Arabesk 5 DVD Casablanca Authoring Software Released in PAL

Macrosystem AG has announced the release of the new Arabesk 5  software in PAL (this software remains in testing in NTSC, along with the Bogart OS V4 - which is required to operate this new version of Arabesk)

 

Here is the translated information from the Macrosystem AG website (courtesy of Google Translate)

Arabesk 5 now available 
Arabesk 5 is the new standard for the creation of Blu-ray and DVD discs with your Casablanca system.
 

Create menus for Blu-ray discs, individually and in full HD resolution.

With 50 new background images (1920x1080 pixels / 16:9) and many new high-resolution graphics for switches, related to all subjects the right motive.

Please note: for 5 Arabesk Casablanca requires a Casablanca device with 1GB of RAM and Bogart OS Version 4.1a

 

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Here is the translated text (from German into English language) compliments of Google Translate of the Macrosystem AG announced New Features in Arabesk 5 -- you'll note some of the translated sentences are confusing, we'll have to wait for the company's official English language release to ensure accuracy. 

The following list shows the main changes from "DVD Arabesk 4" to "Arabesk 5".

In addition to the contains five items listed below Arabesk many fixes and improvements that the stability and increase user friendliness. 

* Create menus for Blu-ray discs in full HD resolution (1920 × 1080). The possibilities are similar to those of DVD menus. 

* Burning HD movies can be in SD resolution on a Blu-ray movies are also burned. 

* Increased compatibility of the burned discs using Blu-ray players. 

* Improve the overall image quality of Blu-ray production. 

* At the Blu-ray production, different data rates are selected, higher for better Image quality and lower for longer maturities. 

* The addition of HD movie takes place - as with SD movies - without delay, the calculation take place until later. 4 chapters can now be Blu-ray later worked at it.

* The menu editor adapts better to the various screen resolutions. 

* The wizard was the Blu-ray production expanded.

* Expansion of the image pool by 50 new backgrounds in full HD resolution (1920 x 1080, 16:9) and many New high resolution graphics for switches. 

* switches in the menu "switch" and deleted are added. 

* During the Blu-ray computation is about 30 seconds to estimate the expected Computational time spent.

* During the calculation and burning a Blu-ray editions will be extended to the color displays recent Casablanca / DVC models displayed. 

* The end of a Blu-ray burning process, a message confirmed. 

* The reference medium can Blu-ray 50GB (BD-DL) are the settings selected in, if a Blu-ray Drive with BD-DL burning capability is integrated. 4

Arabesk created with Blu-ray discs can be read to create additional copies.

Blu-ray discs can burn after the checks are.

The calculation of "intensive" is now on devices with 1 GB of memory can be selected as well. 

The Add Movie trim range can now also the target format "DVD Video" later be changed. Prerequisite for Arabesk 5: Casablanca device with 1GB of RAM, Bogart 4.1a, or the installation software Bogart 4.1a updated older version (3.6 / 2.11 / 1.14) of Bogart.

Comments

[franklin]

Great !!! finally !! when is coming to USA ?

[Krish]

I have a Renommee Plus Performance Pal Version
Arabesk v 4.1e
Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-111D
DVD-Firmware Version:1.29
Smart Edit 7.0f
What must I add to my Renommee to cope with the cutting edge of Casablanca technology?
I live in Johannessburg, South Africa & Casablanca support here is ............

[Chet Davis]

Franklin - it remains in NTSC testing, I would think (speculation on my part) that it will release with the release of the Bogart V4 OS here in the Americas. MSUS originally targeted May 2011, though it might move into June. Thought I too am eager to work with this version of Arabesk, I don't mind too much a postponed release though as I would rather it release with any substantive issues resolved.

[Chet Davis]

Hello Krish,

That is a challenging question - how/when to upgrade. Unfortunately the Renommee was produced when the video stream (video via cable = DV, etc)was the prominent and mostly only avaialable technology for video. Now with the proliferation of file based video technology, that product line does not work or work well with this newer technology. You _can_ convert the files into video streams and edit them but it is a longer process than most folks would find practical. Here is a previous post I recommend that will give you some thoughts about whether to upgrade and the considerations: http://chetdavis.typepad.com/casablancaexpert/2010/04/10.html

And though we are miles and oceans apart, I am happy to assist you if I can.

Regards,
Chet

[prem]

thanks Chet

[Chet Davis]

You are welcome Prem! And here is some more recent news about Arabesk 5 -- http://chetdavis.typepad.com/casablancaexpert/2011/05/sneak-peek-at-new-casablanca-arabesk-5-for-dvd-blu-ray-authoring-.html.

Chet

[franklin]

Hey ! Chet thaks

[Chet Davis]

You are most welcome Franklin -- I am eager to get the software in my editor so I can use these new features!