Ulead Systems, Inc. Press Release 26/01/04

DVD MovieFactory 3: A Complete DVD Creation Suite with Integrated Video Editing Tools and Extensive Support for a Wide Range of Consumer Electronic Formats and Device.

Northampton January 26th, 2004 - Ulead Systems, Inc., a leading developer of video, image and DVD software, announces Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3, a major upgrade of its PC consumer-level DVD creation software.  DVD MovieFactory 3 offers a rich, integrated suite of DVD creation tools for all DVD and CD burning needs. The software makes it simple for anyone, from home users to business managers, to create polished DVD movies, photo slideshows and quickly burn music and data to disc. DVD MovieFactory 3 offers significant enhancements such as motion menus and chapter buttons with real-time preview, and enhanced video editing tools such as the ability to add transitions and text to videos and photos. The software provides extensive and in-depth compatibility for all DVD formats including video recorded on set-top DVD recorders and DVD camcorders.

“We have put the broadest and deepest support for all DVD Video formats under the hood of an easy-to-master and feature-rich DVD creation suite,” said Mark Wurdemann, Marketing Manager at Ulead, UK. “Now consumers can create DVD titles from any content they desire and customize it over and over again on re-writable media. This is a major step towards DVD totally replacing VHS tape! By leveraging our leadership in consumer video editing and photo slideshow creation tools, DVD MovieFactory 3 is one of the easiest-to-use, all-in-one DVD creation programs available in the market today.”

Broad and Deep Compatibility:
Whether or not a consumer has a DV or DVD camcorder, a library of VHS tapes, or a set-top DVD player, DVD MovieFactory 3 Disc Creator supports all video formats including DVD-Video, DVD-VR, and DVD +RW (VR). Users who own a set-top DVD recorder or a DVD camcorder now have a way to transfer video directly to a DVD where they can edit video and photos as well as create and modify a DVD menu or playlist. Using a simple disc copy function, its possible to quickly convert video recorded with a set-top DVD recorder to the DVD-video format to view on standard DVD players.

Disc-Direct and Smart On-Disc Editing for all Video Formats:
DVD MovieFactory 3 continues to offer advanced Disc-Direct capture technology, the fastest way for consumers to author a DVD straight from a video source to a DVD disc, with the unique ability to append video and customize menus on the DVD. The software also provides Smart On-Disc editing to conveniently edit video and photos on rewritable discs time and time again. These advanced technologies can now be used with all DVD formats including DVD-Video, DVD-VR, and DVD +RW (VR).

Pricing and Availability:
Ulead DVD MovieFactory 3 will be available in mid-January at a RRP of #29.99 inc. Vat. Available from retail stores, Mail order and from www.ulead.co.uk.

About Ulead Systems:
Ulead Systems Inc. develops innovative video, imaging and Web graphics applications to help users communicate their ideas effectively and creatively to audiences around the world. Founded in August 1989, Ulead Systems launched the first true-colour image editor for the personal computer in 1990. The company’s award-winning products include Ulead. PhotoImpact, Ulead. VideoStudio, Ulead. MediaStudio Pro, Ulead Photo Express, Ulead. COOL 3D, Ulead. GIF Animator, Ulead. Photo Explorer, Ulead. GIF?X.Plugin, Ulead. DVD MovieFactory, Ulead . Pick-a-Sound, Ulead. Pick-a-Video, Ulead. PictureShow Ulead. DVD Workshop and Ulead. COOL 360.

For more information on the company, its products and services, please visit Uleads Web site at www.ulead.co.uk.