Adobe Premiere Elements 8
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User Reviews
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Review Date: 2009-11-24
I'm not crazy about the having to have an Adobe ID to use the program. I'd prefer that on start up, the program opens to the main interface.
I use Windows 7, and it works fine so far. The only problem I've had is that the start up splash screen wanted me to verify my AdobeID email (which I thought I had done a long time ago). I clicked send and then it froze and I had to shut it down. It worked the second time though.
As far as video editing programs go, I have a somewhat older version of Pinnacle Studio as well as the Windows Movie Maker.
It's refreshing to have a program that is compatible with Windows 7 (I had to run Pinnacle Studio in compatibility mode).
One of the problems with Windows Movie Maker is that when importing an HD Video, it wouldn't let me import parts of the video. It would start at the begining and import the whole thing. Grr.
In Premiere, when you create a project, you have to select what type of video: HDV 1080i, 720p, DV Standard, Widescreen, etc. That might be confusing if you're not familiar with the options. It'd be great if the program just detected automatically from the source video.
I had to look for a bit to see what setting my camera was using.
I wouldn't say that Premiere is fast when it's creating a project.
The interface is very dark which is supposed to highlight the items you're editing, but it is a little hard to see some options.
After importing a video, an auto-analyzer starts which takes a quite a bit if your video is long. You can turn off some of the analyzing options, which I appreciate to help speed up video imports.
One thing that I like about the software is that it will reduce camera shake and fix other problems such as color issues with the video.
Video playback was not as smooth as other programs I've used. Probably because my computer is a little older, but the other programs played back video just fine.
You can upload video directly to YouTube which is a good feature.
It may be just me, bit it seems like the options should be a little more clear for just creating a simple video file (not a disc). Pinnacle Studio wins as far as ease of use. Premiere has a lot of options, but the usability could be improved.
User: T. Wheatley
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Summary: Wish the interface were easier to use
Helpful Votes: 0
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-24
Every other release, Adobe spews garbage. PE7 was pretty good although sluggish. PE8 is unusable. If it ever does load, it'll crash right in the middle of whatever you're doing, wasting tons of time. If they don't get their act together, I'm going to leave all Adobe products and never look back.
User: David Roach
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Summary: Does Adobe Care About It's Customers?
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-23
I had PSE 2.0 and it was GREAT! I thought 8 would be even better. After 8 hours of trying to get it to work, still with no success, I can't recommend it.
My computer has plenty of horse power, disk, memory, latest microsoft patches etc etc etc, and it still crashes when trying to open an existing or new project. No human support from Adobe on weekends (which is the only free time I have) and the online help was not useful.
I made a big mistake on this software and it has cost me hours.
User: J. Klaassen
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Summary: Crashes Constantly
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-23
This is the first software I have ever returned because it was so bad. I have used Premiere Elements 4 and 7 during the past few years. The only problems were slow rendering and occasional freezing. However, PE8 would not even install properly. I tried it on two different computers and it installed but would not open a new project. Neither would it open a project from PE7. Most disappointing of all were the series of ineffective suggestions from Adobe support, which were cookie-cutter general responses. The last suggestion was to deactivate and reinstall. However, the application has to be OPEN before it can be deactivated and all I have seen is the welcome screen. I have already ordered a Sony product and I hope to have more success with that. I could still use PE7 but I am so annoyed that I don't want to. Save yourself a headache, and don't get PE8.
User: D. Gregory
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Summary: Poor quality product and lack of Adobe support
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
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Review Date: 2009-11-21
My daughter is really into taking and editing video, and I suggested that she could use some better quality software. Trusting the Adobe name, I downloaded the trial version of Premier Elements 8. All I can say is that while I rarely give just 1 star to anything, this one deserves it. The introductory "tutorial" information is all marketing -- it doesn't walk you through using the software at all. Performance is extremely sluggish (running on a 2.13 GHz dual-core processor with 2 GB of RAM on XP, well above the minimum requirements). Even though we haven't used the program since this morning, there's still an "Organizer" process hanging around holding about 450 MB of RAM hostage. And now when I tried to restart the program, it's hung. I guess I've got to reboot if I want to use this thing again.
In short, despite the cachet of the Adobe name, this thing is a disaster. I wish I had read the reviews here before I took the time to download and install this thing.
User: Alan S. Mazer
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Summary: Wow, this thing is horrible
Helpful Votes: 1
Total Votes: 1
Editorial Reviews
With Adobe Premiere Elements 8, the newest version of the #1 selling video-editing software, making incredible movies is easier than ever. Bring all your video clips and photos together in one convenient place where you can easily find, view, and manage them; protect them with automatic online backup and 2GB of free storage; and then dive right into a full range of creative activities. Create your movies with smart, automated options that save you time and effort. Enhance your stories with professional effects and sound. And share movies with friends and family in interactive online experiences and on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, mobile devices, and YouTube. Making incredible movies is easier than ever. | Effortlessly create incredible moviesAdobe Premiere Elements 8 software offers a complete solution for easy moviemaking:
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Do it all with one powerful yet easy-to-use product
Use Adobe Premiere Elements 8 software for all your video needs. Import and manage your video clips; edit them together yourself or choose automated options to effortlessly create incredible movies; enhance your movies with professional-quality effects, sound, titles, and Hollywood-style motion menus; share them on the web, on disc, and everywhere else; protect them with automatic online backup and 2GB of free storage--enough for up to 24 minutes of DVD-quality video or 1,500 photos; and view them anywhere you are.
Create a polished movie instantly
Using creative techniques from Hollywood directors, InstantMovie automatically edits together your best clips with coordinated music, titles, effects, and transitions from your choice of movie theme. New customization options enable you to get just the results you envision. And all-new themes are included.
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Want to find your best video clips or clips that meet a particular set of criteria? The Auto-Analyzer automatically tags your footage and photos for quality and interest, and a variety of smart search options make it easy to zero in on just the media you need.
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Make movies with drag-and-drop ease
Create your story fast in the Sceneline, an easier alternative to the more traditional video-editing Timeline. Make your movie by simply dragging and dropping thumbnails of your clips, transitions, and effects.
Edit and preview in one convenient place
Edit and view your movie in one convenient place--the large Monitor window--where you can easily trim and split clips, drop filters and effects right on a frame, create fun picture-in-picture effects, type titles and text right on the screen, and more.
Add professional-quality effects and transitions
Add entertaining graphics that automatically follow the action in your movie. Easily combine elements from different scenes for entertaining results. And add visual appeal with hundreds of amazing special effects and TV-style transitions, including several all-new options.
Energize your movies with music
Use SmartSound to add a variety of musical soundtracks that automatically adjust to perfectly match the length of your movie. Even synchronize scenes to the beat of your soundtrack.
Get creative inspiration
Bring your ideas to life with relevant tutorials that appear just when you need them. New tutorials help you explore creative possibilities.
Conveniently share your movie and enjoy the latest technology
Follow easy steps to create your movie once and then share it in many ways, including on disc, the web, or mobile devices. Share on high-quality HD or Blu-ray Disc, so you can enjoy your movie on virtually any screen, from your iPod to your HD flat screen TV.
Top new benefits of Adobe Premiere Elements 8
Experience the ultimate media management hub
Bring all your video clips and photos together in the powerful, easy-to-use, fully featured new Organizer--the hub of yourvideo and photo experience. Easily find, view, manage, and protect your media, and then dive into a full range of creative activities and start enjoying your memories.
Save time with new automated options
Make movies with less effort. Adobe Premiere Elements can automatically fix shaky footage and color and lighting problems, trim away all but your best footage, and balance audio elements to give you professional-quality sound throughout your movie.
Enliven the action with artwork and animations
Add sparkle to your scenes thanks to an all-new library of artwork, including fun frames, objects, and animations.
See the same video clips and photos on every computer
Forget trying to manually maintain your clips and photos across multiple computers. With automatic syncing, media added or edited on one computer will automatically be synced to another.
Share memories in fresh, exciting ways on the web
Showcase your videos in one-of-a-kind Online Albums with your choice of dynamic, animated templates. Adobe Flash technology lets viewers interact with your videos for an entertaining experience. And share via public or private galleries--friends and family won't have to register to look.
Get the big picture
See the full effect of your video clips and photos from within the Organizer with new full-screen previews.
Enjoy support for Windows 7
Take advantage of support for the new Windows 7 platform and the hands-on capabilities of Windows Touch technology.
Product Details
- Adobe Premiere Elements 8 makes it easy to make incredible movies with less effort, enhance your stories with professional style, share virtually anywhere, and easily manage and protect your videos
- Use automated moviemaking options to make incredible movies with less effort, and enhance your stories with professional-quality effects and sound
- Share on YouTube, your own website, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and mobile devices
- Easily manage and protect all your video clips and photos from one convenient place
- Enjoy automatic online backup with 2GB of free storage, and access your videos and photos anywhere you are
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