Ulead Video Editing and DVD Creation Software Included with Creative USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor

Business Wire, Jan 6, 2005

LAS VEGAS -- VideoStudio 8 SE and DVD MovieFactory 3.5 SE Bundled with Complete Hardware-Accelerated Audio/Video Capture Card Offering True One-Step Video Capture, Author and Burn to DVD Discs on a PC

Ulead Systems, Inc., a 15-year industry leader in digital imaging, video, and DVD software, today announced that special editions of Ulead(R) DVD MovieFactory(TM) 3.5 DVD authoring and VideoStudio(TM) 8 video editing software are bundled with the new Creative USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor, a complete, hardware-accelerated, professional-quality video capture and sound card solution. Complementing the USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor's true one-step video capture and burn, DVD MovieFactory offers Disc-Direct(TM) to quickly author video directly to a DVD disc with an interactive DVD menu just like in commercial DVDs.

"The USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor is a great hardware solution for simultaneously capturing and burning video content without overwhelming the PC," said Steve Erickson, vice president of audio for Creative. "Ulead's disc-direct feature in DVD MovieFactory 3.5 SE adds to the power of our hardware by enabling our customers to save even more time by quickly authoring DVDs directly on the DVD disc, bypassing the hard drive altogether."

"We are pleased to partner with Creative to bring this powerful and easy-to-use video and sound solution to market," said Lewis Liaw, president of Ulead Systems, North America. "Our Disc-Direct capture technology combined with the USB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Video Editor lets anyone easily and quickly record VHS tapes, DV tapes, and live TV programs directly to DVD, complete with customizable menus. This latest technology is a significant step toward DVD totally replacing VHS tapes."

About DVD MovieFactory 3.5 SE & VideoStudio 8 SE

Even beginners can create top-quality DVD movies using the Ulead MovieFactory 3.5 SE. One-step DVD burning enables users to save time and hard drive space by authoring a DVD straight from a video source directly to a disc, bypassing the computer hard drive altogether. For more control, award-winning VideoStudio 8 SE provides a comprehensive set of video editing features to capture video, extract unwanted scenes, and add transitions, music, narration, titles and special effects.

About Ulead Systems

Ulead Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of innovative video, imaging and DVD authoring software for desktop, server, mobile and Internet platforms. As more people use digital technologies at home, school and the workplace, Ulead software empowers users of all levels with the tools to easily and affordably personalize, manage and share digital content. For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit Ulead's Web site at www.ulead.com or call 800-85-ULEAD (800-858-5323).

About Creative

Creative is a worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for PC users. Famous for its Sound Blaster sound cards and for launching the multimedia revolution, Creative is now driving digital entertainment on the PC platform with products like its highly acclaimed Zen and MuVo portable audio players. Creative's innovative hardware, proprietary technology, applications and services leverage the Internet, enabling consumers to experience high-quality digital entertainment -- anytime, anywhere.