• HDV Support

Premiere Elements features native support for the high-definition HDV video format. Many consumer HD camcorders utilize HDV, making this an excellent choice for editing your footage. The software also supports DVD camcorders, web cameras, MPEG-4 video recorders, and select mobile phones.

• Video Capture and Editing Tools

Premiere Elements gives you a wealth of capture options. You can import images from a still camera or cell phone, capture video from a webcam, and even capture stop-motion animation. The program gives you 99 tracks of video and audio to work with in your sceneline and a dedicated preview window to trim and split clips.

• Titles and Effects

The software lets you easily create and edit titles from within the preview window. You can even drag and drop standard and picture-in-picture effects into the preview window. Freeze frame and multiple PIP effects are also at your disposal.

• DVDs and Sharing

Premiere Elements allows you to create multi-page DVD menu templates that include movie playback and scene selection options. You can even export to iPod or PSP in H.264 format or make a Flash video for your web site. The software has tools to burn HD video content to Blu-ray disc.

• User Interface and Workflow

The software allows you to customize your workspace via re-sizable windows and docking pallets. It even features video themes, easily allowing you to get started on a project. If you ever find yourself stuck you can access the task-based how-to help file for an answer.

• 1-Year Photoshop.com Membership

Premiere Elements includes a 1-year Plus Membership to Photoshop.com. This web site allows you to download themes, special effects, and helpful tutorials. It also gives you 20GB of online storage, ideal for video backup and online sharing purposes.