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FAQs -- Frequently Asked Questions Features | Requirements | Demo | Price | Order Processing Features FAQs How many pre-made effects are included that I can use instantly? Choose from a HUGE range of pre-made professional effects per plug-in (see below). Save and organize your own effects/favorites easily, too.
Note: The After Effects version uses AE's built-in presets menu instead of the above. Why buy CreativEase when I already have lots of effects? Pixelan Software was founded 9 years ago on an artistic mission -- providing soft, organic, aesthetic visual effects as an alternative to the usual "engineered" built-in effects and visual cliches (i.e., hard-edged effects, violent explosions, tired 3D moves, uniform/inflexible looks, etc.) Combining that vision with cool technologies we have pioneered, such as our resolution-independent spice files, our luminance-based Mixer tool, modular presets, etc. creates the formula for some uniquely powerful effects in CreativEase that are easy to use and highly customizable. We keep our prices affordable, but we don't do dirt cheap packages of hundreds of little (mostly useless) filters like some outfits do. Nor do we create lots of different products or lots of version releases. We simply produce what we personally want to use or provide to others visually. We are driven by a passion for visual design, not software marketing. Our products are designed to fill visual/creative needs that built-in effects and other third-party packages do not fill well or at all. To see for yourself, see the next question below… How can I best see what each CreativEase plug-in does? To quickly overview each plug-in's creative possibilities, we recommend: STEP 1. Look over our Features page per plug-in. All are accessible from the CreativEase Overview page (click each plug-in's pictures or "More" link). STEP 2. Play the movie of example effects. It is on the left side of each plug-in's Features page. What if I want to see/know even more? See here the list of important features in virtually all CreativEase plug-ins. Next, download and install our demo (it's easy -- just double-click the downloaded file that will be saved on your drive). Then, from WITHIN your video editing program, apply a CreativEase effect to a clip. Browse through its pre-made effects. And of course play/experiment with the controls a bit! How do I apply it in my video editing program? In most systems, CreativEase plug-ins are listed in the same place as your standard built-in video effects. For more step-by-step specifics, see the visual Please Read First file that appears after installing CreativEase. It will also be in your Start\Programs Files\ Pixelan\CreativEase folder. And the steps are also viewable online here. Does CreativEase come with a manual or tutorials? CreativEase is very EASY to use, even though it is powerful and deep. NO steep learning curve or fat manual is required. In a few minutes, you'll be up and running easily. But there is help if you want it anyway: Click the ? button in any effect's window. You'll instantly access comprehensive built-in help and visual tutorials for that plug-in. And yes, we mean visual. No dry, hard-to-decipher text files. All help is in the demo too, by the way, so you can see how good it is before you buy. It is also completely viewable online here. Requirements FAQs Is CreativEase an independent program or a plug-in? It is a collection of several plug-ins that integrate into your video editing software. You apply them from WITHIN your main video editing software, just like built-in clip effects. What version of my video editing software is required for CreativEase? • Adobe After Effects: any PC version, including the latest CS3 version • Adobe Premiere 6.x/Pro/Elements: any PC version, including the latest CS3 version • Avid: Any PC model except DS and old models that are only for AVX 1.0 plug-ins • Avid/Pinnacle Liquid: any version/model, such as Edition or Chrome • Avid/Pinnacle Studio: version 10.6 or later • Sony Vegas: any version, including the latest 8.0 • Sony Vegas Movie Studio: 6.0 or later • Ulead MediaStudio: 7.0 or later • Ulead VideoStudio: 9.0 or later Does CreativEase have special requirements for RAM, hard disk space, etc.? No. Any hardware that runs your main video editing software will also be fine for CreativEase. Does CreativEase output PAL, HD, HDV, HD, etc.? Yes, CreativEase is resolution-independent. Any output standard of your video editing system will be handled fine. Do I have to download it on the same machine that I edit in? No. The download (demo or purchased version) is only about 6 MB in file size. It is a single clickable application file, which you can transfer from an Internet-enabled machine to your editing station, if necessary, using any removable media. How easy is CreativEase to install? Very easy. Double-click the downloaded file. If you purchased it, you'll be asked for your serial # in a very simple installer. That's all! Is CreativEase available in non-English versions? Sorry, not at this time. Are any dongles or periodic activation codes required to run CreativEase? No. You just need to enter your serial # when installing. That is all. My organization doesn't allow FTP downloads. What should I do? We use http instead of ftp for our demo downloads, so you should have no problem. Demo FAQs How is the DEMO different than the purchased version? The demo is identical, except an "X" will appear over the effects, and new saved settings cannot be created. All controls and features can be explored in the DEMO for an unlimited time.If I buy CreativEase after trying the demo, do I need to re-apply the demo effects I used in my timeline? No, your effects and settings will all be retained, and the demo's X will be removed. No extra work for you! Do you have a demo CD or product flyers you can mail to me? No, sorry. For ecological reasons we rely almost entirely on the Internet to get information and demos to interested users. If you do not have an Internet connection that can handle a 6 MB download, then perhaps ask a friend to do it for you, or contact your favorite reseller. Is installing the DEMO easy? Very easy -- just double-click the downloaded demo file. That's all. Instructions on applying CreativEase in your editing system are in the Please Read FIRST file that will appear after installation. But generally, they are applied just like built-in clip effects. How do I uninstall the CreativEase DEMO? Choose Uninstall CreativEase from the ..\Program Files\Pixelan\CreativEase folder. Or use the Add or Remove Programs control panel in your Windows system. Do I need to uninstall the demo before installing the purchased version? No, installing the purchased version will automatically remove the demo. I am having problems installing or using the demo. Who do I contact for help? Please visit our tech support page. Next page of FAQs Return to Top |
