Sonic introduces MyDVD video suite

Sonic Solutions have released MyDVD Video Suite, the most comprehensive solution available for consumer DVD production and video editing.
MyDVD Video Suite makes it possible for home users to record, share and re-edit their personal videos on DVD or CD. Now shipping to Sonic OEM partners, MyDVD Video Suite will be available on Sonic¹s web store in early May.
MyDVD Video Suite includes Sonic MyDVD, the world¹s leading application for creating DVDs, and ArcSoft ShowBiz, a comprehensive video application for editing DV and MPEG video. MyDVD Video Suite incorporates many DVD publishing features pioneered by Sonic including Direct-to-DVD for recording directly from a camcorder to DVD or CD, as well as Sonic¹s unique Edit-on-DVD, which allows users to re-edit their OpenDVD-compliant DVDs in the fastest possible manner without having to re-load all of the original material.
MyDVD Video Suite enables users to record videos to DVD, watch them on their TVs, and then, if they wish, put them back into their PCs to edit and update the content. ArcSoft ShowBiz adds expanded video editing functionality, enabling users to perform advanced edits, including transitions, titles and effects. Files can be passed seamlessly between MyDVD and ShowBiz, streamlining the editing process.
"MyDVD Video Suite provides a complete solution for powerful, yet easy-to-use, DVD creation and video editing capabilities that Compaq Presario customers have been asking for," said Brett Faulk, Director of Consumer Desktop Marketing for Compaq. "With the explosion of interest in digital video editing and DVD recording, MyDVD Video Suite simplifies and extends Compaq's award-winning MyMovieSTUDIO digital movie-making experience for all customers."
"Sonic is the ideal partner when it comes to DVD, and MyDVD teamed with ArcSoft ShowBiz delivers more functionality and flexibility than any other solution on the market today," said Chris Bethell, Director of Marketing at ArcSoft. "MyDVD Video Suite makes it easy for users to rapidly create great looking DVDs and provides consumers with a host of powerful tools to polish their home videos with additional edits, transitions and effects."
"We are very excited to offer this complete solution for consumers and desktop video enthusiasts who want to create their own DVDs," said Dave Habiger, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Desktop Product Group at Sonic. "MyDVD Video Suite provides the ideal solution for users who want fast, easy and great-looking results on DVD, as well as for those who want to devote more time editing their custom videos."
Sonic Solutions, www.sonic.com
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