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Make Movies Like a Pro-with Technology Trusted by Hollywood

Import
-Import video and photos from video cameras, digital cameras, phones, DVDs, and more

Edit
-Edit HD video on your computer-with ultra-fast performance when using AVCHD and H.264-based formats*
-Organize your media using the project bin and favorite folders
-Included Montage templates give you a head start with easy-to-use, multi-layer animations, transitions, and titles
-Back up your work with the new Archive/Restore tool*

Enhance
-Use the Motion Titler to create sophisticated animated titles-just drag and drop
-Add professional effects from award-winning visual effects company Red Giant
-Add incredible Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound to your productions
-Use stop-motion capture for amazing animations and fast-motion effects
-Fix shaky camera shots with the same Avid technology used on major motion pictures
-Use the included DVD menus for a professional look

Share
-Easy one-click uploading to YouTube-including high-quality widescreen and HD* formats
-Share straight to Blu-ray and DVD
-Export movies to Flash, DivX Plus MKV*, QuickTime® HD*, AVCHD, AVCHD Lite*, PS3, Wii, Xbox®, and more

* New in version 15.

Minimum Requirements

Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (SP2), or Windows XP (SP3)
Intel® Pentium® or AMD Athlon™ 1.8 GHz (2.4 GHz or higher recommended) 
-Intel Core™ 2 Duo 2.4 GHz required for AVCHD*
-Intel Core™ 2 Quad 2.66 GHz or Intel Core i7 required for AVCHD* 1920
1 GB system memory recommended, 2 GB required for AVCHD*
DirectX® 9 or 10 compatible graphics card with 64 MB (128 MB or higher recommended)
-256 MB required for HD and AVCHD*
DirectX 9 (or higher) compatible sound card
3.8 GB of disk space
DVD-ROM drive to install software