intro
Kind of a full service photo and video app -- import, organize, share, edit, create collage and movie
Why?
Claims were made that it could change metadata (specifically, adding "date taken" to movie files so they sort correctly in windows explorer), but I can't see how to do this.
Free, seems to have some nice features.
Much easier to use and less buggy than Corel Paintshop Photo Pro X3 software. I'm trying to remove this from computer -- certain operations in picasa set Paintshop Photo in looping crash mode.
Still looking
for something to create slideshow videos that include HD video to burn to a DVD and can display photos, jpgs, short videos, and videos
Features
export to color video file with adjustable resolution
control transitions and timing (not for an individual slide, I think)
pull in slides from multiple folders
Drawbacks
videos created do not play video clips
Does not make DVD. Playback is b&w, but export is color.
Does play video files (unlike windows explorer). Can fast forward or go back with arrow keys.