Sony releases Blu-Print Blu-ray authoring software

[BJ_M]

Sony's own Blu-Print software is now available for the low, low price of $50,000 per license (there's also a 30-day free trial available if you really need a test-run first). Unfortunately they didn't note which codecs are available yet, but you can use the software to add all the BD-J interactive features and popup menus you could ever want. The software is Windows-only, and we're sure if spending $750 to $1000 or more on the necessary burner makes sense to you that this package is well with your price range.


[Via DV Guru]

[guns1inger]

I'll take 2 at that price

[SatStorm]

I believe I'll ask for the special enterprice licence. They must have one....
I wish to install this software to all my PCs...

[dafoe]

I believe I'll ask for the special enterprice licence. They must have one....
I wish to install this software to all my PCs...

At Sony, we believe in rewarding volume customers with a generous discount. That will be just $49,999.00 per PC You may send the fee to my Paypal account

Seriously though, the financial absurdity of the technology cycle never ceases to amaze and fascinate me.

[ROF]

I believe I'll ask for the special enterprice licence. They must have one....
I wish to install this software to all my PCs...

That will be $140,000 for a 3 client license. Look at that they saved you $10,000 by buying in bulk.

It never ceases to amaze me the people who consider the price of new technology outrageous. Isn't that the way it always is no matter what new technology it is? Even Microwave ovens cost in the thousands when they first hit the marketplace.

[lenti_75]

It never ceases to amaze me the people who consider the price of new technology outrageous.

now, come on, 50000 for a software ???? I understand for the movie studios to pay even milions, but for an average Joe user ???

[leebo]

This software is NOT for the average Joe. It is meant for studios, according to the press release I read.

With the potential to make millions on a DVD release, $50000 for software isn't an issue.

I'm sure when Sony releases a Vegas level authoring software it will be much less than$50000.

When DVD-R came out I purchased Video Pack authoring software for $499. Burners were $800. It was crap software, and now they have decent software for $100 - $300.

[ROF]

My first DVD player was around $500. It had no record capability and could not play burnt media of any type.

[jman98]

I think it's great. Yes, I know that this price is for the studios, who have this kind of money. This kind of price will keep consumers out of the market and perhaps hasten the end of BluRay. I really feel that HD-DVD is really close to being able to be declared the winner in the format wars and anything that brings this battle to an end and gives us a clear winner is OK with me.

[ROF]

When DVDs first came out I seem to remember SL discs that were author-only discs and were more expensive then the general purpose ones?

[leebo]

When DVDs first came out I seem to remember SL discs that were author-only discs and were more expensive then the general purpose ones?

Yes, that was a different format, for pro use, as a way to test authored projects b4 paying to have them pressed (if I remember correctly). The burners cost about $4000 I think.

R- took off when they came out with the General format. The first burners were $800 and blanks were between $15 - $20 each (or was it per 3 pack?).

But the DVD format had already become sucessful long b4 burning became an option to the general public. The two HD formats are in a different position at the outset than DVD was.

My opinion is that the DVD was sucessful partly due to their availablity as rentals (in addition to PQ and convenience over VHS), but not due to any ability to record.