Phoenix Software, a leading republisher of software, is delighted to announce the rights to distribute Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 into the South African marketplace.
Ulead Systems, Inc, a 16-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, has launched DVD MovieFactory 5 - a new release of the company`s consumer DVD authoring package offering easy disc authoring, an expanded range of creative options and future-ready support for both HD-DVD and Blu-Ray disc formats.
"With support for both HD disc formats, DVD MovieFactory 5 offers users the best video experience no matter which standard they choose," said Simon Campbell Young, Managing Director of Phoenix Software. "Even beginners who have not yet invested in HD devices can produce terrific slideshows easily using the MovieFactory 5 interface and creative features. This product is going to be of immense interest to our customers."
Features and benefits:
Capture/edit
Users can capture video from any source, including DV or HDV camcorders, DVB-T digital broadcasts, or VCRs. DVD MovieFactory offers a Video Editing Toolbox to then trim and enhance the video, add titles, and select background music.
DVD MovieFactory`s Multi-trim editor now features responsive AccuCut scrubbing controls that allow users to zoom in to the frame-level to make precise cuts for removing unwanted footage. For users who want to capture their favourite TV shows and burn them to disc, DVD MovieFactory now includes Ad-Zapper, a feature that scans video and automatically detects commercials. Users can then easily remove the ads, for an uninterrupted viewing experience.
Authoring
When laying out menus for HD or standard DVDs, users now have a whole new arsenal of creative tools. SmartScene menus feature a large preview window that changes content when the viewer rolls over a text item. Motion filters bring still-image backgrounds to life. Text and objects can be freely rotated, resized and repositioned, to make pleasing menu compositions.
Unique to consumer authoring software, DVD MovieFactory now offers Menu Transitions. These enable pleasing visual transitions between menus and titles. Commonly seen in commercial DVDs, menu transitions have previously only been possible with professional authoring packages.
Slideshows
Digital cameras and camera phones continue to be hot sellers, and one of the best ways to share photos is with a digital slideshow on disc. DVD MovieFactory 5 lets users arrange and enhance their photos, apply smooth transitions and add a soundtrack before burning to CD or DVD.
Data/audio storage
For quick burning projects, DVD MovieFactory features an intuitive Quick-Drop desktop utility, which lets users burn video, photos, music or data onto any disc format, including high-capacity HD discs.
Availability and price:
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 is available immediately at SRP of R499 from www.computrolley.co.za www.digitalplanet.co.za, www.telkomsa.net, www.aardvark.co.za and www.kalahari.net.
Retail boxes will be available from retail stores country-wide from Incredible Connection, Hi-Fi Corporation, Game, Dion, Budget Computers, CNA and Makro.
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Phoenix Software is a software republishing business. Founded in September 1999, PG supplies a wide range of software products to distribution and retail partners. The company focuses on niche software that is aimed at vertical markets and has an ongoing mission to bring leading-edge products to the marketplace in a timely and professional manner, while offering excellent price/performance ratios. The company`s product range includes titles from leading vendors such as Nero, Acronis, Namo, Ulead, Intervideo, Software Imaging, Ink Saver, Webroot, TonerSaver, ThinkFree, X-00M, Zgroup, Onspeed, Onspeed Mobile and G Data Internet Security and Anti Virus. For additional information, please visit www.phoenixsoftware.co.za.
Ulead Systems
Ulead Systems, Inc is a leading developer of innovative video, imaging and graphics 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 personalise, manage and share digital content. For more information on the company, please go to www.ulead.co.uk.
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