Sonic Solutions announced today that they are dropping support for HD-DVD and going forward will support ONLY Blu-Ray authoring.
Sonic Solutions, the leader in digital media software, today announced that its Professional Products Group will focus its research and development resources on the creation of new applications for cutting-edge authoring of Blu-ray Disc titles that encompass the interactive and connected-content capabilities of BD-Live. The group will also increase resource allocation on developing its encoding and title creation applications that streamline the process of preparing video entertainment for digital distribution. In order to address these emerging market opportunities and optimize investment return, the Professional Products Group will conclude sales of its Scenarist® HD DVD authoring product line.
Combined with the Warner Blu-Ray announcement, this may be the final nail in the coffin of HD-DVD.
Regardless of what the public wants, it’s hard to encourage people to choose a format where there are few tools available to create content.
