04.108.2005 - Sonic Introduces Mastering-Quality H.264 / AVC High Definition Encoding for Next Generation Disc Formats

NAB 2005, Las Vegas, Nevada (April 18, 2005) - Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today introduced its HD-Series AVC encoder, a mastering-quality encoding system specifically designed to meet the stringent image-quality demands of major motion picture studios and high-end authoring facilities. Combined with Scenarist® HD and Blu-ray Creator™, Sonic’s new HD authoring solutions, the HD-Series AVC encoder provides title creators with a complete workstation solution for developing discs in the new HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc formats, which are scheduled for launch in 2005 and 2006. - View Press Release - Visit Sonic Solutions.