SnapStream chooses Sonic AuthorScript-PVR solution

Sonic Solutions have announced that SnapStream Media, a leading developer of digital entertainment software, has selected the Sonic AuthorScript-PVR software development kit (SDK) as the MPEG encoding and time-shifting engine for their PC-based TV recording software, Personal Video Station 3.
Complementing the Windows Media format supported in earlier versions of Personal Video Station, AuthorScript-PVR greatly extends the functionality and compatibility of Personal Video Station, adding support for MPEG compression - the most popular video recording and playback standard.
"We are pleased that our encoding, stream-handling, and time-shifting technology was selected by SnapStream to augment the newest version of their industry-leading digital video recording software," said Jim Taylor, General Manager of Sonic's Advanced Technology Group. "Our collaboration with SnapStream gives home PC users the flexibility to record programs for playback on the plentiful selection of MPEG-compatible devices."
SnapStream Personal Video Station 3 gives users complete control of their TV recording experience. SnapStream¹s powerful new program guide, SnapStream.NET, lets users record every episode of a favourite TV show with a single click.
A comprehensive search engine allows the user to quickly find and record their favourite programs while a new "trick-play" function allows users to pause, rewind and fast forward live television.
SnapStream aims to offer a PVR solution for existing PCs owners who want a powerful yet simple way to record programs on their PC.
For further information visit www.snapstream.com.
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