Corel Digital Studio 2010
Rating:
out of 5.
Based on features, easy-of-use
and value for the money.
Pros: Very user-friendly. Fluid, integrated interface for easy workflow. Lots of templates for slide shows and movies. Price is right ($99 direct from Corel). See below for available discounts.
Cons: Intended for home users, not serious enthusiasts who may need more complex editing capabilities. Software speed is a little slow at times.
Intel® Core™ Duo T2400 1.83 GHz, AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 GHz or higher recommended
Microsoft® Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, or Windows® XP, with latest service packs installed
1 GB of RAM (2 GB or higher recommended)
128 MB VGA VRAM or higher (256 MB recommended)
4 GB of free hard drive space
Minimum display resolution: 1024 x 768
Windows® compatible sound card
Windows® compatible DVD-ROM for installation
Recordable DVD drive required for creating DVDs
Internet connection required for online features
Corel's new software suite Digital Studio 2010 integrates photo, video and DVD burning features for "point and shoot" photographers. The suite is specifically designed to be user-friendly to encourage the average person with little or no technical experience to create and share projects in minutes. Digital Studio has an integrated interface for easy workflow through a variety of applications and has been optimized for Windows 7.
Applications include:
Corel PaintShop Photo Express
Corel VideoStudio Express
Corel DVD Factory
Corel WinDVD
Corel Instant Viewer
Digital Studio Gadget
One of the most exciting aspects of Corel Digital Suite 2010 is that you get all these applications in one package and they are integrated to work together seamlessly in the same interface. No more importing and exporting back and forth using separate programs.
Media Organizer
Corel Digital Studio has one media organizer to simplify searching and organizing photos and videos. You can even access your music library to add your own soundtrack to slide shows and home movies.
Creative Projects
The software provides a simple, integrated way for designing photo projects including calendars, collages, greeting cards and photo books that you can print at home or have professionally printed using Corel's online service. You can create slide shows as well as edit, enhance and share home videos, including HD.
Editing
One-click photo-editing and special effects and video-editing tools make enhancing images and video quick and easy. Photo Editing tools include automatic adjustments for brightness, contrast and sharpness, blemish removal, red-eye fix, photo cropping and more. The advanced image-editing tools enable you to whiten teeth, paint on a tan, add photo edges and digital photo frames.
Simplified Sharing
Corel Digital Studio enables you to share your creative projects and photos and videos via email, on your iPod, iPhone or other mobile phone, as well as on social networking sites including Flickr, Facebook and YouTube.
Easy Backup and Burning
Corel has made backing up and burning to DVD or creating audio CS and MP3 discs very easy. Just drag and drop. You can also create DVD movies with professional looking Hollywood movie style menus.
Should You Buy Corel Digital Studio 2010?
Corel Digital Suite 2010 is a great option for
people looking for a fun and easy way to edit, enhance, organize and share their digital photos and video. The software is very easy to use and there are many creative templates to make your projects even faster and easier. Learn More about Corel Digital Studio.
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