Microboards Authors Suitely.Microboards Technology, Inc. is currently shipping for 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. AuthorSuite, a DVD creation package that combines 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 (DVDAuthorQUICK) and Pioneer's S 201 DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). recorder with a Zapex ZP 300 capture and compression card. The authoring package is priced at $24,995 and has all the features and functions of an authoring system. "The DVD AuthorSuite was designed to make DVD-Video title production affordable for the business and educational markets," said Chuck Alcon, vice president of sales/new business development. DVDAuthorQUICK version 2.0's hierarchical structure was designed for creating informational titles such as KIOSK, corporate presentations, instructional training, and video manuals. It also features a multi-task environment and adds authoring for karaoke, cartoon animation, and even full-length films. The Zapex MPEG-2 encoder for video, Dolby Digital, AC-3 two channel, and 5.1 Surround Sound has a GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. interface that non-MPEG users can implement to frame accurate stop/start encoding. An off-line encoding feature is a plug-in for a non-linear video editing See nonlinear video editing. such as Adobe Premiere. The encoder is a board level device that operates on a PCI bus. The Pioneer S 201 DVD-R Recorder has a 4.7GB capacity and the output and media are compatible with all DVD playback devices. Among the other features of the software are: an authoring editor, which manages all authoring functions, including assigning audio, video, and still picture asset files, and browse and select action; a premastering function to verify and test the DVD-Video files; and disc image output directly to a 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. . |
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