Ulead
Offers Free HDV and MPEG-4 Upgrades to VideoStudio 9 Users
New
support high-definition video editing, mobile & streaming
video
Taipei,
Taiwan - Ulead
Systems, Inc., a 16-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, today
announced that all registered full version users of Ulead® VideoStudio™ 9,
Ulead's consumer video editing software, will be eligible to download free
upgrade plug-ins to add HDV and MPEG-4 support to the application.
The
plug-ins offer support for two of the latest formats available to
consumers. HDV is a high-definition format established by Canon Inc.,
Sharp Corporation, Sony Corporation, and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC),
offering a new generation of video quality with 16:9 aspect ratio and higher
resolution for greater detail and more vivid colors. The plug-in is of
special interest to Sony® HandyCam® HDR-HC1 camcorder users, the first consumer
HDV 1080i camcorder.
MPEG-4
is a flexible format rapidly gaining acceptance for applications ranging from
DVD-quality playback to video delivered over the Internet and mobile
devices. The Ulead MPEG-4 plug-in for VideoStudio 9 allows users to easily
create video for high-quality playback, streaming over the Internet or display
on mobile phones, PDAs or the Sony® PlayStation Portable (PSP).
Terms
and Availability
To
qualify to receive the HDV and MPEG-4 upgrade plug-ins, users must purchase and
register a full box, ESD or upgrade version of Ulead VideoStudio 9. Users
of OEM versions of the VideoStudio delivered with hardware devices may take
advantage of the enhancements after upgrading to the full version. The
plug-ins will be available for download by from September 8 from www.ulead.com.
Customers with OEM versions of VideoStudio 9 may purchase the plug-ins
separately. The Ulead MPEG-4 Plug-in is priced at $29.99 and the
Ulead HDV plug-ins is available for $49.99.
About
VideoStudio
VideoStudio
9 offers refined automated video editing tools for consumers who want to quickly
and easily turn home videos into polished movies. The software's new three-step
MovieWizard provides just the right mix of theme-based intro and exit graphics,
transitions, text effects and music to tell a story, without losing the intended
message in confusing cuts and edits. At the same time, the VideoStudio 9
full-featured Video Editor provides more adventurous users and video aficionados
sophisticated, yet easy-to-use video editing tools. The main Video Editor
includes new and enhanced effects and filters, as well as overlay and audio
tools for more advanced editing techniques and control.
About
Ulead Systems
Ulead
Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of innovative video, imaging and DVD
authoring 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
personalize, manage and share digital content. Ulead is a principal 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 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.
Source: Ulead
