Introduction

Adobe Systems today announced and shipped a major new release of its professional DVD authoring software, Adobe Encore DVD. Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 software simplifies the DVD creation process and increases productivity with a new Slideshow editor, Flowchart view, interactive menus, and royalty-free templates and images. In addition to new creative tools and a totally redesigned flexible interface, the product provides advanced integration with Adobe Photoshop CS2, the most widely used software application in DVD authoring. Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 is available as a stand-alone product or a component of Adobe Production Studio Premium edition, also announced today.
Workflow
"Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 rounds out our post-production solution for video and audio to create a completely integrated authoring environment," said Jim Guerard, vice president of product management, Web and Video Solutions for Adobe. "With its added workflow enhancements and advanced integration with industry-leading applications, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro software, Adobe Encore enables video professionals to create DVDs that best showcase their creative work."
Design creative DVD
Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 is packed with features that make it easy to design creative DVDs. The new Slideshow Editor makes it easy to assemble dynamic slide shows quickly using a brand new interface. Slideshows can be enhanced with narration or music, and DVD authors can add other enhancements like transitions and pan-and-zoom effects. The slideshow editor can also automatically create subtitles for each slide using the slide's name and description.
Designer software
Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 includes a completely new flowchart window, which provides an efficient graphical view of the navigation of DVD projects. Flowchart can be used at all stages of DVD production, from initial navigation design through authoring to final quality checking. Navigational links can be created and changed using simple drag and drop actions and the flowchart's innovative layout features reduce clutter to keep the display easy to understand. Through advanced integration with After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro software, Adobe Encore integrates easily into any professional post-production environment to deliver outstanding DVDs. Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 is also the only creative authoring tool that offers complete integration with Adobe Photoshop CS2.
Integration of Adobe software
Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 provides time-saving features that bring new efficiency to the DVD production process. This makes more time available for creative design and leads to higher quality results. The user interface in Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 uses a brand new system for arranging the windows in the application. Users can now dock and group workspace panels to create a desktop that suits their individual work styles. The new user interface scheme is shared with the new versions of Adobe's video and audio applications, providing a unified production environment for video and audio production.
File management
For file management, Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 includes Adobe Bridge, a visual file browser for browsing and organizing video, audio and image files. Adobe Bridge uses XMP metadata to provide detailed information about files and provide powerful search capabilities. To jumpstart production, the selection of pre-made DVD menu designs in Adobe Encore has been expanded significantly. Many new menus feature video backgrounds. Over 4GB of royalty-free, customizable content is supplied with the product.
Price and Availability
Adobe Encore DVD 2.0 for Microsoft Windows XP is available now through Adobe Authorized Resellers and the Adobe Store at www.adobe.com/store. Estimated street price for the full version is US$349, with upgrade pricing starting at US$149. For more detailed information about new features, upgrade policies and pricing, please visit: www.adobe.com/encoredvd. Adobe Encore is also available as a component in Adobe Production Studio Premium edition.
About Adobe Software
For more than two decades, the company's award-winning technologies and software have redefined business, entertainment, and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that engages people anywhere at anytime. From rich images in print, video, and film to dynamic digital content for a variety of media, the impact of Adobe solutions is clear to anyone who creates, views, and interacts with information. Now that Adobe and Macromedia are one company, Adobe is better positioned than ever to push the boundaries of the digital universe. Under the leadership of CEO Bruce Chizen, we're driving even greater innovation with powerful, compelling software solutions that meet the needs of customers and markets ranging from designers and filmmakers, to enterprises and governments, to developers and home users.