Read the Indezine review of PowerPlugs PhotoActive FX.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Product/Version: PowerPoint
Still Effects
Animated Effects
Pricing
Conclusion
Follow these steps to apply a sample effect:
Animated effects work exactly like still effects - the only difference between them is that unlike still effects, animated effects are saved as AVI files linked to the active presentation. This screenshot shows the animated effects interface:
All animated effects can be further fine-tuned using the 'Advanced Edit' controls (see screenshot).
I wish CrystalGraphics allowed rendering of these videos to MPG and WMV video formats other than plain AVI. Many of these videos can be created within PowerPoint and exported for use in other programs as well. A word of caution though - experimenting with all video effects can become very addictive and you might not realize the amount of time you spent trying it out!
BackFor what it does, PhotoActive FX is surprisingly very competitively priced. Each volume costs US$49 and both volumes together cost US$98. The product includes full image and video editing engines and is entirely customizable. What's more - presets can be saved to be used again or shared. I have no hesitation in recommending this product at this price point.
BackBarring a few glitches like no availability of MPG and WMV export in the animated effects, PhotoActive FX is a winner. Also, you get a 'More Effects' option in both the Start menu group and the PhotoActive FX interface - clicking this takes you to the PhotoActive FX homepage. I could find no extra effects available there.
Having said that, PhotoActive FX is still one add-in I would never like to be without. It saves you from running back and forth between PowerPoint and an image or video editor. The amount of saved time alone would be worth investing in this product.
Other than that, almost anyone can be creative using PhotoActive FX.
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