ArcSoft Releases Media Center PC App

ArcSoft has released ArcSoft TotalMedia, an application that can be run on your PC that can be used to record TV, author DVDs, burn Audio CDs, and do photo editing.

ArcSoft(R), a leading developer and provider of digital media software and firmware solutions for PC, PC-peripheral, mobile phone, consumer electronics and home entertainment manufacturers, announcedthe availability of ArcSoft TotalMedia(TM), a comprehensive video, photo, and audio application for use with the Windows operating system. ArcSoft TotalMedia(TM) combines a variety ofprogram-specific features such as TV recording, DVD authoring, photo editing, and audio disc creation into one easily accessible package. A friendly user interface with simple controls make it idealfor users of all types, regardless of experience. TotalMedia conveniently offers its functionality through a standard keyboard and mouse operation as well as across the living room with a remotecontrol.

“TotalMedia is designed to allow consumers to perform advanced multimedia tasks in the simplest way possible,” said Todd Rumaner, ArcSoft Chief Operating Officer. “With all of its capabilities and its handy remote control functionality, we believe the TotalMedia application will strengthen a variety of device bundles, from PCs and PC peripherals to DVD drives, TV tuner cards, and DV cameras.”

TotalMedia’s key features include:

— TV show recording and burning to DVD
— Video capturing, editing, and DVD authoring from both digital and analog sources
— Custom audio playlist creation
— Audio CD ripping and standard and MP3/WMA disc creation
— Slide show disc creation, with audio
— Image enhancement and editing, including red-eye removal and cropping
— Photo printing at various sizes
— Standard keyboard and mouse and remote control functionality
— Support and connectivity to various portable devices, e.g. cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, portable media players
— DVD playback from a PC-based machine

TotalMedia is available for OEM bundling/distribution as of end of September.