Whether for fun or business, being able to produce a professional video is a definite plus.

From ej4, the Instant Video Presenter was designed to give novice as well as experienced video users an affordable application to create and share quality video electronically. Developed to be user-friendly, Instant Video Presenter provides extensive automation and on-screen wizards that allow even beginners to produce videos in record time. You can learn it in about 20 minutes.

The Presenter records and compresses videos in real time, so videos need no post-editing production — they are ready to be distributed immediately through e-mail, Internet upload or burned to a CD.

"Thousands of talented people worldwide are trying to create a unique space for themselves on YouTube and other social networking sites," said Dan Cooper, chief operating officer of ej4. "They have great messages, but lack technical production knowledge and the means for expensive editing equipment.

"Instant Video Presenter lets them produce a message that takes the focus off of their video quality and direct viewers back to the message at hand." One way is through the specialized video recording software that captures any presenter and PC application simultaneously using chroma-key and green-screen technology. It can film the presenter interacting with everything from a PowerPoint presentation to websites on one PC.

Features include:

— Automated and optimized to create a professional video quickly.

— Easy to use with a 20-minute learning curve.

— Requires no prior technical or video knowledge.

— Needs no editing.

— It is affordable.

"Instant Video presenter took my videos from the basement to the penthouse and it was incredibly affordable," said Pete Nelson, a YouTube user. "I learned it in about 15 minutes, and it looks like they were edited by a professional."

Instant Video Presenter retails for $260 and includes a green screen.

For more information, call 877-682-9964 or visit www.instantvideopresenter.com. You can also download a free trial version on the website.

LIGHT THE NIGHT

No need to bump into door jams or furniture when you have to get up in the night.

Providing over 25 feet of light, Brightfeet Lighted Slippers, from Boston Ideas LLC, serve as night lights for your feet.

The bright LED lights in the toes only turn on when weight is applied in the dark; they automatically shut off when they sense light, allowing for maximum battery life. Each pair comes complete with replaceable lithium batteries so you can wear them immediately.

The slippers also provide a green factor by conserving energy. With Brightfeet, there's no need for standard night lights or turning on multiple lights as you make your way around a house.

And when you experience a power outage, they provide a safe way to secure candles, flashlights and other emergency lighting sources.

The tops of the slippers are made of soft, 100-percent polyester fleece material, while the soles contain nonskid rubber material for added safety.

The slippers retail for $40 and are available in navy, beige, black, camouflage and striped. For more information, call 229-225-1462 or visit www.brightfeetslippers.com.

Maggie Reed may be reached at [email protected] or [email protected]. To find out more about Maggie Reed, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com.