The second element of the hub is a project that encompasses an automated
authoring system to allow efficient production of film titles across multiple
platforms and formats, including DVD-Video, UMD (used by Playstation Portable),
HD DVD, Blu-ray Disc and some 'on demand' formats. Again licensees will benefit
from large annual time and cost savings as well as greater efficiencies and
creative capacity.
"Prototypes are currently being tested by major organisations
and the Group estimates that this process could be used on a large percentage of
all film DVDs produced".
The North American market clearly offers ZOOtech many opportunities, not least
the potential for relatively large individual deals with film studios and
entertainment corporates and technology development partnerships. Consequently,
ZOOtech is looking to develop its US business and has focused greater resources
and management time in driving business development in this area.
"In particular
Robert Deri (Chief Financial Officer) and Dr Stuart Green (Chief Technical
Officer) have been working more closely on opportunities that the US presents,
concentrating on deepening existing relationships with the major organisations
and working closely with customers regarding process improvement, reduction of
client in-house production budgets and software solutions".