Phoenix Global Software introduces Ulead CD and DVD PictureShow 4

Phoenix Global Software, a leading republisher of software, is delighted to announce the rights to distribute Ulead CD and DVD PictureShow 4 into the South African marketplace.

The latest version of this award-winning slideshow creation software is the must-have software accessory for digital camera users who want to easily make a photo album slideshow that they can watch on TV and also share with family and friends.

CD and DVD PictureShow 4 is designed specifically for novice or first-time users and yet has powerful features that should satisfy most enthusiasts.

Users can select an Instant-Show theme template, which gives them all the aspects of an entertaining slideshow with just one click. Templates mix meaningful themes with rich special effects for stunning results. There are also many powerful tools, including built-in audio and video trim functionality, built-in photo repairs, adding multiple music files to a slideshow and DVD menus, for users that want to personalise their slideshow.

Ulead Photo Explorer 8.5, included in this package, gives users complete digital media management and has comprehensive yet easy-to-use tools for acquiring, viewing, organising and adjusting digital images, as well as managing audio and video clips.

"The growth of both digital cameras and DVD burners has opened the door to a world of new and exciting slideshow possibilities," said Simon Campbell-Young, Managing Director of Phoenix Global Software. "People are taking more pictures than ever and are proud of their pictures. Most would love to share these memories with family and friends, no matter where they live. This software provides the perfect mix of easy-to-use and customising tools which will appeal to a whole new mass-market segment of consumers."

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New features in CD and DVD PictureShow 4:

* All-new Instant-Show theme templates with stylish DVD navigation menus, background music and pan and zoom, transition and motion effects are the ideal way to quickly create a complete slideshow.
* Customisable pan and zoom adds excitement as users can pan across or zoom into the details of their photos.
* Built-in photo repairs from ExpressFix enables users to quickly fix common photo problems such as incorrect exposure, colour cast, saturation, and focus - they can also "beautify" skin.
* Trim audio function lets users adjust music to the desired length. It`s the perfect built-in tool to add small clips or sections of audio to a slideshow.
* Multi-trim video, a unique feature, lets users select segments from a video file and insert them into a slideshow so that they can view their photos and video together on one disc.
* CD audio support enables users to use their favourite music from CDs as background audio in the slideshow.
* Audio & Effect interface lets users easily customise every aspect of a slideshow. They can add multiple audio files to the slideshow, view and change individual transitions between photos, apply different pan and zoom effects, control each photo`s duration and much more.
* Save Photo as a Separate File is a convenient function that enables users to save any photos that have been enhanced, repaired or customised.
* Save Slideshow as Video File enables users to share their slideshows in an e-mail, on the Web, on a portable media device or a computer using any popular media player.

Pricing and availability:

CD and DVD PictureShow 4 is available immediately at a suggested retail price of R499 including VAT from www.computrolley.co.za, www.digitalplanet.co.za and www.kalahari.net.

Retail boxes will be available from retail stores country-wide from Incredible Connections, Budget Computers and Macro.