This program is a complete media package—with Nero you can make videos, burn DVDs and CDs, backup data, make labels, erase disks and produce audio disks. The program captures video and audio flawlessly and creates slideshows.

We didn’t have any problems during the installation and setup of the software. After Nero is successfully installed, the program guides you through a brief setup process. You simply answer questions that specify how you want the program to operate. Additionally, all of the buttons have a pop-up window with the button’s name and a short explanation of what it does. These features are especially helpful while you are getting the hang of the program and exploring various aspects.

Nero 9 provides many good editing tools, supports storyboard and timeline format, and has quick cut, paste and delete buttons. You can also drag and drop transitions, effects and text into your final product. However, this program includes few audio and photo editing tools.

Nero 9 includes 44 transition options and 51 special effect filters but only one menu template. Although this is a functional program and provides a broad spectrum of media related applications, it doesn’t have the capabilities in the area of video editing as the higher-ranking software.