Roxio Creator’s 2009 is a wonderful new upgrade providing a rich variety of multi-media applications in one central suite, all for a very reasonable price. Creator pulls together this wide variety into a very easy to use package.
Getting Started With Roxio Creator 2009
The install process for Roxio Creator 2009 is fairly quick and painless. You can have it up and running in about twenty minutes. Roxio Creator 2009 offers a very basic user interface and even a novice can quickly begin working. The comparisons to iLife are very apt as Creator 2009 offers a huge variety of options, from audio and still to MP4 and even HD. More importantly it allows you to mix these applications together easily and seamlessly.
Video Editing Using Roxio Creator 2009
The video editing components of Roxio Creator 2009 are very user friendly, allowing novice editors the ability to quickly and cleanly edit photos, video and audio. Anyone familiar with timeline based editing will easily master the advanced settings. The tutorials are basic and helpful, but seem bare bones. The effects are useful and easy-to-use, providing nice touches to your finished video projects.
One of the more intriguing aspects is the video converter, which allows conversion to MPEG-4, WMV, DIVX and just about anything else. The single most interesting aspect that will be necessary in the future is the Blu-ray plug-in that has been made available.
Other Features of Roxio Creator 2009
The other features included are certainly what make Roxio Creator 2009 a bargain. From back-up storage, to photos and music, Creator 2009 provides quick and easy solutions for any media related problems that may arise. One of the more unique features being a simple step-by-step guide to digitize LP’s and tapes. Not to mention the CD & DVD burning programs that continue to be top notch.
The Final Word on Roxio Creator 2009
In conclusion Creator 2009 is the perfect introduction for anyone who is beginning to work in a variety of media. Considering the price compared to some of the more complex muilti-media suites this is a true bargain.
Special note: Creator 2009 has had some issues with Windows Vista; Roxio has released a patch to clear this up.
