Download the World's First Personal DVD Authoring Software AT SpruceDVD.com/SpruceUp.Business Editors/High Tech Writers SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2000 New SpruceUp Software For Windows PC's Lets Individuals Create Their Own Web-Enabled DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. Titles For Only $129 Spruce Technologies Spruce Technologies was founded in Silicon Valley in 1996 by Dr. Hiromu Soga. At the time Dr. Soga was already a veteran of video compression technology companies and was keen to develop tools for the emerging DVD and Digital Video Server markets. , Inc., the market leader in new media authoring solutions and services, has made SpruceUp(TM), the world's only web-enabled Personal DVD Authoring DVD authoring describes the process of creating a DVD video that can be played on a DVD player. DVD authoring software must conform to the specifications set by the DVD Forum group in 1995. software, available for immediate download via its web site at www.sprucedvd.com/SpruceUp. SpruceUp is the first product to combine ease-of-use, a powerful feature set, creative freedom, and the affordable price point that makes DVD authoring viable at the personal level. Delivery of SpruceUp has been eagerly anticipated since it received tremendous response from both the video professionals at DVExpo and from the broader market of PC users at the recent Comdex show. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Stephen Inoue, Product Manager for SpruceUp, "Since the advent of DVD, personal PC users have anxiously been waiting for the day that they would be able to take advantage of this powerful recording medium. With the immediate availability of SpruceUp, that day has officially arrived. As people who tried the demo during the past few weeks have told us, SpruceUp makes a powerful personal DVD authoring solution that is simultaneously easy-to-use for the beginner and feature-rich enough to satisfy the most hard-core enthusiast." Unlike early systems, limited to putting simple linear content on a disc or staying within the restrictions of predefined templates, SpruceUp is a real creative tool. Users can shape captured content and author their own rich and captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. productions--such milestones as weddings, birthdays, reunions, graduations, conferences, corporate presentations, and product catalogs--to share with family, friends, colleagues, and clients on their Windows PCs An x86-based computer that runs some version of Windows. See x86 and Windows. . Not only does SpruceUp bring the power of DVD-Video to the Personal user, but it also includes the hottest new trend - WebDVD. With Spruce's patent-pending Convergence(TM) technology, adding Web links to productions is as simple as typing a URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. . When the disc is played back on a Web-connected PC using Spruce's supplied redistributable player, pages will come up automatically in sync with the program! With control of the latest DVD Recordable DVD recordable and DVD rewritable refer to DVD optical disc formats that can be recorded (written, "burned"), either or rewritable (write multiple times) format written by laser, as compared to DVD-ROM, which is mass-produced by pressing. drives, SpruceUp supports making discs directly, and can even write out to DLT (Digital Linear Tape) A magnetic tape technology originally developed by Digital for its VAX line. The technology was later sold to Quantum, which makes it available to other manufacturers. DLT uses half-inch, single-hub cartridges similar to IBM's 3480/3490/3590 line. tape for those wanting to replicate discs. Many users will choose to use CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. for shorter duration material however, so SpruceUp fully supports this with Spruce's DVDonCD technology. With a single click the user can place a player application on the CD that will allow the disc to play exactly like a DVD when placed in most recent PCs. SpruceUp incorporates key product innovations that have helped Spruce spruce, any plant of the genus Picea, evergreen trees or shrubs of the family Pinaceae (pine family) widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. The needles are angular in cross section, rather than flattened as in the related hemlocks and firs. become the dominant supplier to the high end DVD Production community. Built on an industrial strength authoring core, market-proven on thousands of professional titles, SpruceUp offers extensive real-time preview and simulation tools, intuitive text handling, context sensitive help and many other features to make using the product fast and enjoyable. With up to 10,000 menus, extensive menu and button editing, automated scene indexes, and support for hybrid discs See Blu-ray, HD DVD, hybrid drive and Hybrid SACD. , SpruceUp also has the creative power to go way beyond the canned projects normally associated with this price point. Only SpruceUp offers the power to create, produce and distribute professional-quality multimedia content and Web interactivity, delivered on a CD or DVD Full Featured Trial Version SpruceUp has a unique "Trial Mode" which allows all features of the program to be used, up to and including writing two full projects to disc. Only when the user has fully tested the software do they have to purchase it. A simple online transaction unlocks the program at any time. Availability, Pricing, and Distribution SpruceUp is the first full-featured personal DVD authoring software priced at just $129. Leading manufacturers of capture cards, editing software, and other complementary products will be bundling SpruceUp, either in the full or full featured trial versions. It is also available for immediate download directly from Spruce at www.sprucedvd.com/SpruceUp. About Spruce Technologies, Inc. Spruce creates and delivers cutting-edge DVD authoring systems and new media services, providing a novel broadband solution for the distribution of rich Web-interactive content. The Spruce Applications and Systems Division develops and markets award-winning authoring applications for the professional market and the emerging personal market. The Spruce Convergence Services(TM) Division (SCS) offers a new and powerful integrated service model for the interactive broadband content creation and distribution industry. Based in San Jose, Calif., Spruce is privately held. For the latest SpruceUp information, visit our Website, www.SpruceDVD.com/SpruceUp or contact Spruce Technologies at 408/861-2200. Note to Editors: SpruceUp, Convergence and DVDonCD, are trademarks of Spruce Technologies, Inc. Other company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. |
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