UK's Itfc Launches Blu-ray Authoring Services

London-based video services provider itfc has expanded its DVD offering with the launch of its new Blu-ray authoring service. In preparation, itfc has invested in high-end Sonic encoders and Scenarist authoring workstations, and upgraded its DVD quality control department with different Blu-ray players - from popular entry-level models and PS3 consoles to high-end players to help ensure compatibility.

The facility is currently working on its first Blu-ray project (Martha Agerich playing Schumann's Piano Concerto, and Symphony No 4, conducted by Riccardo Chailly with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra) for EuroArts, one of the world's première classical music content owners. Euroarts, which has itfc as its exclusive authoring house, has an additional 20 Blu-ray projects in the pipeline.

“With technology continually evolving, it's vital we keep up. Our clients were keen for us to offer Blu-ray services and this helped with our decision to invest in high-end Sonic encoders and Scenarist authoring workstations,” said Ian Beushaw, head of digital media at itfc. “Once the battle for the high definition format had ended, it was the perfect opportunity to expand the services we already offered.”