Eidos Updates VideoStudio Digital Video Compression Tool for QuickTime 3.0; Newest Version Integrates Wintel and Macintosh Platform Support into Single Solution.LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1998--Eidos Technologies, a leading software developer for digital video solutions, today reinforced its development commitment for standards-compliant creative software tools by releasing ESCAPE VideoStudio Version 2.1 with QuickTime 3.0 support. ESCAPE VideoStudio enables multimedia and CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). game developers to compress digital video, animation and graphical effects for full-motion and full-screen playback on personal computers. ESCAPE VideoStudio is a software-based video compression/decompression (codec (1) (enCOder/DECoder) A hardware circuit that performs analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) and digital-to-analog (DAC) conversion. When analog signals are entered into a computer, cellphone or other device via a microphone or video source such as VHS tape or analog TV, ) tool that allows content developers to produce production-quality video sequences that can be played back on personal computers without the need for dedicated, specialized hardware. ESCAPE VideoStudio is the compression engine behind numerous multimedia titles, enhanced CDs and games, including Tomb Raider and Tomb Raider II Tomb Raider II is a video game in the Tomb Raider series, and is the sequel to Tomb Raider. It was developed by Core Design and published by Eidos Interactive, and was originally released for PC and PlayStation in 1997. . The product is equally suited for corporate environments developing multimedia applications and presentations. "ESCAPE VideoStudio 2.1 complements the range of codecs The following is a list of codecs. Audio codecs Non-compression formats
Earlier releases of ESCAPE VideoStudio provided separate support for QuickTime and Microsoft DirectX media capabilities on both Macintosh and Wintel/PC platforms. The new version of ESCAPE integrates support for QuickTime 3.0 and DirectX media into a single release and provides high-quality playback on either platform eliminating the need for separate versions. QuickTime is Apple Computer's multi-platform, industry-standard, multimedia software architecture. It is used by software developers, hardware manufacturers, and content creators to author and publish synchronized graphics, sound, video, text, music, virtual reality sequences and 3D media. "QuickTime 3.0 empowers content creators to do even more with QuickTime tools," said Mitchell Weinstock, senior QuickTime product manager, Apple Computer. "Eidos' ESCAPE VideoStudio version 2.1 is another example of how developers can concentrate on their unique value, trusting QuickTime to provide a comprehensive range of tools, functions and platform capabilities." ESCAPE VideoStudio 2.1, including DirectX media and Replay functionality, is priced at $499. A down-loadable QuickTime-only version is currently available from the Eidos Technologies website at www.eidostechnologies.com for $249. About Eidos Technologies Eidos Technologies is an emerging worldwide leader in the digital video market. With headquarters in the United Kingdom, Eidos Technologies provides creative, standards-based, digital video software solutions for broadcast professionals, multimedia developers and video enthusiasts throughout Europe and North America. Products include tools for video editing, video compression and video communications. Established in 1990, Eidos Technologies is a division of Eidos plc, where synergies among operating divisions address the needs of games publishing, video post production, music publishing The contractual relationship between a songwriter or music composer and a music publisher, whereby the writer assigns part or all of his or her music copyrights to the publisher in exchange for the publisher's commercial exploitation of the music. , Internet and CD-ROM design. Other divisions of Eidos plc include: Eidos Interactive, one of the world's largest CD-ROM publishers best known for its ever popular Tomb Raider game titles; and Glassworks glass·work n. 1. a. The manufacture of glassware or glass. b. The cutting and fitting of glass panes; glaziery. 2. See glassware. 3. glassworks (used with a sing. Productions Ltd., a leading renowned digital effects studio. Eidos plc is a publicly-held company, traded on the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. as EID EID Emerging Infectious Diseases (journal) EID Electronic Identification EID Endpoint Identifier EID Employee Identification EID Ecological Interface Design EID Earned Income Disregard EID Education and Information Division , and in the U.S. under the NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on symbol EIDSY. CONTACT: Eidos Technologies Jeremy Baldwin, +44 181 636 3000 jjb@eidos.co.uk or The Benjamin Group Inc. Allyson Willoughby, 408/559-6090 awillough@sv.tbgi.com |
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