SOLUTIONS

MX currently offers two interactive video solutions that extend the capabilities of the leading optical disc formats.

MX DVD is a red-laser DVD solution that extends the functionality of DVD-Video titles beyond what standard professional authoring tools can deliver.

NextGen DVD is our Blu-ray and HD DVD technology solution that adds value to next-generation players through a Technology, IP, and Trademark Licensing Program.

MX DVD

MX DVD software works in conjunction with Sonic Scenarist® and other spec-level tools, enabling the creation of robust and intuitive interactive DVD-Video applications using proven interface designs.

MX DVD delivers commercial-grade DVD player compatibility and requires no special playback hardware or software installation. Compatibility of MX powered DVD products has been widely tested and verified by third parties including Intellikey, Check Disc Labs, and Sony's Media Test Center.

• Works with Sonic Scenarist
• Robust and intuitive interactive DVD-Video
• No special playback hardware
• No software installation
• Widely tested compatibility

MX is a DVD authoring technology that enables producers, designers, and authors to go beyond what is possible with commercially available DVD authoring software.

MX DVD technology was developed jointly by MX Entertainment and Technicolor. The companies have multiple patents pending in the area of enhanced DVD interface capabilities.

NextGen MX

The MX mark on your Blu-ray or HD DVD player guarantees a fast and rewarding interactive video experience and a pipeline of high-definition, movie, music and sports content. Get the most out of your next-generation home theater and enjoy new movie special features, HD concerts that you can direct yourself, and music videos you can play with.

For CE Manufacturers:

NextGen MX is a technology, trademark, and IP licensing program designed for CE manufacturers that want to offer a better consumer experience and a full-featured Blu-ray or HD DVD device.

MX is a comprehensive interactive technology solution that:

• Insures CE manufacturers and player providers that their products will be compatible with interactive features from popular movie and music releases from multiple content providers.
• Insures CE manufacturers that their devices will be compatible with network delivered content from multiple content providers.
• Offers consumers a great way to discover more high-definition content and other bonus features.
• Offers CE manufacturers valuable pre-loaded interactive content that fully showcases the capabilities of the player.
• Offers CE manufacturers the opportunity to participate in valuable retail and consumer marketing programs.

For Content Owners:

Next-generation disc formats present both an opportunity and a challenge. The opportunity is to deliver truly compelling interactive features that increase the value of your products. The challenge is to do so in a way that does not out-step the actual capabilities of the emerging platform, while at the same time delivering an experience that sets itself apart from traditional DVD.

NextGen MX is a format for developers to follow when authoring, software utilities to increase efficiency, and application software to enable network connected features.

• MX fully utilizes the capacity advantages of next-generation formats and converts storage space into interactive feature capability.
• MX simplifies the development process required to add network connected features such as post-release delivery of bonus content.
• MX makes it possible to smoothly integrate network-delivered content into the user experience.
• MX provides a baseline expectation for player performance and functionality that developers can rely upon.

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