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Why Upgrade?

TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring isn't just DVD Author 2 with DivX® authoring tacked onto it. There's a whole list of added features and improvements to help you save time and add more content to your DVD's.


DivX® Ultra Authoring

The most obvious addition is of course, DivX® Ultra authoring. DivX® Ultra authoring allows you to output DivX® files with advanced features such as DVD-like menus and navigation. Create chapter menus, title pages, note pages, and audio and subtitle pages complete with motion backgrounds and thumbnails, just as you would a normal DVD! TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring is the only software that can create DivX® Ultra files with Smart Rendering technology to help render your project more efficiently. Play DivX® Ultra files on your computer with DivX® Player software, or play a DivX® Ultra DVD with any DivX® Ultra Certified DVD player in the comfort of your livingroom!


DV or HDV Capture

Tired of using a separate program to transfer the footage from your DV or HDV camcorder to your computer? Eliminate the middleman with TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring! TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring allows you to grab footage directly from your camcorder; just plug the camcorder into your computer via an IEEE 1394 interface, and TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring will be able use it as an input source!


More Import Formats

TMPGEnc DVD Author 2 only allowed you to import certain file types (MPEG1/2, DVD-VR, DVD-Video, and DVR-MS). With TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring, you can now import practically any popular video format for use in your DVD or DivX® project. Import DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MPEG1/2, DVR-MS, AVI, Windows Media, DivX®, and Quicktime (mov, qt, mp4, m4a, 3gp, 3g2) video formats!



Multiple Subtitle Streams

A new and much requested feature is the ability to add subtitles. TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring allows you to add up to two different subtitle streams to your DVD or DivX® projects! Create multiple language projects or use the subtitle streams for on-screen descriptions! It's up to you and your imagination! Use the subtitle editor to create subtitles from scratch, or import subtitles from DVD-Video or .srt files!


DivX® HD Support

Got high definition movie files? Make a DivX HD (720p) project with advanced features that keeps the high resolution of HD without the huge file size, then watch your creation with DivX® Player software or your DivX® HD certified stand-alone DVD player.

DivX HD Support

These are just a few reasons to upgrade to TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring. Check out the comparison chart below to see even more of the differences between TSUNAMI MPEG DVD EasyPack Suite and TMPGEnc DVD Author versions 1.6, 2, and 3.



Product Comparison

Features

TSUNAMI MPEG DVD EasyPack Suite

DVD Author 1.6

DVD Author 2

DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring

Input MPEG1/2, DVD-VR, and DVD-Video formats Yes Yes Yes Yes
Input DVR-MS video formats Yes
Yes Yes
Input AVI, DivX, WMV, and QuickTime (mov, qt, mp4, m4a, 3gp, and 3g2) video formats Yes

Yes
DV/HDV capture


Yes
Improved Smart Rendering technology


Yes
Frame Level Cut-editing Yes
Yes Yes
Split Clip edit function


Yes
Create slideshows (BMP/JPG/PNG/PSD)

Yes Yes
4:3 / 16:9 Menu Support (4:3 only) (4:3 only) Yes Yes
Media writer tool Yes Yes Yes Yes
DVD burning Yes Yes Yes Yes
CD burning


Yes
DVD authoring Yes Yes Yes Yes
DivX® Ultra authoring


Yes
DVD +R/-R Dual Layer Support Yes Yes Yes Yes
DivX® HD Support


Yes
Create/add up to two subtitle streams


Yes
Create/add up to two audio streams

Yes Yes
Dolby 5.1 source support (pass-through)
Yes Yes Yes
Menu Editor
Yes Yes Yes
Motion menus and thumbnails Yes Yes Yes Yes
Menu highlight editor
Yes Yes Yes
Add note pages to your menu


Yes
Menu navigation link editor


Yes
Rotation effect for menu items


Yes
Separate or combined audio and subtitle menu pages


Yes
DVD Simulation

Yes Yes
Transcode (fit-to-disc) function

Yes Yes
Ability to exclude certain tracks from transcoding


Yes
Preview at output


Yes
Optimized for Intel® Core™ 2 Duo and Intel® Duo/Extreme™ Processors


Yes
Windows Vista Support


Yes

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Ready to Upgrade?

If you're ready to upgrade to TMPGEnc DVD Author 3 with DivX® Authoring, just click on the button below to get started! Please keep in mind that you must be a registered user and will need a registered copy of TMPGEnc DVD Author 2.0 or Tsunami DVD Author Pro in order to get the special Upgrade price of $54.95 (that's a savings of $35.00 off the regular price of $89.95!). If you still need to register, CLICK HERE.




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