InterVideo WinDVD 7 is First Product to Support DivX 6 and New DivX Media Format; New DivX Media Format Enables Highly Compressed Video Files with Advanced, Interactive Features.FREMONT, Calif. -- InterVideo(R) Inc. (Nasdaq:IVII), a leading provider of multimedia solutions to tier-one consumer electronics and PC manufacturers, today announced that WinDVD(R) 7 is the first product to support DivX(R) 6 and the new DivX Media Format. WinDVD 7 is the latest release of InterVideo's universal DVD player A stand-alone device that plays DVDs. It contains a DVD drive and the electronics to decode the digital video. The device may play only manufactured DVDs, or it may be able to play DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. DVD players are cabled to a TV or home theater system for display. which recently surpassed a milestone of more than 125 million copies shipped worldwide. InterVideo, a DivX-licensed software partner, has worked closely with DivX to create video and audio editing Audio editing is the process of taking recorded sound and changing it directly on the recording medium (analog) or in RAM (digital). Audio editing was a new technology that developed in the middle part of the 20th century with the advent of magnetic tape recording. , creation and playback software products that will enable users to take advantage of the new multimedia features embedded in DivX 6 and the new DivX Media Format. In addition to home theater-quality playback of DVDs, WinDVD 7 will now be able to display video files encoded with the advanced features of the DivX Media Format, including subtitles sub·ti·tle n. 1. A secondary, usually explanatory title, as of a literary work. 2. A printed translation of the dialogue of a foreign-language film shown at the bottom of the screen. tr.v. , multiple audio tracks, interactive menus, and chapters. The latest version of WinDVD is integrated with an unprecedented list of new and expanded features while still delivering smooth, crystal-clear video and rich surround sound An audio recording and playback system that uses five or more channels plus a subwoofer channel. See 5.1 channel and 3D audio. that it's highly known for. With the coming wave of HD, WinDVD is prepared to support HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates and H.264 playback, also known as MPEG-4 Part 10. In addition, WinDVD leverages both PC/CE convergence together by providing users with home networking interoperability with UPnP playback and the new DivX Media Format. By combining DivX 6 with WinDVD, viewers will have more convenience and control over their video files from the internet and will also be able to playback high-quality files with interactive menus. Future InterVideo releases enhanced with DivX 6 support include the latest version of 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. Copy(TM), which will provide users with the tools necessary to create their own files with DivX Media Format features. The upcoming release of DVD Copy will incorporate the ability to archive, burn, convert, and download videos over the internet by simply providing the 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. and selecting the video to copy. In addition, this burning application enables users to create files with features of the DivX Media Format including multiple audio tracks, and interactive menus. This will be a key benefit for consumers since these files will offer a more optimal viewing experience. "InterVideo creates great products that take advantage of DivX technology to give consumers a new kind of digital video experience," said Kevin Hell, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. at DivX, Inc. "DivX is committed to working with our partners to ensure widespread support and interoperability with the advanced features of the DivX Media Format and we are confident that these new capabilities will bring great value to the entire line of InterVideo applications." "The new DivX Media Format is a groundbreaking technology that combines advanced interactive features like menus and subtitles with the excellent compression and mobility of DivX video," said Steve Ro, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President of InterVideo. "We're proud to release the first product to fully support DivX 6 and the new DivX Media Format, and we look forward to integrating the technology into future releases." For more information on DivX 6 and the DivX Media Format, visit www.divx.com/divx. To learn more about WinDVD 7 and other InterVideo products, visit www.InterVideo.com. About DivX Inc. DivX, Inc. is a consumer-focused video technology company positioned at the center of multimedia convergence. The company's core offering is the DivX (R) video codec (1) A hardware circuit that converts analog video (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) into digital code and vice versa. The term may refer to only the A/D and D/A conversion, or it may include the compression technique for further reducing the signal (definition #2 below). See codec. , among the world's most popular video compression Encoding digital video to take up less storage space and transmission bandwidth. See video codec and data compression. video compression - Compression of sequences of images. technologies with over 160 million users worldwide. The patent-pending DivX video technology offers DVD-quality at 10 times greater compression than MPEG-2 files, enabling full length films to easily fit on a CD or be delivered over broadband connections. DivX video technology powers a range of applications that span the convergence value chain, from a secure IP-based video-on-demand solution to next-generation consumer electronics products and video software applications. DivX, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. . About InterVideo, Inc. InterVideo is a leading provider of DVD software. InterVideo has developed a technology platform from which it has created a broad suite of integrated multimedia software products that allow users to capture, edit, author, burn, distribute, and play digital video. InterVideo's software is bundled with products sold by the majority of the top ten PC OEMs ranked in terms of sales Terms of sale Conditions under which a firm proposes to sell its goods or services for cash or credit. by IDC. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA with regional offices in Europe, Taiwan, China and Japan. For more information, contact InterVideo at 510-651-0888 or visit the company's Web site at www.InterVideo.com. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statement Except for the historical statements contained herein, the foregoing release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding InterVideo WinDVD and DVD Copy products and/or technologies. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially due to several factors, including but not limited to the ability to forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or competitive factors, the market acceptance of our new products and product enhancements, the resolution of any notices of claims regarding alleged infringement of third parties' intellectual property rights, the ability to maintain or expand our relationship with PC OEMS and other risks and uncertainties. Please consult the various reports and documents filed by InterVideo with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to InterVideo's Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and InterVideo disclaims any responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statement provided in this news release. InterVideo and WinDVD are registered trademarks and DVD Copy is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. |
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