Corel Corporation announced a free update to its VideoStudio Pro X8 and VideoStudio Ultimate X8 video editing software.

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Unedited press release follows:

Corel VideoStudio X8.5 Update: New Disc Burning, NewBlue TitlerEX, Enhanced FastFlick and Audio Editing Tools

Free Update Delivers Support for Windows 10, Valuable Extras and New Creative Video Editing Options

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Aug. 11, 2015) – Corel today introduces VideoStudio® Pro X8.5, a free update for VideoStudio® Pro X8 and VideoStudio® Ultimate X8 that delivers Windows 10 compatibility, access to new movie-making features including VideoStudio MyDVD, NewBlue TitlerEX, and enhanced FastFlick™ and Audio Editing tools.

“VideoStudio X8 introduced unprecedented power and speed along with new features, all designed to unleash your creativity and help make your most amazing videos ever. Now with X8.5, we’re giving you free access to VideoStudio MyDVD, NewBlue TitlerEX and enhanced editing tools to complement and extend the creative possibilities of your favorite video-editing software,” said Michel Yavercovski, Director of Product Management for Corel video products.

VideoStudio X8 users are invited to download the free X8.5 update including:

• NEW! VideoStudio MyDVD: An easier way to burn to DVD, AVCHD and Blu-ray Discs, use MyDVD to get a stylish look with 10 themed templates with menus, sub-menus and chapters. Turn your videos and photos into professional-looking multimedia disc projects, complete with image-rich menus and music.

• NEW! NewBlue TitlerEX: Easily add dynamic 2D and 3D titles, captions and rolling credits to your movies. (nVidia graphics card and Intel HD3000 and above required for NewBlue TitlerEX.)

• New! Works with Windows 10: Corel VideoStudio X8.5 is compatible with your favorite versions of Windows including Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.

• Enhanced! FastFlick editing: Easily find the best part of your video or photo with the new Adjust tool, which lets you choose the part of video or photo that is visible in the FastFlick template placeholder.

• Enhanced! Apply audio filter to video files directly: Now you can apply an audio filter directly to your video clips without having to split the audio and video first.

Corel VideoStudio Pro X8.5 makes it easy to create your most engaging movies ever. Smart new features take routine editing tasks out of your way, freeing you to explore exciting new creative options. New Audio Ducking automatically detects audio and narration to keep foreground and background sound balanced. Helpful features make it easier to manage clips, combine projects, and re-use custom filters and transitions. Get creative with new overlay objects, Video Masking, Freeze Frame and bonus effects from NewBlue. Access 6 weeks of free training from StudioBacklot.tv to get started quickly. With proven 64-bit performance and support for multiple formats, including new XAVC S, VideoStudio Pro X8.5 makes it fast and fun to create movies you’ll love to share.

Pricing and Availability
The new VideoStudio X8.5 update is available as a free download to registered Corel VideoStudio Pro X8 and Corel VideoStudio Ultimate X8 customers. New users can purchase Corel VideoStudio Pro X8 with the X8.5 update for $79.99 (USD/CAN) / EUR69.99/ £59.99 (SRP). VideoStudio Ultimate X8 with the X8.5 update is available for $99.99 (USD/CAN)/ EUR 89.99/ £79.99 (SRP). Upgrade pricing is available.

For a free trial version of Corel VideoStudio X8, please visit www.videostudiopro.com.

To access volume licensing for commercial and education organizations, please visit www.corel.com/licensing.

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About Corel
Corel is one of the world’s top software companies, boasting some of the industry’s best-known graphics, productivity and digital media products. We’ve built a reputation for giving customers more choice, and delivering solutions that are easy to learn and use. Our mission is simple: help people achieve new levels of creativity and productivity. Corel’s product lines include CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite, Corel® Painter®, Corel® PaintShop® Pro, Corel® VideoStudio®, Corel® WordPerfect® Office, Pinnacle Studio™, Roxio Creator®, Roxio® Toast® and WinZip®. For more information on Corel, please visit www.corel.com.