Blu-ray

High-resolution video, pin-sharp pictures and superior sound are the exceptional advantages of the next generation format Blu-ray. High interactivity and the integration of dynamic online content via profile 2.0 set top players let users enjoy a level of entertainment previously unheard of.

Imagion AG is optimally equipped for the next generation formats. As a founding member of the international Sonic Solutions HDAA (High Definition Authoring Alliance), we have had access since mid-2005 to all key information and tools for the production of Blu-ray titles.

To ensure a smooth project flow, it is essential to be thoroughly familiar with the full range of options and possibilities as well as the “Dos and Don’ts” of the new media – every step of the way. Designing and programming Blu-ray titles and realising dynamic online content are complex tasks. Our commitment at an early stage enabled us to adapt to these new requirements and form specialised concept, creative and programming teams. We are proud to have won the “Business Award 2007 DVD Champion” for our dedication, which has definitely motivated us even more to produce the first Blu-ray disc worldwide with profile 1.1 and picture-in-picture function: “Neues vom Wixxer”. With "Big Buck Bunny", three parallel picture-in-picture videostreams were realised for the first time worldwide.

And all of this to the benefit of our customers, whose launch of the next generation formats we have been jointly preparing from the onset. Leave it to us to take on the “battle” with the sophisticated technical demands during the Blu-ray production.

Regardless of whether you want to publish many template-based titles in the shortest time possible or if highly complex special editions are part of your corporate mission, we will show you how to optimally utilise the features of Blu-ray that are most important to you.

·         “On the Fly” menus (e.g. menus during the movie playback)

·         Synchronised bonus content (e.g. storyboards synchronised with the film)

·         “Picture in Picture” functions (e.g. clips during the movie)

·         Dynamic online content (e.g. always the most current trailers, time-limited specials)

·         Implementation of pay-to-use bonus content (e.g. additional audio commentary)

With dynamicHD Imagion has developed the world's leading BD-Live solution for Blu-ray disc titles. With over 500 active discs in the market, dynamicHD-enabled Blu-ray titles have impressively demonstrated the technologies leading role in BD-live solutions. DynamicHD is the easy to implement and easy to use content management for Blu-ray discs, offering the option to add content to the replicated disc at any time over the web.

We have big plans. What we were able to start and accomplish in 2006 and 2007 with regard to the “next generation formats”, we intend to continue in 2008. Insight into the feasible features of high definition has made it very clear to us that we are on the brink of entering the gateway to completely new dimensions of home entertainment. The dynamic connection of online content with dynamicHD, the option to update discs at any time, and the greater involvement of users via worldwide communities are just some of our objectives.

We are looking forward to welcoming more challenges of the new format together with you, and will be pleased to assist you in launching your own successful Blu-ray productions.