Software Architects, Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Software Architects, Inc. Releases World’S first Software to DVD-RAM Video RECORDERS AND Camcorders on Apple Computer Systems.
Bothell, Washington, 1 August 2001
Software Architects, Inc., the world’s first and leading supplier of disk drive utilities that use the Universal Disk Format (UDF), announced the commercial release of DVD-RAM TuneUp!™ V3.2 for Apple Macintosh OS.
Version 3.2 now supports “Real Time Recording” format files that are used in the new Hitachi DVD-RAM disk based video camcorder and the Panasonic DVD-RAM disk based video recorder.
Easy to Use Video Capture, Download and Use
– Fast & Easy Without Mastering!
The software allows the user to treat the video file like any other file. You can:
1. record video with either the hand-held camcorder or the video recording deck,
2. remove the DVD-RAM disk and insert it into a DVD-RAM drive running on an Apple system
3. mount the disk on the Mac OS “desktop”
4. drag and drop files to the hard disk for use and editing
5. erase the disk so that it can be immediately re-used in the camcorder or video recorder
6. re-write video files back to the disk for playback in the camcorder or video recorder using any third party editing or authoring package that supports DVD video files in the real time recording format. These devices are designed to play properly recorded video on standard TV sets.
The New User Paradigm for Video Recording and Computers>
Unlike mastering applications for DVD-R based systems that take time to create virtual disk files on the hard disk and then master files to DVD-R, DVD-RAM TuneUp supports direct copying of files to DVD-RAM disks using its UDF file system based “drag & drop” interface.
The Right Solution for Personal Video Recording and downloading to Mac Systems:
Key Features:
- “Drag & Drop” Finder integrated interface makes it easy to use
- Formats in all versions of UDF (1.0.2, 1.5, 2.0 and 2.0.1) to ensure disk interchange with all
desktop operating systems
- Reads and writes DVD video files in the real time recording format
- Erases disks for fast re-use of the disk
- Tests media for defective sectors
- Write protects disks for archival
- Read compatible with MS Windows UDF readers for disk interchange.
- Supports all brands and models of DVD-RAM drives
- Supports all Apple systems running Mac OS 8.6 and above
Key Benefits:
- Easy to use: nothing to learn by the user
- Fast: drag & drop file to hard disk, erase and re-use the miniature DVD-RAM disk fast!
- Reliable Disk Interchange with other Mac OS and Windows systems: share your disks with others
- Versatile: use for standard data storage applications>and video recording in one simple utility
Systems Support:
Supports all Apple computer systems running Mac OS 8.6 and above.
128 mbytes RAM and 2 gbytes of hard disk space are recommended.
Compliant with Industry Standards
DVD-RAM TuneUp v3.2 is compliant with DVD Forum specifications for Real Time Recording Files (VRO video files), UDF file system and UDF format. The software also complies with the OSTA (Optical Storage Technology Association) implementation guidelines for UDF.
To learn more and buy go to DVD RAM Tune Up
Pricing & Availability
List Price: $99.00 US. English, Japanese and Euro versions are available immediately.
For further information, please contact:
Robert Zollo, Software Architects, Inc., tel. 425/487-0122,
email: bobz@softarch.com
Software Architects, Inc.
Software Architects, Inc. (“SAI”), is the world leader in UDF file systems, format and device driver technology for personal computers. The company applies its file system, device driver, and image enhancement technology to address the reliable integration and ease of use of input and storage devices with personal computers. Founded in 1987, the company has fourteen years of experience licensing its technology to OEM manufacturers, systems integrators and resellers in world markets. As a member of the Optical Storage Technology Association (OSTA) and the DVD Forum, SAI plays a leading role in the application of the Universal Disk Format and technology for a variety of computer and consumer applications.
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