BD-J and GEM Commercial Products and Services

This wiki is created for everyone around the world who is creating Blu-Ray titles and BD-J applications in need for additional tools and services. Organized by categories of software and services to easily find a tool or service that you are looking for. If you have a service or tool you can add it by logging into java.net be reasonable about keeping entries concise (like a sentence or two with a link to an appropriate website).

Professional Blu-Ray Authoring Tools - A professional Blu-Ray Authoring tool can multiplex audio, video and subtitles as well as encapsulate AACS and create a CMF image for replication.

1. Blu-print by Sony - Is the optimal solution for Blu-ray Disc authoring. It is designed for professional high volume production. This application provides the flexibility to achieve complex authoring scenarios with great intuition for both the novice and the expert user. You can use Blu-print to efficiently create titles in HD Movie Mode or using Java technology with an additional tool such as on-Q. http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/bluprint.asp
2. DoStudio by NetBlender^? - Is a complete Blu-ray authoring tool that is designed specifically for DVD authorers who are making the leap into BD. DSA is a point-and-click professional authoring solution for Blu-ray discs with seamless menus, picture-in-picture and templated BD-Live features. http://dostudio.netblender.com/dsa_quicklook.asp
3. Scenarist BD by Sonic Solutions - A comprehensive, professional authoring solution for the next generation of optical media. Offering maximum playback compatibility and complete cell-level control for both standard content and advanced interactivity, Scenarist delivers unrivaled power and world-class results. http://www.sonic.com/products/Professional/Scenarist/quicklook.aspx

BD-J Authoring Tools - A BD-J Authoring tool will make authoring a BD-J title easier. Either by adding a plugin to a common IDE or a standalone application. BD-J authoring tools might work along side a Professional Blu-Ray Authoring Tool as well.

1. Kaleidoscope by Sofatronic - An Integrated Development Environment built on top of the leading industry standard Eclipse, featuring both a visual UI design perspective as well as full access to the BD-J specification for Java developers. It easily integrates with established authoring solutions, as well as content creation environments such as Adobe® Creative Suite 3. A module system provides extensibility and easy re-use of any kind of interactive feature. http://www.sofatronic-dev.com
2. on-Q by Ensequence - A visual development environment for authoring sophisticated BD-J interactive applications by offering an intuitive drag-and-drop creative environment for the Blu-ray Disc platform. http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/bluprint.asp?page=onq

Consumer Blu-Ray Authoring tools - A consumer Blu-Ray Authoring tool can multiplex audio, video and subtitles but it can not encapsulate AACS or create a CMF image for replication.

Blu-Ray Services - Blu-Ray Services provide a service to make Blu-Ray authoring/development easier. This can range from QC testing to BD-J programing.

1. Advanced QC Testing by BluFocus^? - Advanced Quality Assurance Testing services to test new player firmware, the output of your Blu-ray authoring software, or a complex Blu-ray title. http://blufocus.com/qaproduct.cfm
2. High-Def Training Center by Javelin Ventures - Is an initiative to provide hands-on instruction for DVD industry professionals looking to become proficient in BD-Java and HDi programming, the native coding languages for advanced content features on Blu-Ray Disc and HD-DVD titles. http://javelindvd.com/Technology/HDTC/HDTC.aspx
3. BD Live Server Platform by RCDb - The BD Live Server Platform provides a set of core services and functionality upon which content owners can rapidly and efficiently develop and deliver interactive network-connected applications. The BD Live Server Platform is content delivery network (CDN) agnostic and allows Blu-ray content owners to host and deliver high-definition media assets from any specified CDN. http://www.rcdb.net/services.html
4. BD Experts in providing QA services by TestronicLabs^? - Experts in providing Quality Assurance services to the home entertainment, Testronic Labs are at the forefront of delivering innovative strategies for DVD, Blu-ray and electronic distribution. http://www.testroniclabs.com (JoC^?)

-- Main.dbreitenfeld - 02 May 2008