Video Essentials has been discontinued for several years, and after using my copy today I remembered how quirky the interface could be when you want to just do one thing. Its replacement - Digital Video Essentials (DVE) - finally came out last year, and from what I've heard it has a better interface. I wouldn't recommend picking up a used Video Essentials disc anymore, but DVE is the newest and may be the best bet. Others here may have some good input on AVIA, though.

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