ArcSoft Releases Magic-i 3 for Webcam Users

WebKnowHow
Wednesday, November 29, 2006; 05:19 AM

ArcSoft, Inc. released today ArcSoft Magic-i 3, the new version of its popular webcam software. Magic-i 3 is a powerful webcam application designed to enhance users’ video chat experience. Using the Virtual Driver technology, Magic-i can be selected as the video source to launch automatically with video chat clients or other webcam applications such as ArcSoft’s Webcam Companion 2.

Image source: www.arcsoft.com.

“Magic-i 3 strengthens ArcSoft’s webcam offerings,” said Michael Downs, ArcSoft Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. “Between streaming video to multiple applications at once and streaming multimedia files right through the video chat session, end-users now have even more ways to enhance their video chats in fun and exciting ways.”

Magic-i 3 features ArcSoft’s widely acclaimed Stream Splitter technology which allows a single webcam device to be shared by different applications, making simultaneous streaming of multiple chat sessions possible. In addition to the webcam video effects, the program can also stream – and enhance in real-time – multimedia files stored locally, including videos, photos, and PowerPoint presentations.

ArcSoft Magic-i™ 3 Key Features:

• Multiple media sharing (NEW)
• Microsoft® Office PowerPoint® file sharing (NEW)
• Video Enhancement (NEW)
• Auto power-saving for notebook users (NEW)
• Windows Vista®-compatible (NEW)
• Virtual Driver technology
• Stream Splitter technology
• Effects plug-ins
• Host live video conferences
• Online chat effects
• Web video enhancement tool
• Face tracking
• Digital pan & zoom
• Auto-switch frame size

Pricing and Availability

ArcSoft Magic-i™ 3 is available for both OEM bundling and retail sales. The retail version can be purchased for US$29.99 on ArcSoft eStore. Please visit www.arcsoft.com/products/magici for more details.

ArcSoft, Inc. is a developer of multimedia software and embedded solutions for digital cameras, PC-peripheral, mobile phone, and consumer electronics manufacturers. ArcSoft offers a full line of consumer-level desktop applications centered on digital pictures and video. Established in 1994, ArcSoft is headquartered in Fremont, California, with regional commercial and development facilities in Europe and the Far East. For further details, visit www.arcsoft.com.