Microsoft releases Windows Media 9 Series RC
WinInfo | at | by Mike
On Friday, Microsoft issued two important new multimedia software releases, a beta of Windows Movie Maker 2.0 for Windows XP, a substantial upgrade over the version that shipped in XP, and the release candidate for its Windows Media 9 Series products, which includes the new Windows Media Player 9. Both products are available publicly.
Windows Movie Maker 2.0 (WMM 2) is a new and completely redesigned video editing application, which Microsoft is now aiming directly at iMovie, Apple's successful video editing package for the Macintosh. The new version includes impressive ease-of-use and functionality improvements, with over 130 new video effects, titles, and transitions. Unlike other products, however, WMM 2 is designed for novices and experts alike, with simple task-based wizards and a much wider range of movie output choices than its predecessor. WMM 2 also utilizes AutoMovie technology from Microsoft Research to automatically create high quality home movies with music and professional looking titles and transitions.