Review by 12XU

I’ve used Movie Studio before and found it effective and rock steady - version 13 is no different, though the learning curve can be a bit steep.

Installation was a breeze and went quickly. Startup is relatively fast, and once in the program you’re presented with multiple ways to get started, tutorials, etc. Help bubbles are on by default, which is helpful.

As far as functionality, the program just works. Once you get your head around how to use it (there are plenty of tutorials out there to help) the workflow makes sense and things move along quickly. It handles all relevant formats, including 4K video, which is fantastic. The included filters and plugins are extensive and useful, and really I can’t see most users outgrowing this software unless you’re moving into a professional setting.

Then you’ve got music - which is a huge bonus. In addition to Sound Forge, which is an incredibly solid and useful music editing program, Acid Music Studio is included, which makes it relatively easy and fun to create your own music for your video projects.

Frankly, I’m blown away by how much value is in this package - great video editing, audio editing, audio recording/creation and dvd authoring that would destroy far more expensive programs that were out only a few years ago. To get this package at this price is a steal, and I can recommend it wholeheartedly.