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My rating:
4 stars
Product:

Switch

Version: 1.05

Audio conversions are only a click away

Pros: The versatility in converting audio formats, I've used it to convert Real Audio files, which aren't accepted by iTunes or many software programs, into MP3 files. The fact that you can set it to whatever bitrate you prefer compliments this converter.

Cons: Unfortunately, setting an audio file to a 128 kbps bitrate or higher from a lower quality piece won't do much to improve the sound. Also, it won't convert video files; it will only handle the audio portion.

Posted: 06-Feb-2007 07:10:22 PM

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My rating:
5 stars
Product:

Adobe After Effects

Version: 7

AE has evolved once more

Pros: After Effects made the most significant changes from version 6.0. Version 7 introduces us to pre-made background animations for producers in a pinch. The redesigned interface on this and Premiere Pro allows for a less cluttered workspace, and the new graph editor feature provides more control over keyframes for those who are detail-oriented.

Cons: You have to get the Production Studio bundle in order to take advantage of the Dynamic Link feature, otherwise you're still stuck with waiting to render a composition before importing it into a video editing program.

Posted: 16-Nov-2006 10:36:01 PM

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4 stars
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Adobe InDesign

Version: CS2

Evolved form of Pagemaker, but still the same product

Pros: Like Pagemaker, its ability to incorporate Adobe Photoshop software is what propels this software to the professional level of desktop publishing, there are a few more features than Pagemaker could, and they kept the Pagemaker toolbar as well.

Cons: Trying to find where the old Pagemaker controls are, since those same controls are needed to design newspapers and magazines in Indesign. Otherwise, two very similar programs.

Posted: 08-Feb-2006 02:18:59 PM

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5 stars
Product:

Adobe Photoshop

Version: CS2

The flagship shows no sign of relinquishing control

Pros: Adobe never fails to amaze us with the new features that comes with new versions of their software. Their flagship product, Photoshop, is no exception. The image warp tool is magnificent, and some of their other features that were non-existent in previous versions make photo/image editing a breeze. Multimedia workers will never truly know the full power of Adobe until they have Photoshop CS2 in their possession.

Cons: It requires a lot of RAM to operate, and some computers still don't have 320 MB of RAM in today's world.

Posted: 19-Feb-2006 12:15:51 AM

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1 stars
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Pinnacle Studio Plus

Version: 9.3.9

A $100 waste of time

Pros: My brother has used the program and has been able to export video projects using it.

Cons: The video timeline is distracting and somewhat difficult to work with, as is all of the other features on this system. Consumers are much better off with iMovie or Adobe Premiere Elements.

Posted: 14-Dec-2005 04:31:57 PM

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