Be creative more quickly

Easily transfer DV footage by USB or FireWire directly to the timeline so you can start editing sooner.

Grab from virtually any media device

Use the new Media Downloader to import video, audio, and still images from virtually any device, including DV and DVD camcorders, unprotected DVDs, digital still cameras, MPEG-4 video recorders, and cell phones.

Work in a custom editing studio

Focus on telling your story with a flexible workspace that automatically resizes and adjusts to your needs — no more clicking around to open and close panels.

Easily delete the bad stuff

Easily delete unwanted scenes and the timeline automatically adjusts for you.

Dazzle your audience

Choose from hundreds of amazing special effects that you can customize and use again.

Build dynamic, personalized DVD menus

Be an art director! Design custom DVD menus from scratch, or choose from dozens of menu templates that you can personalize with your own images and audio. Add moving backgrounds, move and resize buttons, edit text, and more.