With products that cater to both prosumers and professionals, Adobe has become the gold standard in multimedia production and manipulation. Their latest release for basic users, Premiere Elements 4, incorporates the functionality and usefulness found in Adobe Premiere Pro. Installation took less than 7 minutes. The welcome screen that greets you can be a nuisance for those who want to go multitasking, as you can’t click anything else until you make a choice. The layout is similar to most editing suites, providing you with windows containing the commands and features you’d normally need. The reviewer noted that Premiere Elements 4 has the ability to instantly add fade-in and fade-outs on any given video clip, saving you time. With helpful written guides in each pane, Premiere Elements is usable out-of-the-box even for novices. While it does have several great features, there is still room for improvement. The thin line on a clip to show that an effect has been added to it is barely visible. The list of effects isn’t robust either, providing you with only the basics. Nevertheless, if you’re in the hunt for a way to edit videos without much fuss, check out Adobe Premiere Elements 4.