Edit Tools — Adobe

Multi-product integration took off at NAB this year. Case in point: Adobe's version 2.5 release of its Video Collection. This further tightens the links between its powerful titles, which include Premiere Pro 1.5, After Effects 6.5, Audition 1.5, and Encore DVD 1.5. Adobe Premiere Pro gained HD capabilities and support for import and export of EDLs and AAF (Advanced Authoring Format). Users now have the ability to copy and paste between Premiere Pro and After Effects. Also, Premiere Pro now supports 24fps, as Adobe announced the app works with Panasonic's line of 24p DV cameras.

Price: $999 for Standard; $1,499 for Pro (includes After Effects and Photoshop)
San Jose, Calif.; (888) 724-4508
www.adobe.com