Adobe Debuts New Software for Digital Video and Photo
September 15, 2004
San Jose, CA - Adobe Systems announced two new products for digital photo and digital video applications, aimed at "hobbyists."
Available as separate products, Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Windows and Premiere Elements can also be purchased together in a single retail package.
Combined in one affordable solution, these products deliver the powerful software customers need to easily blend still photos with video clips, the company reports. Consumers can then create dynamic slideshows and photo-rich video projects - that can be burned to DVD and easily viewed by friends and family on the TV screen.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 software adds new organization and sharing functionality, as well as the latest image editing tools; Adobe Premiere Elements software delivers the professional-level results consumers expect from Adobe in an all-new product that combines simple video capture, sophisticated editing and quick output to DVD.
Essential features in Premiere Elements include: reliable transfer of footage from DV camcorders to the video timeline with no interruptions; automatic shifting of video clips to fill in any gaps whenever scenes are trimmed or rearranged; and integrated DVD burning which makes it simple to create DVDs that are fun to share and convenient to watch. Consumers can experiment with a wide range of easy-to-use special effects, like warping, twirls and pans, as well as broadcast-quality scene transitions and titles. Adobe Premiere Elements customers can easily add sound effects and music - up to 99 audio tracks at a time - to set the mood for their home movies.
Photoshop Elements 3.0 adds new ways to organize photos and share photos, to the award-winning photo editing functionality that has long been a hallmark of the product. Customers can now share photos with friends and family that include framed photos right within an e-mail; dynamic slideshows that include music and special effect transitions; and access to high quality photo prints via easy-to-use online print services. Photoshop Elements 3.0 also adds new editing solutions, including one-click fixes that quickly enhance photos, as well as more sophisticated editing tools that allow people to remove imperfections, transform photos with effects and filters and correct color and lighting.
Pricing and Availability
Shipping later this fall, Adobe's consumer digital imaging and digital video products can now be pre-ordered.
Premiere Elements for Windows XP (Home, Professional, Media Center with Service Pack 1) is available for an estimated street price of US $99.99.
Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Windows XP (Home, Professional with Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4) is US $99.99 and
Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Macintosh is US $89.99.
Photoshop Elements 3.0 plus Premiere Elements for Windows can be pre-ordered at an estimated street price of US $149.99.
For more information, visit
www.adobe.com
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