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Abstract: ’s debut on the Mac last year was impressive, especially given the challenges it faced. It not only had to overcome the lacklustre reputation of its previous Mac-compatible predecessor, Premiere 6.5, but it also had to reclaim the territory it had cede...
True parity between Mac and Windows versions; easier to use thanks to new features like the Media Browser; speedier workflow; innovative Speech Transcription feature; better integration across Adobe applications
Still has a steep learning curve; works best with computers with high end platform/graphics card; may be overkill for basic editing
Unless you need AVCHD support, the core Premiere Pro CS4 is not a huge upgrade on its own. But the new batch Media Encoder, with its direct support for Premiere Pro CS4 sequences, is a unique and extremely useful addition. Current Premiere Pro users could...
Abstract: Beyond being available for the Mac once more, the last version of Premiere Pro was low on new features – so more than any other CS4 product, it’s due an upgrade. This is particularly so as it faces strong competition from Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid’s...
Pro-level editing and effects. Supports most camera formats. Batch media encoding. Deep integration with other Adobe software.
No AVCIntra support. New Speech Text can be janky.
Premiere used to be a second-rate editor favored by part-time wedding videographers, and that’s about it. This new version is indeed a brand-new bag, and for many pro jobs, it’s a genuine alternative to Final Cut Pro and Avid....
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Published: 2008-12-15, Author: Michael , review by: macworld.co.uk
Dynamic link, speech search, support for tapeless workflow, editing enhancements, Media Browser, XMP Metadata, output to Blu-ray and Flash from Encore
Some formats not supported natively in Premiere Pro, Intel Mac only, substantial system requirements
