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Ulead VideoStudio 8 First Consumer-Level PC Video Editing Software to Support Video from MPEG-4 Devices and 3GPP Mobile Phones TORRANCE, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- June 8, 2004 -- Ulead MPEG-4 and 3GPP Plug-Ins Let Users Edit and Share Video from MPEG-4 Cameras, Camcorders, and Capture Devices, and Provide Interoperability with 3GPP Mobile PhonesUlead Systems, Inc., a top developer of digital imaging, video and DVD software, has historically been a trailblazer for providing leading support for the latest video and audio formats. With new Ulead plug-ins for VideoStudio 8, the company's recently released video editing software, Ulead now offers the first consumer-level PC video editing software to support MPEG-4 and 3GPP video formats. By supporting these latest video formats, not only does Ulead offer VideoStudio 8 users a needed way to edit and share MPEG-4 and 3GPP video content, but it empowers them to create quality video with smaller file sizes for sharing longer or higher-quality video via e-mail, the Web, mobile phones, and on DVD and CD. Along with pioneering support for the latest video formats, the new Ulead Dolby(R) Digital AC-3 Plug-in lets users include high-quality audio in video productions, import video recorded on set-top DVD recorders, and offers better playback compatibility and smaller file size for enhanced sharing. All three Ulead VideoStudio Plug-ins are currently available to VideoStudio 8 users at www.ulead.com for $29.95 VideoStudio 8 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 8 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. Ulead VideoStudio MPEG-4 Plug-in MPEG-4 is quickly becoming the most popular video format for digital cameras, camcorders and the latest capture devices. The Ulead MPEG-4 Plug-in gives VideoStudio 8 users a needed way to import and edit MPEG-4 video files, while, at the same time, allowing them to turn commonly-used video formats into MPEG-4. With VideoStudio 8's MPEG-4 smart rendering technology, the software saves time by rendering only the edits made to the MPEG-4 video content, without rendering the entire file. By using the MPEG-4 video format, consumers can maintain quality, yet reduce the size of video files in order to effectively share longer or higher quality videos via e-mail, the Web, and on DVD/CD. Ulead VideoStudio 3GPP Plug-in For sharing video over mobile phones, the Ulead 3GPP Plug-in lets consumers import and edit 3GPP or 3GPP2 video taken with mobile phones that use the 3GPP format. Users also have the ability to convert AVI, MPEG2 or other video files into the 3GPP format to upload and share via mobile phones. Ulead VideoStudio Dolby(R) Digital AC-3 Plug-in With the Dolby Digital AC-3 Plug-in, VideoStudio 8 customers can decode and encode Dolby AC-3 stereo files. Not only does Dolby Digital AC-3 provide superior audio quality but it enables users to successfully import Dolby Digital AC-3 stereo audio files from video recorded on set-top DVD recorders. At the same time, users can encode other audio files into Dolby Digital AC-3 stereo for higher quality audio and smaller file size. This enables users to burn longer videos on disc while maintaining sound quality. 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. For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit Ulead's Web site at www.ulead.com. |
