The Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows is pretty much a complete remake over version 10, aimed as much as possible at ease of use -- at user-friendliness, very easy video editing, an efficient workflow, and instant web-sharing (and it's compatible with both PCs and Macs). Premiere Elements has for a long time been among the most-used consumer-level editing programs available, and version 11 is in all regards the best Elements yet.
The new interface is beautifully light-colored and welcoming, and it provides easy navigation and furthermore is open to customization. The timeline is "open" and supports most any video, audio and photo file formats, working efficiently with all of them without requiring them to first be converted to one same format.
Elements additionally features a very broad and powerful media organizer, all types of movie-style effects and transitions, strong correction tools for both video and audio, and, among much more, several "quick-edit," "on-the-go" tools, like InstantMovie, which automatically creates a cut with music and titles and transitions.
Whether you're an enthusiast or you appreciate organizing home videos and photos into memorable packages, Elements 11, especially at its affordable price point, is a good and reliable way to go.
| System Requirements |
Windows: - 2GHz or faster processor with SSE2 support; dual-core processor required for HDV or AVCHD editing and Blu-ray or AVCHD export - Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Windows Media Center, Windows Vista (all applications run native on 32-bit operating systems and in 32-bit compatibility mode on 64-bit operating systems), Windows 7, or Windows 8 (Adobe Premiere Elements Editor runs native on 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems; all other applications run native on 32-bit operating systems and in 32-bit compatibility mode on 64-bit operating systems) - 2GB of RAM - 4GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 5GB to download content - Graphics card with latest updated drivers - Color monitor with 16-bit color video card - 1024 x 768 display resolution - Microsoft DirectX 9 or 10 compatible sound and display driver - DVD-ROM drive (compatible DVD burner required to burn DVDs; compatible Blu-ray burner required to burn Blu-ray discs) - DV/i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394 interface to connect a Digital 8 DV camcorder QuickTime 7 software - Windows Media Player (required if importing/exporting Windows Media formats) - Internet connection required for Internet-based services Mac OS: - 64-bit multicore Intel processor - Mac OS X v10.6 through v10.8 - 2GB of RAM - 4GB of available hard-disk space to install applications; additional 5GB to download content - Graphics card with latest updated drivers - 1024 x 768 display resolution - DVD-ROM drive (compatible DVD burner required to burn DVDs; compatible Blu-ray burner required to burn Blu-ray discs) - DV/i.LINK/FireWire/IEEE 1394 interface to connect a Digital 8 DV camcorder QuickTime 7 software - Internet connection required for Internet-based services |
| Supported Formats |
Import/Export: AVCHD Blu-ray Disc (export only) DV-AVI (import/export on Windows, import only on Mac OS) DVD Dolby Digital Stereo H.264 HDV MPEG-1 (import only) MPEG-2 MPEG-4 MP3 QuickTime Windows Media (Windows only) And many more Import/export of some formats may require activation via an Internet connection. Activation is fast, easy, and free. |
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Ok, I've been very intimidated by video but this product has calmed my fears and helped me to willingly embrace video. It has been so easy to use and it gives fantastic results.
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Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
this is the best store in usa than you b&h great software for my web and video editing
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Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
watch the online videos to get you started they are very helpful
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Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I was a bit slow getting started with the software. I wanted to learn it as I needed to apply a functionality. I found that the ability to understand the software increased as I worked more with it.
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Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I used to be a film maker - then when PC video came around, I bought Premiere along with a capture card and started editing videos. Since Premiere uses a film-like work flow, it was a natural for me. I've been away from video editing for quite some time - now with HD on my iPhone, I needed something to edit w/o a big learning curve. I downloaded Premiere Elements to my new Asus G655VW and voila! I was right at home. It's fast and works perfectly.
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Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Adobe Premiere Elements 11 is easy to use yet offers so much! It has two modes basic mode for basic editing and expert mode for advanced editing to make a movie just the way you like it!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Great for my home movies!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Premiere Elements is a fairly good video editor if you don't have a lot of money to spend; it can handle HD video from a Canon dSLR, and runs OK on an older (2010) laptop (but not overly fast). However, it lacks some helpful features like video noise reduction and an easy, obvious way to apply effects to all clips (like a sharpening filter to a group of clips). Its audio noise reduction tools are quite stellar, and the color and exposure modification tools work well too. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to spend <$100 on video software, but if you can afford it, get something better.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Not all of the features found in a high end program, but very easy to use and Elements turns out pro quality work
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
This is my first video editting experience and I was surprised by how quickly I was able to learn and utilize the Quick version of PE 11. I am using it to edit business presentation videos and I only wish it had PIP graphics capability. Otherwise I am very pleased with it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
User friendly interface. A lot of useful features. The "Quick Video" feature is very cool. You can produce a great video theme various themes quickly and easily.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
It has a very good orgainzer where you can recognize a specific video by it's icon. It
also reads a lot of different video formats
without a problem which makes it very useful.
I have only done minor editing at this time
but expect to do more in the future. Easy to
use.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Great for the occasional user like me. I've tried the pro version (older version of Adobe Premiere) and just couldn't figure it out. This product is very easy and understandable with plenty of tutorials and help. The guided version is a blessing. The price is incredible for such a powerful program. Since I don't do all that much video, having this affordable and easy to use program made it good for my wallet and good for my sanity. It does have one major flaw and that is it doesn't like dual screens. I prefer working on monitor 2 and it simply won't go there without heavy prodding. I've figured out how to do it but it's not easy.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I tried two other programs that did not work for me. I've always trusted Adobe and Premiere Elements worked perfectly and is getting my projects done. I was able to edit videos, make adjustments and make a DVD the first time using it without any trouble! If you have enough RAM and hard drive space, you will be pleasantly surprised with this software. It has many great features, special effects and I can edit menus easily. Too many great features to mention and I also love the fact that it has been able to handle my large HD .mov files!Things that aren't so great about it? None that I can think of except I can't extend the time duration for music within the menu itself. It's stuck at 30 seconds. Another issue is I didn't choose this software sooner.
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Ok, I've been very intimidated by video but this product has calmed my fears and helped me to willingly embrace video. It has been so easy to use and it gives fantastic results.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
this is the best store in usa than you b&h great software for my web and video editing
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
watch the online videos to get you started they are very helpful
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I was a bit slow getting started with the software. I wanted to learn it as I needed to apply a functionality. I found that the ability to understand the software increased as I worked more with it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I used to be a film maker - then when PC video came around, I bought Premiere along with a capture card and started editing videos. Since Premiere uses a film-like work flow, it was a natural for me. I've been away from video editing for quite some time - now with HD on my iPhone, I needed something to edit w/o a big learning curve. I downloaded Premiere Elements to my new Asus G655VW and voila! I was right at home. It's fast and works perfectly.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Adobe Premiere Elements 11 is easy to use yet offers so much! It has two modes basic mode for basic editing and expert mode for advanced editing to make a movie just the way you like it!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Great for my home movies!
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Premiere Elements is a fairly good video editor if you don't have a lot of money to spend; it can handle HD video from a Canon dSLR, and runs OK on an older (2010) laptop (but not overly fast). However, it lacks some helpful features like video noise reduction and an easy, obvious way to apply effects to all clips (like a sharpening filter to a group of clips). Its audio noise reduction tools are quite stellar, and the color and exposure modification tools work well too. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to spend <$100 on video software, but if you can afford it, get something better.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Not all of the features found in a high end program, but very easy to use and Elements turns out pro quality work
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
This is my first video editting experience and I was surprised by how quickly I was able to learn and utilize the Quick version of PE 11. I am using it to edit business presentation videos and I only wish it had PIP graphics capability. Otherwise I am very pleased with it.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
User friendly interface. A lot of useful features. The "Quick Video" feature is very cool. You can produce a great video theme various themes quickly and easily.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
It has a very good orgainzer where you can recognize a specific video by it's icon. It
also reads a lot of different video formats
without a problem which makes it very useful.
I have only done minor editing at this time
but expect to do more in the future. Easy to
use.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
Great for the occasional user like me. I've tried the pro version (older version of Adobe Premiere) and just couldn't figure it out. This product is very easy and understandable with plenty of tutorials and help. The guided version is a blessing. The price is incredible for such a powerful program. Since I don't do all that much video, having this affordable and easy to use program made it good for my wallet and good for my sanity. It does have one major flaw and that is it doesn't like dual screens. I prefer working on monitor 2 and it simply won't go there without heavy prodding. I've figured out how to do it but it's not easy.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Adobe Premiere Elements 11 for Mac and Windows:
I tried two other programs that did not work for me. I've always trusted Adobe and Premiere Elements worked perfectly and is getting my projects done. I was able to edit videos, make adjustments and make a DVD the first time using it without any trouble! If you have enough RAM and hard drive space, you will be pleasantly surprised with this software. It has many great features, special effects and I can edit menus easily. Too many great features to mention and I also love the fact that it has been able to handle my large HD .mov files!Things that aren't so great about it? None that I can think of except I can't extend the time duration for music within the menu itself. It's stuck at 30 seconds. Another issue is I didn't choose this software sooner.
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