Sony Media Software, a leading provider of professional video and audio editing software applications, announced today the availability of DVD Architect(TM) Studio, a standalone program that addresses the growing consumer demand for a single software application dedicated to DVD authoring for movies, song compilations and pictures slideshows. Previously only available bundled with Sony Vegas Movie Studio+DVD, this new standalone version expands Sony's line of home studio products by offering a robust application with many important features that are critical for creating dynamic and interactive DVDs.DVD Architect Studio is available now for $49.95. If you'd like to try it out before buying it, a demo can be downloaded here. More information is also available on Sony's website. Add a comment
DVD Architect Studio software features the same look and feel of Sony's flagship products, including superior ease-of-use and a simple drag-and-drop interface for quick DVD layout; the ability to create both single and multi-movie DVDs, picture and music compilations; and support for most popular DVD burners today.
Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced the completion of its acquisition of InterVideo, Inc., a leading provider of digital media authoring and playback software with a focus on high-definition video and DVD technologies. Corel purchased InterVideo for $13.00 per share of InterVideo common stock resulting in an aggregate acquisition price of $198.6 million in an all-cash transaction.If you'd like to read more, Corel's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
The acquisition substantially expands Corel's presence in the digital media software market by creating the industry's broadest portfolio of digital imaging and DVD video products. With the addition of InterVideo, Corel will deliver easier-to-use, multi-purpose high-definition video, imaging, and DVD creation products to consumers and enterprises worldwide while extending its presence in fast-growing Asian markets, such as China, Taiwan and Japan.
LightScribe today announced the immediate release of publicly-available Linux development tools for its Direct Disc Labeling technology. The LightScribe Linux public software development kit (SDK) allows individual application developers to integrate LightScribe support into Linuxbased software. Linux users will now be able to experience the benefits of LightScribe, a no-hassle way to burn professional, silkscreen-quality labels on CDs and DVDs right in the drive. The LightScribe Linux public SDK is available at (www.lightscribe.com/downloadSection/linux/index.aspx?id=816).If developing software isn't your thing, LightScribe also has a few Linux based apps available for download on their website. More information can be found here. Add a comment
Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today released DVDit Pro HD, the latest version of the company's pioneering DVD authoring solution, which now makes it possible for video professionals and enthusiasts to create high-definition Blu-ray Disc (BD) movies on their PC for the first time. Based on the same technology used in the development of Hollywood titles, DVDit Pro HD enables users to produce rich Blu-ray Disc titles with stunning HD menus that truly showcase and complement the breathtaking realism of high-definition video content and burn them to Blu-ray recordable discs for playback in Blu-ray players. Roxio DVDit Pro HD is available today at www.roxio.com for $599.99.While Roxio lists the price at $599.99, DVDit Pro HD can is currently on sale for $499.99. If you'd like to read more, Roxio's press release can be found here. Add a comment
CyberLink Corp. (5203.TW), a world leader in digital home solutions, announced today that CyberLink PowerDVD HD264 Edition has been bundled with Gigabyte's latest high-definition video graphics cards, the Gigabyte HDMI Graphics Card.Gigabyte's new graphics card begins shipping this month. More information can be found on CyberLink's website. Add a comment
CyberLink's H.264 decoding technology enables the playback of high-definition video content, including support for High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) via High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and Digital Visual Interface (DVI) connectors.