With its uncomplicated interface, and following in the footsteps of its predecessor, Pinnacle Studio Ultimate version 12 ($129.99 direct) still beats the other video editors when it comes to ease of use. Couple that with bold new special-effects themes, the cool third-party functionality this edition introduces, and lots of little enhancements, and you get an upgrade that committed Studio users will love. But this is the only product in its class that has just two video tracks, which many users will find limiting. And though Studio offers several outstanding special-effects packages, several other editors, including CyberLink PowerDirector 7 Ultra, offer a more powerful feature set across the board.

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