Serif (Europe) Ltd Press Release 15/03/04

SERIF LAUNCHES ‘MEDIAPLUS 2’

New version of media file management software with greatly enhanced features for improved flexibility and control.

Serif (Europe) Ltd - the UK’s leading independent desktop publishing, design and graphics software developer - today announced the launch of MediaPlus 2, the latest version of their media file management program.

MediaPlus 2 (Price ?59.99) is Serif’s superb one-stop solution for the organisation and handling of media files. The intuitive customisable interface makes it easy for everyone to create thumbnail albums from files located anywhere on the PC. Plus, a bevy of powerful new features have been introduced to further enhance the flexibility of this indispensable program, without compromise on price.

New Batch Photo Processing will aid both digital camera owners and anyone wanting to quickly convert images destined for the Web. The format, compression, resizing and renaming of groups of images can be altered in one go giving everyone total control over their image-handling. Digital camera and scanner import has also been enhanced and additional picture information captured by digital cameras is now viewable in MediaPlus 2.

Customisable settings allow users to attach and send images quickly and effectively via email and a host of new Web publishing templates enable everyone to create stunning online galleries from their album collections. Slideshows can now be converted into self-playing files that will run on all PCs, regardless of whether MediaPlus 2 is installed. Plus, the fantastic Resource CD will enable users to write their slideshows to Video CD format, playable on home DVD players as well as PCs. MediaPlus 2 really does make it easier than ever for family and friends the world over to enjoy sharing their photo and image collections with ease.

“MediaPlus 2 has been vastly improved to satisfy every image-handling need, thanks to a combination of suggestions made by our valued customers and the expertise of our development team here at Serif,” said Gary Bates, Serif?s Joint Managing Director. “It?s now the indispensable tool that lets everyone organise and make the most of their media files - easily and affordably.”

The MediaPlus package contains:
- Serif MediaPlus 2 ? (CD and companion)
- Serif MediaPlus 2 Resource CD ? (CD containing Serif Video CD Maker and 2 additional tutorials)

About Serif
Serif is the publisher of the award-winning software range that includes PagePlus, PhotoPlus, DrawPlus, WebPlus, 3DPlus, ImpactPlus, PopArtPlus, MontagePlus, MoviePlus, DVDPlus and MediaPlus. Founded in 1987 with the aim to develop low-cost alternatives to high-end publishing and graphics packages, Serif has repeatedly been praised for its powerful yet easy-to-use software which has put professional effects and demanding publishing tasks within the reach of ordinary PC users around the world. Serif has over 300 employees at its head office, development and European sales centre in Nottingham, UK and its Internet development and North American sales operation in Hudson, New Hampshire.

Serif products are available from leading retailers, or direct from Serif by calling 0800 376 7070 or visiting www.serif.com.