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new iTunes tools adopted by m
new iTunes tools adopted by m.
About this update from Zoo Digital Group Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n RNS Number : 3780S Zoo Digital Group PLC 09 September 2010 \n \n\n \n \n9 September 2010\n \nZOO Digital Group plc\n(\"ZOO\" or \"The Group\")\nPRODUCTION TOOLS FOR APPLE'S ITUNES® ADOPTED BY MAJOR STUDIO\nZOO Digital, the provider of software and software-led services for the filmed entertainment market, announces the availability of its iTunes® production toolset and adoption by a major film studio. iTunes, the proprietary digital media player application from Apple, used for playing and organizing digital music and video files, is the first platform to be supported by ZOO's new suite of authoring tools for the Electronic Sell Through market. Electronic Sell Through (EST) is the offer of content, usually video or audio over the internet, allowing consumers to keep a copy of a movie or music album permanently on their computer hard drive or portable device.\nZOO's new toolset supports the automated production of iTunes ExtraSM content, which offers a unique and interactive experience with iTunes and is available for select movie purchases on the iTunes Store. These purchases include the movie and chapter selection along with special features such as movie stills, deleted scenes, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.\nThese additional features have long been associated with DVD and Blu-ray Disc productions but the costs associated with traditional production methods have proved prohibitive for sales on iTunes. ZOO's toolset provides an innovative way to automate the adaptation of menu systems and bonus features which enables the creation of iTunes Extratitles at significantly lower costs. The authoring solutions are integrated with ZOO's Translation Management System and Media Adaptation Tool, enabling efficient localisation of iTunes Extras for multiple territories.\nStuart Green, CEO of ZOO commented: \"This is an important development for ZOO that takes us firmly into the growing Electronic Sell Through market and provides us with new revenue streams. Our iTunes production tools provide the only cost effective way of bringing additional features to this exciting sales platform and we are delighted that they have been adopted by a major Hollywood studio for publishing a range of catalogue titles.\"\nEnds\n \n \n \n \nFor furthe...