Going Small: Music Video on the Go
BG & UMD
BGıs Music Video DVD Highlights
Mocean Worker DVD Single 1997 Palm Pictures
first DVD-Video music single, sold POP at Tower and others
Lou Reed: Rock n Roll Heart 1998 American Masters
Grammy for Best Longform Music Documentary
Tyrese / GUESS WebDVD 1999 GUESS / RCA Records
DVD Awards winner in 2000 for WebDVD Excellence
Melissa Etheridge Live...and Alone 2003 Universal Music (UMe)
Awarded Double Platinum DVD from RIAA
Produced thousands of DVDs since 1997 for all kinds of clients

BG / Comchoice Recent UMD Projects
Comchoice Clients
Wedding Crashers New Line
Saw II, Devils Rejects, Lords of War Lionsgate
Transporter 2 Fox
Bob Marley Universal Music
Silver Platter Releases
The DC Video
Teddybear Crisis
The Community Project
As If

PSP / UMD Overview
Plays games, movies, music, photos, software and more
Built-in WiFi and browser for online access anywhere
also LocationFree TV and RSS Reader
UMD = 1.8GB or about 2+ hours of video
Similar specs to DVD-Video (multiple video, audio, subtitles)
UMD Video interactivity much more flexible than DVD-Video
JavaScript / XML, unlimited variables, better integration, etc.

Widely recognized for the quality of our work.
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What is a video-based digital music product?
There is not even a word for sequential images with synchronized sound...film, video, tape, TV, files, etc.
but that aside...
Music DVD used to be (1) concert or (2) music videos
or maybe a Documentary
What is the difference between a music video that includes skate footage OR a skateboarding video with cool music?
typical action sports video is 60 minutes of music too!

The DC Video UMD
The Indie UMD Label
Delivering mobile entertainment on a Silver Platter

Silver Platter
The First Independent UMD Label
The only publisher licensing and producing specifically              for the PSP and UMD
Unique Releases / Suitable for All Ages across all Genres
UMD Video
Auto, Travel, Kids, Urban
Training, Comedy & more
UMD Videogames
UMD Magazines
UMD / PSP Software
PSP Downloads
Branded Products

Overview
Founded in 2005 by industry veterans
Release Schedule of over 35 UMDs in 2006
Independent distributor and publisher
Silver Platter handles licensing, production, manufacturing, sales, marketing and distribution - wholesale, retail and online
Silver Platter sells direct online at www.umdlab.com - as well as developing non-traditional sales outlets for UMD worldwide
Partners such as Image Entertainment, Ally Video, Infinity Enterprises   (UK / EU), and Championvisions (Japan) provide additional distribution
Comchoice provides exclusive UMD production services
The UMDlab retail location opening in Venice, CA on May 1

Silver Platter Online
UMDlab.com
Features UMDs with Shopping
PSPset.com
Provides Free Video Downloads for PSP
Both sites PSP formatted and optimized
Combined traffic over 10k visitors per day
50% of traffic is from PSPs

UMD Sales Perspectives
The Studio Perspective
Variety reports UMD sales are below studio expectations
Challenge: UMD viewed thru lens of DVD and home entertainment
The Indie Perspective
Non-traditional approach yielding exceptional UMD sales results
Solution: UMD viewed as totally new product and marketplace
Why the difference?
Not trying to re-release, rather trying to re-present
Why buy the same movie on UMD that you own on DVD?
Because the portable experience can be different, better and optimized for a different set of viewing situations than home entertainment
Unique, Additional, Exclusive Bonus Content on UMD only!!!

Portable is about Clipping!
from Forbes magazine Toy Box column
³The PSP is the perfect Œsnackingı device for busy executives.²
Silver Platter version - As fun for 5 minutes as an hour!
Portable media content requires a new outlook on the presentation and delivery of re-presented material
What is the difference between a Chapter and an Extra?

Content Optimization Strategy
Genre / Subject - stuff PSP owners like to watch
Cinematography - shot up close or widescreen 16x9
Digital Masters - best AVI capture, de-interlace, encode
Compositing - all digital workflow allows new creative
Headphone Audio Mix  - remaster for maximum level
Simplified Menus - simple to learn and quick to navigate
Integrated Instructions - in package and on menus
Device Situations - where / when will this be watched?
Build New Markets - women, education, training, promotions
Promo Partners - include cool stuff like games and mags

Future Media Pipeline
PSP and other portable devices share a similar set of challenges and benefits that extend to future formats too
Similar re-presentation issues for different media:
DVD Games
Videogames
PSP / UMD
Mobile / Phone
Web / Wireless
Digital / IP TV
VOD / DVR
Brand Integration

Mobile Media Concepts
Music Concepts
Travel Guides - music compilation hosted / organized by city
EPK Collections - best of 80ıs rock or rap timeline
Trivia Games - DVD Games can be ported to UMD Video
Music Training - how to scratch, play guitar or setup gear
Other Concepts
Video-based Games (press left to watch him go off this jump, right for the other jump)
Language Training - from Multiple Choice to Sony Talkman
UMD Magazines & Comics - interactive episodic readers
Optimized Websites - sniff for PSP, Mac/PC, handset, etc.

Mobile Media Potential
Future Trends = both Big & Small + connectivity
BD/HD-DVD/TV talks to your PSP, iPod, phones and more
6-7 million PSPs in USA, 100 million worldwide thru life
More than 40 million iPods and over 1 billion songs from iTunes
Less than 1 broadband video enabled mobile phones in USA
60% of PSP software sales projected to be Video / Music
Mobile Media = New Sales Outlets and Opportunities
Mobile phone stores, videogame retailers, apparel shops, etc.
Purchases made differently than DVD and home theatre

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Going Small: Music Video on the Go