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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Droppix announced today the availability of Droppix Recorder 2.0. This new release sports a brand-new graphical interface, adds support for Blu-Ray discs and Windows Vista, introduces Droppix SmartDisc -- a new wizard designed by Droppix to simplify all recording and printing projects -- and comes with a new music CD creation module and a new built-in search wizard to find any document in seconds. Droppix Recorder 2.0 comes bundled with Droppix Label Maker Lite 2.8 - an advanced new solution for Lightscribe CD and DVD label authoring. Droppix Recorder 2.0 is compatible with Windows Vista.More information on Droppix Recorder 2.0 can be found here. Otherwise a 30-day trial version can be downloaded from the Droppix website. Add a comment
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Nero, leaders in digital media technology, announces today that its premier digital media software suite, Nero 7, is ready for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (RTM).I'm guessing that we're going to see a new version of Nero in the next day or two as the current build, version 7.5.7.0, has some known issues with Vista. If you'd like to read more, Nero's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Having rapidly addressed the latest developmental changes to Microsoft's highly-anticipated new operating system through the RC1 and RC2 phases, Nero now offers its Windows Vista-ready software to consumers online at www.nero.com. Current Nero 7 customers will also be able to download this version free of charge at the company's website.
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InterVideo, Inc. (NASDAQ:IVII - News) and its subsidiary Ulead Systems, Inc., industry leaders in video, image and DVD software, today announced that its products will be Microsoft Windows Vista-ready starting from current releases.If you'd like to read more, InterVideo's entire press releae can be found here. Add a comment
"The launch of Windows Vista is really exciting for us," said Steve Ro, President of InterVideo. "We are fully committed to delivering Windows Vista-certified versions of our software in time for the commercial launch. Our customers can rest assured that when they buy a new Windows Vista PC, or upgrade their current one to Windows Vista, InterVideo Ulead digital media software will remain their best choice for quality, performance and value."
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Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today announced that it has filed suit against German software manufacturer Nero AG and its U.S. affiliate, Nero Inc., for infringement of one of Sonic's video editing patents. The complaint, filed in the United States district court in Marshall, Texas, alleges that Nero's video editing software infringes Sonic's U.S. Patent No. 6,204,840.It will be interesting to see how Nero responds. If you'd like to read more, Sonic's entire press release can be found here. Add a comment
Sonic's patent, filed in 1998, relates to certain techniques for "digital multimedia composition." Among other applications, the patent covers improved ways to create digital videos using a graphical "storyline" to sequence individual video segments.
