ArcSoft today announced the availability of ArcSoft VideoImpression(TM) 2, VideoImpression 2 enables users to easily create a movie with video, digital photos, text, transitions, music and narration, or a full screen slide show with photos, effects, and music. VideoImpression 2 Features Include:

-Step-based, easy to follow user interface
-Creates both video and slide show projects
-Save as MPEG-1, WMV or AVI video to Hard disk
-Write a VCD for playback in DVD players (CD Recorder required)
-Output to VHS, or DV digital video tape (hardware required)
-Record narration directly to projects
-Both still image and video editing tools included
-Add multiple soundtracks including MP3 files

Retail version of VideoImpression is priced at $49.99, available June 1 at www.arcsoft.com.