VideoConstructor

If you're a video enthusiast, you may have found yourself needing to perform various video editing and processing tasks. The problem is that professional video conversion and editing software can be too complex to learn, and they can cost a fortune. That's why many users turn to smaller companies that offer simpler tools that cover the most popular features. These tools are often reasonably priced and easy to use.

One such company is ProtectedSoft, who have developed VideoConstructor, a utility that offers all the popular features for just $30. VideoConstructor is essentially a suite of several video processing applications that can be accessed through a clean, easy-to-use interface. With VideoConstructor, you can capture video streams from various devices like TV-tuners, webcams, and mini-DV cameras.

The DVD-Rip utility in VideoConstructor lets you convert DVD video disks into different formats like AVI, MPEG, and DIVX-encoded files. Additionally, you can use the Video Converter module to, well, convert video files between virtually any known video format. This means you can turn your MPEG files into AVI files or your AVI files into WMV files with all the encoding options you need.

Another useful tool in VideoConstructor is the Slideshow Maker module. Here, you can create slideshows by selecting JPEG images and rendering them to video files. Then, you can write them onto a DVD disk and watch them on any TV or DVD player. This feature is handy for creating photo collections that your relatives and friends can enjoy on their TVs.

All in all, VideoConstructor provides all the features a typical video amateur needs in one comprehensive package. The interface is user-friendly and straightforward, so you don't have to spend hours trying to figure it out. Output file formats include AVI (DivX, XviD, H264), MPEG (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, VCD, SVCD, DVD), WMV, WMVHD, and MOV. If you're looking for a cost-effective and efficient video processing software package, VideoConstructor is your best bet.