Canopus Ships DVStorm2

San Jose, Calif. (October 15, 2002) - Canopus Corporation,developers of award-winning digital video editing products, todayannounced it has begun shipping DVStorm2, the latest version of itsDVStorm realtime nonlinear editing solution. New features include ahost of additional realtime 3D transitions and effects, expanded colorcorrection capabilities, improved capture features and powerful MPEGencoding and editing tools.

DVStorm2 is being offered at the same cost-effective price as itspredecessor, yet takes realtime editing even further by includingexpanded features that deliver 28 realtime 2D/3D transitions andeffects, including the new 3D Picture-in-Picture transition and 15Xplode 3D transitions. New video filters, such as white balance andblack balance, bring additional color-correction capabilities toDVStorm2. Video capture with the DVStorm2 is a breeze with single-passscan and capture. DVStorm2 also allows for simultaneous capture frommultiple DV inputs if additional OHCI cards are installed on thesystem.

Since MPEG capabilities are vital to today's video editor, DVStorm2now includes StormEncoder, Canopus's realtime MPEG hardware-encodingmodule, as well as the company's family of MPEG tools. StormEncoderlets DVStorm2 users encode MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 files in realtime directlyfrom DV and analog sources using Canopus's MediaCruise controlsoftware, which features an easy-to-use GUI for effortless capture andencoding. Canopus is including MpegCutter, a handy MPEG-editing toolfor basic editing tasks, MpegExplorer for advanced desktop search andpreview of MPEG files, and MpegRe-encoder for high-speed conversions ofhigh-bitrate MPEG files to lower-bitrate files when needed. Alsoincluded is the award-winning Ulead DVD Workshop SE, which brings arich palette of DVD-authoring tools to DVStorm2 users.

StormEncoder, which uses the MN85560 MPEG encoder chip fromPanasonic in conjunction with Canopus's MPEG audio encoding technology,delivers the high-quality video and audio output required for DVDauthoring and video streaming. StormEncoder encodes footage in realtime- and near-realtime speeds when encoding from Adobe Premiere - usingMain Profile at Main Level MPEG-2 (MP@ML). Encoding in MP@ML providesthe highest quality at the lowest bandwidth. With variable and constantbitrate options (from 1-15Mbps), users can adjust the bandwidthdepending on the complexity of the video. On the audio front,StormEncoder supports PCM and MPEG Layer II formats up to 48kHz at 16bits.

Price and Availability DVStorm2 is available now from Canopusand its authorized dealers and system integrators. Priced at $1088(MSRP), DVStorm2 includes Storm Edit realtime editing software, Xplodefor DVStorm 3D transitions software, StormEncoder for MPEG encoding,editing and streaming output capabilities, Sonic Foundry's ACID Styleaudio software for a quick and easy way to produce custom music, andUlead DVD Workshop SE authoring software. Canopus also offers aDVStorm2 Plus version priced at $1299 (MSRP) that also includes AdobePremiere 6.5 and a Storm Bay breakout box.

Upgrade Program Due to Canopus's Scalable Technology,DVStorm2's new capabilities can be added to the original DVStormthrough a simple software update and the addition of a StormEncodermodule. Canopus customers who purchased DVStorm after September 13,2002 can upgrade to DVStorm2 free. Customers who purchased DVStormbetween August 15 and September 13, 2002 can update the software freeand purchase StormEncoder for a special low price. Customers whopurchased DVStorm before August 15, 2002 can purchase both the softwareupdate and StormEncoder bundle or individual upgrades. For additionalupgrade details visit the Canopus Web site at www.canopus.com.

About Canopus Corporation Based in San Jose, Calif., CanopusCorporation manufactures award-winning, nonlinear video editingproducts for video professionals and enthusiasts. Canopus's DV editing,MPEG encoding, 3D DVE and video transcoding products combine innovativehardware and software designs to set new standards in performance,functionality and reliability. For more information contact Canopus at(408) 954-4500 or visit their website at www.canopus.com.