TORRANCE, CA - Ulead Systems (www.ulead.com), maker of MPEG editing software, has introduced the Ulead HD plug-in which allows users of its MediaStudio Pro 7 application to natively capture, edit and output HDV content.
HDV is a high definition video format that records HD video onto standard DV and Mini DV cassettes. The plug-in allows users of JVC's GR-HD1 and JY-HD10 camcorders to edit their HD content within Ulead's MediaStudio Pro 7 without the need for any additional tools or interfaces. The plug-in is now available at for $299.
"Ulead has long been at the forefront of bringing sophisticated video editing technology to consumers and professionals," says JVC VP of marketing, Robert Harris. "With its expertise in MPEG editing technology, Ulead is solidly positioned to make the high-resolution HDV format accessible to all videographers. We're pleased that software companies such as Ulead are collaborating with JVC to make HDV a viable format."
"The launch of our HD plug-in for MediaStudio Pro 7 is just the first step to making higher resolution quality video something that everyone can enjoy," adds Ulead chairman Way-Zen Chen. "As the HDV format takes hold, we plan to incorporate HDV support throughout our DVD and video software product lines."