![]() There's no way to add transitions or superimpose titles on clips, either. You need to move the jog bar, then wait a second for the image to catch up. Even making basic trims is drudgery, since the video image doesn't advance quickly when you move the jog bar, located beneath the video, through the clip. While all of the aforementioned features are nice, DVD MovieFactory's simplified editing tools are subpar. DVD MovieFactory can also save footage directly into DVD-ready MPEG files (so it doesn't need to be converted as a later step), make photo slide shows, and save unfinished projects to DVD-RWs and DVD+RWs for later editing.īe careful not to doze off while looking at DVD MovieFactory's soporific save and export screen, which lists output options simply but without any trace of interface design. We're also happy to see QuickTime support, since many low-end titles, including Pinnacle Expression, don't support the format. One particular bonus: when capturing video, MovieFactory lets you set a start and end time in the recording-a nice touch that saves you the chore of manually stopping the recording when it reaches the right point. The ability to save directly to CD is a rare and welcome feature-only a few other programs, such as WinDVD Creator Plus, provide this option.ĭVD MovieFactory offers 67 attractive, customizable DVD menus, although none has motion backgrounds.ĭVD MovieFactory can grab footage from TV tuner cards it can also accept MPEG-1, MPEG-2, AVI, QuickTime, VOB, and DAT files. This option can also save footage to VCD or SVCD-great for archiving video footage quickly and far more cheaply than burning to more expensive DVD media. In our tests, the process was fast, but we noticed a short pause between video capture and DVD burning. Specifically, MovieFactory's direct-to-disc option lets you save footage from your video camera to your DVD in one step-no stopping at the hard drive. This Add/Edit screen lets users add new videos to a project, add a photo slide show, or perform simple trims.ĭVD MovieFactory 2.0, a Windows-only tool, is perfect for specific needs, such as saving video footage from a camera or a TV tuner card to DVD quickly. It's easy to follow, but we prefer Pinnacle Expression's colorful interface and friendlier work flow. Click Start Project, then the Next button, and you'll be brought to the Add/Edit screen, which lets you add new videos to a project, add a photo slide show, or perform simple trims. ![]() ![]() Whatever job you choose, DVD MovieFactory will move you along with a wizard-style interface and Next buttons located on the lower right of the screen. From the main screen, you can choose your job from four buttons lined against the window's left edge: Start Project, Edit Disc, Direct To Disc, and Copy Disc. ![]() Once you've installed DVD MovieFactory itself, you'll see a sparse interface with a bland gray design that's no joy to look at and makes only minor improvements over the previous version's. ![]() (Be careful not to overwrite newer versions you may already have, however.)įrom the start page, you can select from DVD MovieFactory's four main options: Start Project, Edit Disc, Direct To Disc, and Copy Disc. You can choose to install a photo tool that can also make CD labels (awkwardly named Photo Express 4.0 My Custom Edition), plus a QuickTime player and other add-ons. Insert the DVD MovieFactory 2.0 CD, and you'll see an installation page for the app itself, as well as for some related helpers. Get MovieFactory 2.0 for simple archiving-especially if you want to transfer video directly from your camera to DVD or capture and burn video from a TV tuner card. If that's all you want, Dazzle DVD Complete and Pinnacle Expression are stronger tools each has a more pleasant and simpler interface than DVD MovieFactory. This program is meant for someone who wants to share video footage quickly, without the bother of editing out the rough spots. Ulead DVD MovieFactory 2.0 is part of an emerging group of video apps that are light on editing power but streamline the process of saving video to DVD. ![]()
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