This is the version history page for Photodex ProShow Producer, showing the last 20 software updates. You can return to the main page for this software by clicking here. Index:Version 9.0- Release Date: Aug 23, 2017
 - All new layer filters let you add photo+video effects easily
 - Over 45 built-in layer filters
 - Combine layer filters with other effects like Slide Styles and transitions
 - Use the layer filter browser to quickly pick filters with a real-time preview
 - Easily apply effects like sepia, HDR, film, and more
 
 - Create photos, videos and captions that move together
 - Use the follow filter to have one layer or caption follow another
 - Pick what gets followed – position, zoom, rotation or tilt
 - Specify custom offsets to create collages and grids
 - Keep captions pinned to their photos
 - Create multi-image layouts easier than ever
 
 - Add quick animations to any photo or video
 - Over 150 built-in, professionally designed motion filters
 - Combine fly in, normal, and fly out motion filters for unique effects
 - Fly In motion filters animate how a photo or video come onto the screen
 - Normal motion filters animate the photo or video during the slide
 - Fly Out motion filters animate how a photo or video leaves the screen
 - Customize speed and duration of motion filters
 - Combine motion filters with layer filters, Slide Styles and transition effects
 
 NEW! COLOR TOOL - All-new color palettes let you pick from built-in, curated sets of colors
 - Create your own color palettes with your favorite colors
 - See complimentary colors to help you create the perfect color scheme
 - Variations show you slightly different versions of the current color to help you pick the perfect shade
 - Improved color tool gives you a bigger preview of the current color
 - See the original color and your new color side-by-side for quick comparisons
 
 - Adding video clips to your shows just got a whole lot faster
 - Up to 3x faster importing for videos
 - Improved video import quality for many formats
 
 - New vignette presets let you apply pre-defined vignettes with just a click
 - Several built-in vignette presets included
 - Create your own presets using your favorite vignette styles
 - The vignette tool now remembers the last used settings
 
 PUBLISHING - See a list of outputs created for any show
 - Quickly see what you’ve created, and when
 - Easily find where published videos are saved
 - Open published videos, or open their location in Windows Explorer
 
 - Prepare multiple outputs in advance and queue them up
 - Run the queue when you’re ready, and let ProShow create all the output
 - Perfect for letting ProShow create all your videos while you’re away from the computer
 - Manage the queue anytime – add, remove, and reorder queued outputs
 
 - Create ultra-high definition videos with new 4K video output presets
 - Easily access from the Video for Web, Devices and Computers window
 - 4K video is 4 times higher resolution than 1080p video
 - Suitable for creation and use on faster, modern computers
 
 - Improved video publishing for many formats
 - Faster video encoding, up to 1.5x faster than previous versions
 - Improved support for PAL MPEG-4 videos
 - New an improved profiles in Video for Web, Devices and Computers
 
 - Get up to 2x faster H.264 video encoding on supported computers
 - Works with dedicated NVidia and Intel video encoding hardware found on many higher-end video cards
 
 - New preference to always use a default font of your choosing for captions, instead of the last used font
 - Improved Remix tool for the Wizard now remembers and maintains single-image/single caption combinations
 - Improved Wizard preview now lets you save your show from within the wizard, great for trying different versions of a show
 - Caption Motion Filters have replaced Caption Behaviors, and are now found in the new Filters tab
 - Easily opt-out of WebM output when creating HTML5 video, which makes creating HTML5 output almost twice as fast
 - Improved defaults for Synchronize Show to Soundtrack enhances how audio is synchronized in your show
 - Improved network support makes it easier to use files from network shares, or when folders are mapped to network locations
 - Improved support for running in virtual machines with folders shared between Mac + Windows
 - Many stability improvements across the software
 
  Version 8.0- Release Date: Jul 20, 2016
 - Please refer to this page http://www.photodex.com/proshow/producer#new for a full list of changes
 
  Version 7.0- Release Date: May 21, 2015
 - Please refer to this page http://www.photodex.com/proshow/producer#new for a full list of changes
 
  Version 6.0.3410- Release Date: Feb 14, 2014
 -  Added support for importing photos and videos from Flickr
 -  Updated ‘Text Layer Title’ slide styles to fix audio issue
 -  Fixed terminal video output stall affecting some formats
 -  Fixed problems with missing files in default templates
 -  Fixed reset button in Adjustments section of Background tab within Slide Options
 -  Fixed import problem affecting certain interlaced videos (MTS / M2TS)
 -  Fixed codec conflict preventing import of certain M4A tracks on some systems
 -  Fixed problems with audio from some video layers in video output
 -  Fixed the Desaturate option for DVD and other video output formats
 -  Fixed crash caused by copying text layer options to other keyframes
 -  Fixed application of saturation values from slide styles
 -  Fixed issue where EXIF / IPTC options could fail to appear in caption macro dialog
 -  Fixed problems in Slide Options following certain undo actions
 -  Fixed crash in video rendering caused by certain text layer attributes
 -  Fixed issue causing text to be removed when creating a new caption
 -  Fixed issues with adding new masking / adjustment layers
 -  Fixed rendering crash caused by certain text layer configurations
 -  Fixed import problem with videos using the CineForm codec
 -  Fixed import problem affecting videos with variable framerate
 -  Fixed position of video layers during layer transitions in rendered output
 -  Fixed typo in the Set Show Thumbnail dialog
 -  Fixed problem with panes in certain default layouts
 -  Fixed rare Presenter playback crash affecting certain systems
 -  Fixed caption modifiers in slide styles
 -  Fixed problem where video rendering could fail to complete on some systems
 -  Fixed compression artifacting of AAC audio channel in video output
 -  Fixed keyframed soundtrack values on captions in shows created from Lightroom
 -  Fixed highlight on interactive captions in Blu-ray menus
 -  Fixed incorrect navigation caused by blank captions in Blu-ray menus
 -  Fixed inability to upload directly to Vimeo
  Version 6.0.3395- Release Date: Dec 23, 2013
 -  Added support for importing photos and videos from Flickr
 -  Fixed terminal video output stall affecting some formats
 -  Fixed problems with missing files in default templates
 -  Fixed reset button in Adjustments section of Background tab within Slide Options
  Version 6.0- Release Date: Dec 18, 2013
 -  Please refer to this page http://kb.photodex.com/5228/new-in-proshow-producer-6/ for a full list of changes
  Version 5.0.3310- Release Date: Mar 8, 2013
 -  Fixed display problems in GPU accelerated shows caused by certain NVIDIA drivers
 -  Fixed crash conditions caused by playing certain shows through Presenter
 -  Fixed problem where installation could fail on some systems
 -  Fixed crash condition caused by certain PNG images
 -  Fixed import failure affecting some MP3 files
 -  Fixed issue where some MP3 tracks could end prematurely
  Version 5.0.3297- Release Date: Nov 22, 2012
  Version 5.0.3296- Release Date: Nov 3, 2012
  Version 5.0.3280- Release Date: Aug 11, 2012
  Version 5.0.3276- Release Date: Aug 1, 2012
  Version 5.0- Release Date: Jan 18, 2012
 -  Please refer to this page http://kb.photodex.com/2798/new-in-proshow-producer-5/ for a full list of changes
  Version 4.51.3003- Release Date: Dec 7, 2010
 -  New! Open Shows from ProShow Web
 -  Open PXW (ProShow Web Archive) files
 -  Allows shows created with ProShow Web to be downloaded into ProShow for further editing
 -  PXW files can be opened from the File menu, or by double-clicking them in Windows
 -  More information available on the ProShow Web website
 -  Improvements to the Wizard
-  Enhanced logic used in wizard to apply slide styles / transitions
 -  Enhanced logic used in wizard to determine transition durations
 -  Added confirmation prompt when closing wizard using ESC key
 -  Enhanced response time when retrying a show in the wizard
 
  -  Other Changes and Improvements
-  Fixed problems with outputting to Vimeo
 -  Fixed problems with outputting to Twitter
 -  Fixed tooltip for Video File option in Create Output dialog
 -  Fixed problem where Blu-ray output could include the wrong files
 -  Fixed problem with video trim ranges
 -  Fixed problems with macroblocking on some interlaced videos
 -  Fixed crash problem caused by adjustment layers in transitions
 -  Fixed problem where some videos could be seen as audio files
 -  Fixed problems with flipped video layers
 
   Version 4.5.2949- Release Date: Oct 9, 2010
 -  Added option to cancel content import processes within the wizard
 -  Added ability to select multiple pieces of content at once in the wizard
 -  Shows created from wizard now include theme and energy values in Show Notes
 -  Fixed video import problem where multiple crash reports could occur
 -  Fixed problem where slide sounds could end prematurely
 -  Fixed crash problem that could occur while loading a slideshow
 -  Fixed problem where ProShow could appear to hang if closed while minimized
 -  Fixed problem where some MP3s were being reported as invalid
 -  Fixed crash caused by having too few layers when applying a slide style
 -  Fixed problem where some video layers could playback too quickly
 -  Fixed problems with layer order in shows created by the wizard
 -  Fixed problem where blank shows could be created with the wrong custom aspect ratio
 -  Fixed problems caused by changing title of Blank Show in New Slide Show dialog
 -  Fixed crash condition that could occur after applying a slide style
 -  Fixed problem where slides could become blank after sending a Problem Report
  Version 4.5.2929- Release Date: Sep 23, 2010
 -  New! Create Shows Automatically
-  Wizard effortlessly builds complete shows with photos, videos, music and effects
 -  Wizard intelligently adds effects and builds a custom show with your content
 -  Nearly instant preview of your show - no need to wait for rendering
 -  Wizard shows can be edited in ProShow for full creative control
 -  Add photos, videos, text and music
 -  Control order of content, trim videos, and edit text
 -  Add your own custom soundtrack
 -  Pick from 14 different themes
 -  Create your own themes, and edit existing themes
 -  Bias the energy level to create shows that are calm, or shows that are a little crazy
 
  -  New! Over 110 New Transition Effects
-  New effects you can use in any show
 -  Page curl, camera flash, gloss, curved path and more
 -  ProShow Gold now includes over 390 transition effects
 -  Add even more transitions with new Transition Packs
 
  -  New! All New Transition Chooser
-  Completely redesigned interface for browsing and selecting transitions
 -  Categories let you easily search similar effects
 -  See the name and description of the selected effect
 -  Single-click to preview, double-click to apply (or just select, and click 'Apply')
 -  Drag the Transition Chooser to any spot on your screen
 -  From the preferences, configure ProShow to open the Transition Chooser where you left it
 -  Resize the Transition Chooser to control how much you see at once
 
  -  New! New Interface for Creating a New Show
-  Improved New Show interface provides more options for starting a new show
 -  Launch the wizard to build a show automatically
 -  Create a new blank show, and specify the title and aspect ratio
 -  Open any recently used show
 -  Browse for an existing show to open
 -  New Show interface opens automatically at startup (can be disabled)
 
  -  New! Over 90 New Slide Styles
-  Apply these new effects to any slide
 -  Focused on elegant and essential effects that work well in all shows
 -  ProShow Gold now includes over 140 slide styles
 
  -  New! Improved Video Creation
-  Support for HD uploads to Vimeo
 -  Support for YouTube shows up to 15 minutes (previously limited to 10 minutes)
 -  Enhanced the overall quality of several video formats when using the Device Output feature
 -  Improved quality of MPEG 4 based video output
 
  -  Other Changes and Improvements
-  Video trim values are now maintained when applying Slide Styles
 -  Folders list now provides access to Windows Music and Videos folders
 -  Fixed problem with audio clicks / blips at the beginning and end of audio tracks
 -  Fixed crash condition in output processes caused by trimmed / cropped video layers
 -  Fixed problems where layers in some shows could appear black
 -  Fixed missing save confirmation process when opening show from outside ProShow and show is already open
 -  Fixed quality problem affecting left channel of AAC based video output
 -  Fixed problem where Windows Taskbar could cover Choose Transition dialog
 -  Fixed video thumbnail option for Blu-ray menus
 -  Fixed rare problem where progressive encoded video output could be interlaced
 -  Fixed problem where layer Flip options could be reset when changing source files
 -  Fixed typo in Synchronize Show to Soundtrack dialog
 -  Fixed problems with AAC audio in video output
 -  Fixed problems where the Total Time field in Slide Options could fail to update
 -  Fixed startup problem caused by text setting in Windows 7
 -  Fixed video import failure affecting some MOV files
 -  Fixed the Pause button in DVD disc rendering dialog
 -  Fixed problem where video rendering could appear to stall on some shows
 -  Fixed problem where changing the source file for a video layer could incorrectly update slide time
 -  Fixed label in list of caption texture scaling options
 -  Fixed problem with missing right click menu for slide background image field
 -  Fixed problem where current slide name could fail to appear in Rename Slide dialog
 -  Fixed problem where MP4 files could fail to show in open file dialogs
 -  Fixed problem with Vimeo output
 -  Fixed problems with show backgrounds set to solid color
 -  Fixed problem where some MP3 files could fail to import properly
 
   Version 4.1.2737- Release Date: Jan 22, 2010
 -  Fixed problem where some MP3 tracks could fail to play and appear with a flat waveform
 -  Fixed problem where video layer could appear transparent in Ending Position preview
 -  Fixed problem where video layers could scrub poorly after being added to a slide
 -  Fixed problem where video layers could fail to appear in slide list thumbnails
 -  Fixed problems with clarity of some video layers
 -  Fixed problem where very large images could fail to fully preview from File List
 -  Fixed crash problem caused by rendering to certain formats from Device output
 -  Fixed problem where certain Nvidia graphics drivers could cause image previews to become corrupt
 -  Fixed problem with display of trimmed video layers during drag through preview
 -  Fixed problem where Facebook uploads could fail
 -  Fixed problem where 'used in show' flags within File List could fail to update after opening a show
 -  Fixed audio problems affecting some video layers
 -  Fixed crash problem caused by flipped video layers
 -  Fixed problems with quality of FLV and WMV output
 -  Fixed crash condition caused by cancelling the file save process while in the process of outputting a show
 -  Fixed problem where preview playback could appear at the wrong aspect ratio
 -  Fixed problem where incorrect error dialog could appear after changing slide style categories
 -  Fixed problem where captions in Customize Menu dialog had incorrect options
 -  Fixed problem with manually entered pan values in the Precision Preview
 -  Fixed problem where layers rotated in crop dialog could fail to be displayed
 -  Fixed problem where deleting a layer did not properly undo layer matching
 -  Fixed problem where video layer could play at wrong speed after being flipped
  Version 4.1.2712- Release Date: Dec 15, 2009
 -  Fixed problem with Presenter plugin installation when installing on a computer which has never had a copy of Presenter installed before. 
 -  Fixed issue where Presenter plugin would not playback properly in Firefox and Chrome
  Version 4.1.2710- Release Date: Dec 11, 2009
 -  For a full list of what's new in version 4.1, please refer to this page
  Version 4.0.2548- Release Date: Apr 30, 2009
 -  Fixed problem with show buffering process
 -  Fixed issue with stalling when opening Trim Video dialog
 -  Fixed problems caused by saving over an existing Slide Style
  Version 4.0.2542- Release Date: Apr 22, 2009
 -  Fixed playback problems affecting DVD output on some players
 -  Fixed issue with YouTube not handling some tags correctly
 -  Fixed rare problem affecting Open File dialogs
 
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