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ArcSoft announced today that its best-selling multimedia player application, TotalMedia Theatre® 3 Platinum now features a new 3D plug-in, which includes Blu-ray 3D and Sim3D™. With ArcSoft’s 3D plug-in, users now can enjoy Blu-ray 3D and native stereo 3D movies and video files, as well as turning regular 2D photos and movies into realistic 3D.
Sim3D™, encoded in AVC-MVC, creates a realistic stereo 3D viewing experience in real-time. Native stereo 3D movies and videos include 3D-DVD, YouTube 3D files, and 3D videos that are encoded in Left/Right, Up/Down, Anaglyph, and more.
"We are proud to be the first in the industry to launch a Blu-ray 3D player in the retail market," said George Tang, ArcSoft Vice President and General Manager of Video and Home Entertainment Group. "Combined with Sim3D, all content*, including standard DVD movies and videos, can be viewed in realistic 3D."
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Pegasys, Inc. today announces the availability of Apple® iPad™ device and Windows Media Center WTV support in the newest update of its TMPGEnc® MovieStyle software. The multi-device, drag ‘n drop video conversion software allows users to import video files, apply video and audio filters, then convert and transfer to 14 popular digital devices including the new iPad. The update is available now and is free for all current owners. Product information and a free trial version can be found at http://tmpgenc.pegasys-inc.com/en/product/tms.html. Pricing starts at $29.95.
“Consumers now demand video to be accessible on a variety of devices. That’s why we’ve added support for Apple’s iPad mobile digital device, so users can enjoy their video on this wonderful new product. When Windows 7 users record high definition or standard TV shows via Windows Media Center, the resulting file is in the .wtv format. With MovieStyle, users can convert it to different video formats for use on an iPad, video game console or other portable device” remarked Tak Ebine, Pegasys Inc. CEO.
New iPad support lets users take personal video anywhere they go. Video converted for the iPad can be up to 1024 x 768 resolution for 4:3 clips, or up to 1280 x720 for 16:9 clips. Just drag and drop the video content for easy conversion and playback. Similar to an iPod, iPad video can be quickly transferred to an iTunes library using the included TransManagerTM. Then, simply connect the iPad to a PC and iTunes will automatically transfer the videos to the iPad.
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Corel Corporation today announced that Corel® WinDVD®, the world’s most widely used DVD playback software, has received Blu-ray 3D™ Certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association. With this new certification, Corel® WinDVD® Pro 2010 continues its track record of providing customers with the industry's best movie-watching experience on the PC. Corel WinDVD Pro 2010 with 3D Blu-ray will be demonstrated at Computex along with Corel’s portfolio of digital media products at the Grand Hyatt Taipei (Suite 1143) from June 1 to 5.
“With partners including NVIDIA, Intel and AMD, Corel is leading the industry to transform 3D entertainment on the PC from an intriguing idea to an amazing reality. Blu-ray 3D has the power to capture our imaginations in ways that have never been possible before and with support for this exciting new standard, WinDVD continues to deliver the ultimate video entertainment experience on Windows,” said Joe Roberts, Executive Vice President of Products at Corel.
Now available to OEM partners, Corel WinDVD Pro 2010 with Blu-ray 3D capabilities supports Frame Sequential, Polarization and Anaglyph technologies ensuring that customers will enjoy an outstanding 3D experience, regardless of their 3D hardware platform. Customers who own Corel WinDVD Pro 2010 will receive these new 3D capabilities in a free update later this year.
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Sonic Solutions today announced the availability of new versions of its enterprise-class solutions for media creation and management in the workplace. Designed for editing, burning, backup, and sharing of data and digital media assets such as photos, video, and music, the latest version of Roxio Creator® 2010 is now available in configurations designed for enterprise - Roxio Creator Enterprise Silver and Roxio Creator Enterprise Gold.
The new Roxio Creator Enterprise products are offered through the Roxio Volume Licensing Program, which is tailored to the unique requirements of organizations. The program offers low cost-of-entry and flexible licensing options, including both enterprise-wide and departmental licenses that eliminate the headache of managing single-user licenses. Ideal for users of varying skill levels, the Creator Enterprise solutions are both easy to learn as well as powerful and offer a wide range of options that system administrators can easily enable or disable for individual users or departments. The enterprise products are also supported across multiple Windows versions for maximum compatibility and are scalable to adapt as organizational needs grow.
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Nero, creator of liquid media technology, today announced its largest PC OEM deal ever, via an agreement with Toshiba. The PC manufacturer will include Nero 9 Essentials and Nero BackItUp & Burn Autobackup Essentials on all upcoming notebooks, netbooks and external hard disc drives (eHDDs) distributed in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), enabling customers to quickly and easily backup files, burn CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs, and sync files and folders. The partnership contributes to the expansion of Nero’s OEM distribution channel and follows hot on the heels of recent contracts with OEMs such as Acer, Packard Bell, eMachines and Gateway.
“Consumers are becoming more demanding than ever. When they buy a new device, they want immediate access to all the necessary tools that will make their user experience as seamless as possible,” commented Thomas Teckentrup, General Manager Product Strategy and Development, Toshiba Computer Systems EMEA. “Burning data to optical media and sharing or backing up digital content is a key part of this. By bundling Nero’s software, we can give our customers immediate access to reliable and easy-to-use solutions for preserving and enjoying their content.”
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Nero, creator of liquid media technology, today announced that Nero Multimedia Suite 10, its new powerful multimedia bundle, is now available for purchase in retail stores worldwide and online at www.nero.com.
The three products that make up Nero Multimedia Suite 10 are Nero Vision Xtra, a brand new applications dedicated to media organization, basic and advanced video editing and HD movie creation; Nero Burning ROM for disc burning and copying; and Nero BackItUp & Burn for backing up, synching and restoring data. These three robust products, plus additional multimedia tools, will grant users a powerful solution which meets their multimedia project needs, yet provides ease of use, all at a great value.
Each of these three comprehensive and enhanced software programs is also available online for purchase as a standalone product.
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NetBlender announced today that they are adding 3D encoding and authoring capabilities to their DoStudio™ line of professional Blu-ray tools.
"This year's top consumer video trend is undoubtedly 3D," said John Harrington, NetBlender CEO. "Rapid adoption by consumers and content owners is fueling demand for professional solutions to deliver the 3D experience to the home. NetBlender is excited to meet the global post production community's need for practical, professional 3D Blu-ray authoring and encoding solutions, just as we have done in 2D. Indeed, since the launch of DoStudio Authoring at NAB 2008, hundreds of Blu-ray professionals from Hollywood to Hamburg have used it to author more than 1,000 mass-replicated titles. As these studios' clients embrace 3D, NetBlender will be there with the right tools at the right price to ensure our customers' continued success with Blu-ray."
NetBlender is working with VSOFTS for DoStudio's 3D MVC encoding capability and with Corel for the BD3D multiplexing capability. "NetBlender's success with DoStudio since its launch in 2008 confirms that they have a clear understanding of the needs of the global Blu-ray authoring community," said Joe Roberts, Executive Vice President, Products with Corel. "Corel is excited to work with NetBlender to support Blu-ray authors as they bring compelling 3D Blu-ray content to consumers around the world."
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ArcSoft, the industry leading multimedia software provider, is proud to announce that ArcSoft TotalMedia® Theatre has received Blu-ray 3D™ (Profile 5.0) Certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association.
This certification was recently awarded after ArcSoft TotalMedia Theatre passed rigorous testing on rigid testing discs encoded with the new 3D standard, Multiview Video Coding (MVC). The specifications transform all graphic features into 3D, including 3D menus and 3D subtitles. This transformation brings users a sensational visually-stimulating movie-watching experience.
“3D has successfully penetrated into consumer markets based on the popularity of 3D movies in the theaters,” said George Tang, ArcSoft’s Vice President and General Manager of Video and Home Entertainment Group. “With TotalMedia Theatre passing Blu-ray 3D certification, ArcSoft helps to carry this vibe further, allowing consumers to enjoy 3D at home.”
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Sony Creative Software today announced Blu-print 6™ Blu-ray Disc authoring application and the brand-new Z Depth™ 3D subtitle offset editing application. As one of the first professional 3D Blu-ray™ Disc authoring products available on the market, the upgraded Blu-print 6 will be capable of authoring 3D titles in accordance with the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) 3D Blu-ray disc specification to greatly enhance workflow capability for production facilities and professional video editors. Blu-print 6 allows for easy import of MVC encoded content along with support of 3D menu graphics and subtitle graphics. 3D Blu-ray Java integration also allows for user interactivity like BD-Live. To assist editors creating 3D subtitles, the new Z Depth application generates the required offset metadata file needed in a 3D BD project allowing editors to more accurately and easily position subtitles when creating 3D Blu-ray Discs.
"With the home entertainment industry, consumer electronics manufacturers and consumers eagerly awaiting the introduction of 3D on Blu-ray, Blu-print 6 and Z Depth 3D subtitle offset editing application will enable editors and disc authoring professionals to provide a seamless 3D viewing experience for home audiences," said Dave Chaimson, vice-president of global marketing for Sony Creative Software. "Given the precise balance of art and technology needed to produce 3D Blu-ray Discs, production professionals require powerful and specialized new tools like Blu-print 6 and Z Depth for Vegas Pro 9 to deliver content that exceeds the high expectations accompanying the excitement for 3D at home."
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CyberLink Corp. is pleased to announce that PowerDVD is the first Blu-ray 3D player software to achieve certification from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), under the new Blu-ray 3D standard (Profile 5.0).
"Blu-ray 3D has to be seen to be believed. We have entered an exciting new era, where home movies are more immersive, and more real.” said Alice H. Chang, CEO of CyberLink. "We are fully committed to leading the way with support for all of the latest 3D formats and display technologies on the PC. We are excited that PowerDVD is the first software player to be Blu-ray 3D certified, and we look forward to enabling this amazing home theater experience for all of our customers."
The certification ensures consumers that PowerDVD provides the full benefits of Blu-ray 3D on the PC. Consumers can enjoy the entire range of enhanced features in 3D including menus, subtitles, BD-J interaction and Blu-ray disc quality audio and video.
