, in the Timeline view, the tiny thin line on a clip that indicates an effect has been added to it is almost impossible to detect. Premiere Elements 4 has its moments of not playing nice. Other programs, such as CyberLink PowerDirector 7and Magix Movie Edit Pro 14 Plus, rely heavily on icons, which often present their own learning curve in addition to learning the software itself. We found the emphasis on words over icons to be refreshing. When Premiere Elements opens to the default Get Media panel, you can select from multiple places from which to acquire media, including Card Reader, DV Camcorder, Files or Internet. Thanks to helpful written guides in each pane, a novice can use the program right out of the box. For straightforward video editing, this option saves a considerable amount of time. Our favorite feature is the ability to right-click on a clip in the Timeline view and instantly add fade-ins and fade-outs. If you also have Photoshop Elements 6 installed, the two programs share the organizer, making it easy to tweak photos before putting them in a slideshow. It improves on its predecessor with an organizer pane that allows you to tag, rate, and file individual video clips, music, and photos. ![]() Premiere Elements wants to be the one-stop shop for home-movie editors, and, depending on what you want to do with your video, it can be. ![]()
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