Ulead Announces DVD MovieFactory 5 Plus
Consumer DVD Authoring Software Now Adds Wide Range Of Disc
Burning Functions
Taipei, Taiwan - August 23, 2006 - Ulead® Systems Inc. (TSE:2487), a subsidiary of InterVideo® Inc. (NASDAQ: IVII) and a 17-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, today announced Ulead DVD MovieFactory® 5 Plus, an enhanced companion to its market-leading DVD MovieFactory 5 standard version. "When we released DVD MovieFactory 5 in March, it earned high praise for its ease-of-use and intuitive DVD authoring", said Eldon C. M. Liu, president of Ulead. "The Plus version offers additional creative content and templates. Digital media enthusiasts will appreciate the expanded disc burning functionality, multi-format disc copying, support for music DVDs and Blu-ray Direct-to-Disc burning."
More Creativity
DVD MovieFactory 5 Plus doubles the
number of templates with which users can create their own personalized DVD
menus. LabelFlash technology allows burning of long-lasting disc labels using
supported media and burners. Blu-ray Direct-to-Disc Recorder This application
allows owners of Blu-ray Disc recorders to capture high-definition video from
their HDV camcorders, and burn it to high-capacity Blu-ray discs in
full-resolution HD video (BDAV Format). A single-layer 25GB disc can contain
nearly 2 hours of full-quality HD video, and can be played on a set-top Blu-ray
player, or on a PC with appropriate hardware and software.
Disc Utilities
Ulead's Burn.Now 4.0 module offers a
complete set of CD and DVD disc burning tools. Users can use Span Disc to
archive the contents of large folders to multiple DVDs, directly copy discs, or
create bootable discs. More Music Disc Options Burn.Now 4.0 also offers users a
whole new arsenal of tools to create music discs. Multiple albums, or
long-running concerts, can be burned on to a single DVD in audiophile-quality
DVD-Audio format or as unique audio-only DVD-Video discs for uninterrupted
listening pleasure. Before burning their audio DVDs or CDs, users can improve
the sound quality with various filters and effects, including Click and Hiss
Removal for music recorded from tape or vinyl.
Capture Support
Users can capture video from any source,
including DV or HDV camcorders, HDTV or standard definition DVB-T digital
broadcasts, or VCRs. Updated camcorder support now includes the Sanyo Xacti
HD-1.
Bonus Software
In the box with DVD MovieFactory 5 Plus,
consumers will find 3 bonus packages:
Pricing and Availability
DVD MovieFactory 5 Plus will be
available in box and electronic versions in retail stores and at www.ulead.com
for $79.99 starting in late August. Users of DVD MovieFactory versions 3 and 4
can upgrade at www.ulead.com for $39.99.
About Ulead Systems
Ulead Systems, Inc. (TSE:2487), a
subsidiary of InterVideo, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVII) is a 17-year industry leader in
video, image and DVD software. 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 personalize, manage and share digital content.
Ulead is a member of the DVD Forum, participates in DVD Forum Working Groups and
is a general member of the HD DVD promotion group. Ulead is also a Contributor
member of the Blu-ray Disc Association and serves on the BDA TEG. For more
information on the company, its products and services, please visit Ulead's Web
site at www.ulead.com.
About InterVideo, Inc.
InterVideo is a leading provider
of integrated digital and high-definition multimedia and audio/video content
solutions in the PC, CE and wireless industries. The company's broad suite of
integrated multimedia software products are designed to enhance the consumer's
entertainment experience, whether the content is delivered to a home system,
HDTV set, wireless system, mobile or personal multimedia device. InterVideo's
unique iMobi™ multimedia codec technologies are widely used by Smartphones, GPS
units and portable entertainment device OEMs and ODMs to enhance music and video
enjoyment¡Kanyplace, anytime. The firm's worldwide headquarters is at 46430
Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA, 510-651-0888, InterVideo also has major offices in
Taiwan, Japan, Mainland China and around the globe. For more information, visit
www.intervideo.com.
Source: Ulead

