For this small cost upgrade, you get six multicam tracks instead of four, enhanced color grading, a 3D title editor, better video stabilization, additional brushes for the painting system, more than 100 templates for the DVD menu creator, and a great many additional effects over the Pro version.

The price difference between them is quite narrow, and with regular online discounts there’s little reason to get the Pro version unless you’re absolutely sure you won’t need Ultimate’s features and want to save $20. VideoStudio is a Windows-only application, and comes in two forms: the cheaper Pro and more expensive Ultimate. The company has a tight relationship with its user-base thanks to its online forum, and many improvements in the software have come straight from user suggestions. Corel VideoStudio Pro at Amazon for $45.69 (opens in new tab)Īs a non-linear editor aimed at a consumer audience, you’d expect Corel VideoStudio to be easy to use, and it is.This review covers the Corel VideoStudio Ultimate but there is also a Pro version offering even more features but these are, as the name suggests, only really needed by professionals. This also offers impressive tutorials which can help beginners get to grips with even more complex video editing tools. For those with the hardware to run it, Corel VideoStudio Ultimate offers plenty of powers, from multi-camera editing, video mask creation, split screen templates, to a 3D title editor and more.

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