Ulead demonstrates consumer HD authoring at CES
Next-generation real-time HD recording and HD DVD / Blu-ray Disc authoring
Taipei, Taiwan - January 3, 2005 - Ulead Systems, Inc., a 16-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, will unveil the latest developments of the company's high-definition video authoring software at this year's CES event in Las Vegas. On show will be features developed for the next generation of Ulead's DVD MovieFactory consumer content authoring and production software. Ulead software will be demonstrated on the InterVideo booth in South Hall 4, #35962.
Real-Time Recording of High-Definition Video to Blu-ray Disc
BDAV recording allows users to record high-definition video content from HDV camcorders such as the Sony HDR-HC1 to Blu-ray Discs in full HDV resolution. Discs may be recorded directly from the camera in real-time or video may be first captured to hard drive for editing. Users may also record non-copy-controlled program stream or transport stream HDTV recordings at full resolution, including high-definition recordings made in Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition Digital Video Recording (DVR-MS) format.
Editing features allow users to combine multiple standard or high-definition clips as well as trim clips and extract sections of clips using Ulead's unique Multi-Trim editing interface. Discs are recorded in BDAV format and may contain nearly 2 hours of full-quality HDV video on a single-layer 25GB re-recordable BD-RE or record-once BD-R disc.
HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc authoring
Ulead will demonstrate solutions to edit and author next generation HD DVD and Blu-ray discs. High-definition authoring projects may incorporate video from sources such as HDV camcorders, HD video residing on the computer and video captured from exiting, non-copy protected DVDs. High-definition slideshows with pan & zoom, transitions and audio are also supported.
HD video editing is accomplished using Ulead's unique Multi-Trim editor featuring frame-accurate editing. Menus may be customized by resizing and rotating menu elements and applying motion effects to add a dynamic feel to static backgrounds. Configurable menu transitions allow smooth segues to and from menus and video titles. Newly developed SmartScene menus feature a single preview area for project titles rather than separate motion buttons as in traditional menu systems.
Full previewing allows an easy preview of all project content, including menu transition effects. HD project may be output to either HD DVD Type I or Blu-ray Disc HDMV formats.
About Ulead Systems
Ulead Systems, Inc.(TSE:2487) is a leading developer of innovative video, imaging and DVD authoring software for desktop, server, mobile and Internet platforms.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.
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. The company's award-winning desktop products include UleadR PhotoImpact, Ulead VideoStudio, Ulead DVD MovieFactory, Ulead DVD PictureShow, Ulead MediaStudio, Ulead DVD Workshop, Ulead COOL 3D Production Studio, and Ulead GIF Animator. Ulead iMira Server Tools give organizations cost-effective, server-based imaging and Web solutions that create an efficient image processing environment and develop customer Website loyalty. Headquartered in Taiwan, Ulead maintains offices worldwide in the US, Europe, and Asia. Ulead employs over 450 people and is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit Ulead's Web site at http://www.ulead.com or call 800-85-ULEAD (800-858-5323).
