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use multiple audio tracks, utilize automatic audio levels, and employ various
advanced audio filters.

Figure 11.4 Final Cut Express—big-time video editing at a small-time price.

The program works with both standard and high definition video from any digital
camcorder. You can mix and match video formats in the program’s timeline, using
traditional drag-and-drop editing. You have a comprehensive set of editing options,
including insert, overwrite, fit-to-fill, and such; you can fine-tune your edits with a
variety of trim options, such as ripple, roll, slip, slide, extend, and shorten. Final Cut
Express even lets you create professional-quality L cuts, where the audio and video
start at different times.

ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2

ShowBiz DVD 2 from ArcSoft is an easy-to-use program that includes video
editing and DVD creation. It’s a Windows-only program, and is available from
www.arcsoft.com for $99.99.

The video-editing part of the program features the obligatory Storyboard view for
arranging various video clips, as well as a more advanced Timeline view that gives
you more control over your clips, audio tracks, transitions, and special effects. You
can also use the program to create photo slideshow videos.