for Advanced Blu-Ray™ Disc Authoring
DVD Format
MADISON, WI '” Sony Media Software, a leading provider of professional video
and audio editing software applications, has announced the availability of
Blu-print™, a complete and cost-effective software solution for use in authoring
DVD's in the new Blu-ray™ format.
The Blu-print authoring application, developed by Sony Pictures
Entertainment, runs on most high-end Windows-powered workstation and enables
postproduction facilities and movie production studios to utilize the advanced
features of the BD-ROM format. In addition to ensuring proper encoding, users
can use Blu-print to create menu navigation for their Blu-ray discs and utilize
the advanced features of the format such as BDMV (Blu-ray™ Disc Movie) "popup"
menus and BD-J (Blu-ray™ Disc Java) interactivity.
Don Eklund, executive vice president, advanced technologies, Sony Pictures
Home Entertainment remarked, "We are delighted that Blu-print can finally be
made available to all interested customers for commercial use. Extensive
experience gained through years of DVD and UMD production at Sony Pictures has
been used to design and develop a powerful tool that can satisfy demanding
production environments while providing an easy-to-use user interface. Blu-print
is now in use at SPE and other premier authoring facilities and has been used to
create the BD-titles in the market today."
"The Blu-print application effectively unlocks many of the most advanced
Blu-ray functions and capabilities, providing producers of the new disc format
with a comprehensive resource for developing higher quality projects than ever
before," said Dave Chaimson, vice president of marketing, Sony Media Software.
"This software-based solution helps to streamline the authoring process and
allows Blu-print integration within a production facility's existing workflow
process."
Blu-print is now available for $50,000 per license. A free 30-day trial is
available by request. Sony Media Software also provides technical support and
maintenance agreements for Blu-print at the Gold (6 months - $7,500) and
Platinum levels (1 year - $10,000).
For additional information regarding Blu-print, please email Sony Media
Software at blu-print_sales@sonymediasoftware.com
or call toll-free 866-650-7768 in North America or +1-608-204-7713
international. More information on Sony Media Software's professional audio and
video solutions is available at http://www.sonymediasoftware.com.
About Sony Media Software
Sony Media Software inspires creative expression with its award-winning line
of products for digital video, music, DVD, and audio production. Sound Forge,
ACID, and Vegas software have defined digital content creation for a generation
of creative professionals, amateurs, and enthusiasts. These signature product
lines continue to advance the art of providing powerful, accessible tools to
unleash the imagination. Today, there is a Sony Media Software application for
every level of expertise, including a full line of consumer software based on
the company's professional applications. In addition, Sony Media Software
produces the extensive Sony® Sound Series collection of royalty-free
loops and production music, Sony Pictures Sound Effects Series exclusive sound
effects, Vision Series video creation assets, as well as www.ACIDplanet.com, the internet's premier
site for independent music and video artists. As a subsidiary of Sony
Corporation of America, the company also develops applications that enhance the
experience for users of Sony hardware devices including the PSP™
(PlayStation® Portable) and Sony Ericsson mobile phones. Sony Media
Software customers span the globe and include seasoned professionals in the
film, television, video game, and recording industries, students and educators,
hobbyists and enthusiasts, and young children exploring music
creation.
Source: Sony
