Sonic Solutions introduces eDVD 4

Sonic Solutions, the leader in digital media software, has introduced eDVD 4, the latest version of its industry leading software solution for dramatically extending the interactivity of DVD-Video titles.
Designed to work with any authored DVD title, Sonic eDVD 4 enables authors to seamlessly link the video chapters and menu buttons on their DVD title to a wide range of PC-based files, URLs and bonus features, either on-disc or via the Internet. During PC playback, otherwise static DVD titles turn into dynamic experiences, linking to entertainment or business messaging that can be replaced or refreshed as often as the author or content holder desires.
“Our DVD authoring business depends heavily on our ability to push the boundaries of what is possible with DVD today,” said Randy Hudson, CEO and President of New York-based media service company Broadness, and board member of the National DVD Association. “With eDVD 4, Sonic has created an application that enables us to combine DVD-Video and ROM content with Internet-delivered media to design DVD titles with the kind of explosive interactivity that keep our customers coming back.”
Released in September 2004, eDVD 3 was the first point-and-click application to provide seamless access to on-disc PDFs, a wide variety of high-resolution graphic files and unlimited links to the Internet from a standard DVD-Video title. With eDVD 4, Sonic has enhanced eDVD’s already impressive array of features with the ability to link to virtually any type of PC file including: Microsoft PowerPoint presentations; High Definition video and audio files; MP3 files; Macromedia Flash files; Word and Excel documents; and Software executables such as games or other specialised computer applications.
eDVD 4 also features an unlimited license to include the InterActual Player application on replicated DVDs as well as the ability for authors to choose from ten player skins and customise the eDVD player’s boot-up splash screen.
Sonic eDVD 4 will be available in June 2005 from Sonic-authorised resellers.
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