Roxio Launches Easy Media Creator 10
New Windows Vista-Tuned Software Suite Helps Consumers
Get the Most Out of Their Digital Lifestyle
September 5, 2007 — Roxio®, a division
of Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ: SNIC),
the leader in digital media software, today launched Easy Media Creator™ 10,
a substantial upgrade to the company's flagship suite of digital media
applications that enables consumers to quickly and easily turn their
photos, video and music into impressive multi-media projects that can
be shared on CD, DVD, the Web, or a range of mobile devices. The only
complete digital media suite Certified for Windows Vista, Easy Media
Creator 10 provides all of the tools users need to express their digital
lives. Roxio Easy Media Creator® 10 will be available in retail stores
worldwide this month and is available today directly from Roxio at www.roxio.co.uk for
£59.99inc VAT.
The latest version of Easy Media Creator is the ideal complement
to Windows Vista. With a stunning new Aero user interface, it is easier
than ever for consumers to manage their digital content from one project
to the next, whether it is burning a DVD or uploading videos to YouTube.
Creator 10 also includes great new Gadgets for Windows Vista, which
make it incredibly convenient for users to capture internet and PC
audio streams and convert their media files into their preferred format
for easy playback on popular mobile devices, like the iPhone or Microsoft
Zune.
"We are pleased to have a working relationship with Roxio, a
global provider of digital media software,” said Dave Wascha, director
of marketing for Windows Vista at Microsoft Corp. “Microsoft recognises
Sonic’s commitment to delivering quality solutions that enhance our
users’ experience with Windows Vista.”
In conjunction with the launch of Easy Media Creator 10, Roxio is
introducing Roxio MyMoments™,
a program designed to help educate consumers on how to make the most
of their digital lives. More than just online video tutorials, the
MyMoments program starts with informational articles covering a broad
spectrum of topics such as tips on buying and using a digital camcorder
and how to capture great indoor photographs, and then moves on to step-by-step
guides that lead users through the process of completing a wide range
of personal digital-media projects. MyMoments also incorporates project
examples that are designed to inspire creative experimentation. The
Roxio MyMoments program is available to all consumers at Roxio.com
and will be delivered directly to Easy Media Creator users through
Roxio Central, the suite’s Web-aware “Home Page.”
“Easy Media Creator has always provided digital media enthusiasts
with the tools, features, and controls which users of any experience
level need to easily create, manage, and enjoy photos, music, and videos,”
said Mark Ely, executive vice president of strategy, Sonic Solutions.
“Understanding that the audience for digital media activities and
devices is expanding, Roxio is going a step further with the launch
of Creator 10 to provide not only the state-of-the-art digital media
software tools designed for the broadest range of users, but also the
training and creative inspiration consumers need to get the most out
of their digital lives.”
Feature Highlights:
Mobile Companion
Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 includes a range of features to help users
optimise their mobile enjoyment of personal digital media content.
For example, Mobile Phone Doctor quickly and easily corrects problems
common to photos taken with cell phone cameras, while Mobile PhotoFit
optimises digital photos for mobile device displays. In addition, Creator
10’s Media Manager enables users to synchronise media between the desktop
and their portable devices such as iPods, BlackBerrys, PSPs, and other
popular mobile devices.
Enhanced Audio Enjoyment
New in Easy Media Creator 10 is the Batch Audio Converter which saves
users’ time by automatically converting popular audio file types into
a single desired format. Multi-CD Ripper enables consumers to use optical
drives in parallel to quickly copy their entire CD collection to their
PC. Creator’s already impressive music capabilities are also enhanced
with a new AutoMix feature. AutoMix dynamically generates a perfect
playlist that can be saved on a CD, DVD, or sent to a mobile player
for enjoyment during a long flight or a social gathering. Roxio Sound
Editor now supports VST plug-ins for expanded audio effects and mixing
capabilities, and with the DVD Music Album, consumers can create 50-hour
music DVDs complete with on-screen navigation that now offers new professionally-designed
menu templates.
Video Editing and Publishing
Beyond the unrivaled editing power offered in the 32-track timeline,
complete with batch video-segment removal, timeline markers, and automatic
tools for correcting color or removing background noise, users can
now easily add the perfect sound track with SmartSound. Users simply
select the music they like and it is automatically added and adjusted
to fit the length of their production. Keeping pace with users’ desire
to share creations with the world, Easy Media Creator 10 also enables
consumers to send their finished project to YouTube with one click.
Additionally, the suite now provides new menu styles, menu navigation
capabilities, and a “Fit-to-Disc” auto encoding option that automatically
optimises video quality based on available disc space.
Data Protection
Easy Media Creator 10 supports the widest range of backup devices
and media including single and dual-layer Blu-ray Discs and HD DVDs,
and comes with a new feature that allows users to archive non-protected
iPod music and video files to any PC. Easy Media Creator also enables
consumers to protect only the files that have been changed since the
last known backup and will even automatically prompt users to archive
data when an external Hard Drive is connected.
Pricing and Availability
Roxio Easy Media Creator 10 will be available in retail stores worldwide
this month and is available today directly from Roxio at www.roxio.co.uk for
£59.99inc VAT. Registered owners of Roxio and Sonic products may be
eligible for special upgrade offers.
About Roxio
Sonic’s Consumer Products Group develops a range of award-winning
digital media creation, management, preservation, sharing, and enjoyment
applications for home and business users under the Roxio brand. Roxio
products offer the perfect blend of ease and power, enabling consumers
to achieve professional results from their photo, video, and music
projects with minimal effort. Roxio’s flagship applications, Easy Media
Creator for the PC and Toast for the Apple Macintosh, are the best-selling
products in their respective categories in North American retail.
Roxio's parent company, Sonic Solutions
(NASDAQ: SNIC; http://www.sonic.com) enables the creation, management,
and enjoyment of digital media content through its Hollywood to Home™ products,
services and technologies. Sonic's products range from the advanced
authoring systems used to produce Hollywood DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray
Disc film releases to the award-winning Roxio®-branded photo, video,
music, and digital-media management applications. Sonic’s patented
technologies and AuthorScript® media engine are relied upon by leading
technology firms to define rich media experiences on a wide array of
consumer electronics, mobile devices, set-top players, retail kiosks,
and PCs. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin
County, California.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements
that are based upon current expectations, including the launch,
distribution, and market acceptance of Roxio Easy Media Creator
10. Actual results could differ materially from those projected
in the forward looking statements as a result of various risks
and uncertainties, including those discussed in the Company's annual
and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. This press release should be read in conjunction with
the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q
and other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
which contain a more detailed discussion of the Company's business
including risks and uncertainties that may affect future results.
The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements.
Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, Roxio, Roxio Easy Media Creator,
Roxio MyMoments, Hollywood to Home, and AuthorScript are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions or its subsidiaries in
the United States and/or other countries. All other company or product
names are trademarks of their respective owners and, in some cases,
are used by Sonic Solutions under license. Specifications, pricing
and delivery schedules are subject to change without notice.
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