Ulead Gains Toshiba Endorsement For HD DVD Technology; First Vendor To Develop HD DVD Standard And Advanced Content

7-Jun-05

Ulead Systems, Inc., a 15-year industry leader in video, image and DVD software, has received the endorsement of Toshiba Corporation for the company's pioneering work in developing HD DVD technology for high definition video. ""Toshiba recognizes the significant contribution Ulead has made to the realization of HD DVD,"" says Hisashi Yamada, Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Fellow of the Digital Media Network Company of Toshiba Corporation. ""Ulead has rapidly developed core engine technology enabling content authoring systems to incorporate both Standard and Advanced Content in the creation of HD DVD titles. As the first vendor to supply this key component, Ulead plays an important role in realizing the HD DVD promise of superior video quality and enhanced interactivity."" Mr. Yamada joined Toshiba in 1968. In 1994 he proposed the current DVD format. Recently Mr. Yamada has been working for DVD-Forum to coordinate the activity of DVD-Forum Working Groups. Ulead is a member of the DVD Forum, participates in DVD Forum Working Groups and is a general member of the HD DVD promotion group.

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