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46601 Fremont Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538

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ArcSoft Combines Video Capturing, Editing and DVD Authoring into One Easy-to-Use Program

ArcSoft ShowBiz® DVD 2 offers novice users a complete DVD software solution

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FREMONT, Calif., October 14, 2003—ArcSoft, Inc., the leading provider of digital imaging software, today announced the availability of ArcSoft
ShowBiz® DVD 2, a full-featured DVD authoring and digital video creation application for Windows.

ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2 provides three distinct modules for video capturing, video editing and DVD authoring. Users can capture video from virtually any device, then combine the video with still images, transition effects, text and multiple audio tracks to produce a movie clip. A DVD can then be created from various clips, with fully customized menus, titles and chapters.

“We’ve combined the best in DVD and video editing into ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2,” says Todd Rumaner, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ArcSoft. “Even the novice user will find it easy to capture digital video and burn custom DVDs using this software.”

ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2 Features:

  • DVD/VCD creation in both NTSC and PAL formats
  • Customizable DVD menus, titles and chapters
  • Smart rendering for MPEG and DV AVI files
  • Variable bit rate encoding
  • Automatic and manual scene detection
  • Video export to hard disk, DV tape, email or VHS
  • Real-time movie or segment previewing
  • Video, image and audio editing
  • Real-time volume control for audio and video clips

Photo slideshows can also be assembled and incorporated into any movie. Users can include transition effects between each slide, and even design their own “pan and zoom” effect for unlimited creative possibilities.

Retail version of ArcSoft ShowBiz DVD 2 is priced at $99.99, available on October 31,2003 at

About ArcSoft

ArcSoft, Inc.develops, markets and distributes advanced digital imaging and video solutionsto companies around the globe.ArcSoft is a recognized technology leader, specializing in software for device manufacturers and infrastructure solutions for telecommunications and consumer electronics companies.Established in 1994, ArcSoft is a privately held company headquartered in Fremont, California, with regionalcommercial and development facilities in Europe and the Far East.For further details, please visit us at our corporate Web site:

Note: All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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