Another important Ulead release - and this time the product is available now. I've slightly tweaked it for easier reading.
Bob C
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Ulead Announces DVD MovieFactory 4 - Two New Versions of its Versatile DVD Software
Latest version of DVD creation software takes user-friendly authoring to next level while offering convenient tools for users of camcorders, DVD recorders and TV tuner cards
CeBIT, Germany – March 10, 2005 – Ulead Systems, Inc., a 15-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, announces Ulead DVD MovieFactory 4, the latest version of its all-in-one consumer-level DVD creation software for the PC.
A fine-tuned interface, which incorporates Flash animation, makes it easy to navigate and locate DVD burning and creation tools.
Enhanced DVD menu design technology enables consumers to fully customize DVD menus by simply resizing chapter points, objects and text, and dragging and dropping them anywhere on the menu.
DVD MovieFactory 4 will be sold as two separate versions: the standard version enables consumers to quickly turn videos and photos into DVD movies and slideshows to watch on TV.
While the Disc Creator versions adds useful digital media tools such as the ability to burn audio DVDs, fit dual layer DVDs to a single layer disc and quickly sync music to an MP3 player.
DVD MovieFactory targets home and business PC users in four main segments
· Camcorder and VHS users can use DVD MovieFactory to burn their VHS tapes and videos straight to disc or add DVD menus and navigation buttons with little time and effort.
· Set top DVD Recorder users can make a compilation of their favourite TV shows on a single disc; while deleting certain segments such as commercials.
· Digital TV users can capture terrestrial programming on-the-fly for quick burning.
· Internet users can easily import Web movies (DivX, MPEG and WMV) and burn them to disc.
“As everyone knows, digital photos and video are very much mainstream in today’s market. What’s needed is a truly easy way to archive and share one’s media on DVD. This is the philosophy behind DVD MovieFactory 4,†says Mark Wurdemann, Ulead Marketing Manager for Northern Europe.
“With MovieFactory 4’s improved interface, wide format support, enhanced design tools and ready-to-go menu templates, the software provides the perfect mix to appeal to mass market consumers.â€
New and enhanced features in DVD MovieFactory 4 include
· Friendly new start up interface
· 80 Professional-looking Themed Templates - For fast creation of still & motion menus
· Customisable Buttons and Objects - Resize and freely place menu components
· Multi-trim - New speed shuttle buttons let you quickly cut out unwanted scenes or TV commercials
· Digital TV Support - Capture and burn original-quality Digital TV files without re-rendering
· Import Video from DVD Recorders - Supports DVD-RAM, DVD-RW & DVD+RW set-top recorders
· Pan & Zoom Slideshow Effects - Make still photos come alive with fun-to-watch 'pans' & 'zooms'
· Video enhancements –Lighten dark video clips to improve final production
· Support for 16:9 video and DVD menus
New for DVD MovieFactory Disc Creator
· Make audio-only DVD discs – Use Dolby® Digital to pack 45 hours of music onto a single disc to play on a DVD player
· Burn DVD Audio discs – Burn 6 hours of high-quality uncompressed music on a DVD Audio disc
· Multiple background music – Add multiple audio files to video with audio fade-in/fade-out
· Format DVDs/CDs to act like a hard drive – Conveniently drag and drop files on and off of discs
· Fit to Disc – Import a DVD, select the content, language and subtitles, and convert to DVD-video or fit double-layer to single-layer DVDs
Pricing and availability
DVD MovieFactory 4 will be available in PC World stores, WH Smiths, Amazon, Dabs and other online stores starting mid March 2005 at a price of £29.99.
Both DVD MovieFactory 4 Disc Creator and DVD MovieFactory 4 are currently available for £49.99 and £29.99 respectively at www.ulead.co.uk
Previous users of DVD MovieFactory Disc Creator and DVD MovieFactory can upgrade at www.ulead.co.uk for £29.99 and £19.99 respectively.
Disc Creator will be available from Amazon, Misco and other online stores.
About Ulead Systems
Ulead Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of innovative video, imaging and graphics software for desktop, server, mobile and Internet platforms. As more people use digital technologies at home, school and the workplace, Ulead software empowers users of all levels with the tools to easily and affordably personalise, manage and share digital content.