Date: 04/18 09:01 EST
Multimedia Professionals Power Up 1.5 Million Downloads of OPTX International's ScreenWatch Software

CHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2001 -- With 1.5 million downloads since March 2000, multimedia professionals have made the right connection with OPTX International's ScreenWatch(TM) software, the acknowledged leader in screen capture. This phenomenal response reflects the versatility and convenience ScreenWatch offers Internet professionals. In this highly competitive market, quality is a vital element and ScreenWatch sets the standard as the first true-to-source screen capture software that enables multimedia producers to record and stream Windows applications in high color. Ideal for an array of computer graphics, ScreenWatch streams live or archived content over the Web at or below an economical 28.8 Kpbs bandwidth.
"The enthusiasm for this software is tremendously satisfying to all of us who have worked to make ScreenWatch the choice of multimedia professionals," affirms Brian Meyerpeter, OPTX International's CEO. "Since our first release of ScreenWatch two years ago, we've focused on ensuring that customers are able to incorporate high-quality screen recordings into their multimedia presentations. It's been enjoyable helping so many people take advantage of the flexibility ScreenWatch offers," added Meyerpeter.
Those capabilities have led organizations such as Harvard Business School, Cadence, and others to adopt the technology. AtClassNow creates Internet presentations for software companies leveraging ScreenWatch. According to Rupert A. McGinty, AtClassNow's chief technology officer, "OPTX helps us create comprehensive training and cost-effective multimedia for our online clients. The presentations we create are recorded and streamed over the Internet using ScreenWatch software. Without ScreenWatch, we would not be able to deliver our high-quality presentations so effectively."
ScreenWatch, a datatype supported by RealSystem(R), streams live or archived screen recordings through RealPlayer(R). By integrating RealSystem technology into ScreenWatch, OPTX makes the ability to view screen-captured multimedia content available to over 190 million registered RealPlayer users.
"We're excited that OPTX has chosen to integrate its innovative ScreenWatch software with RealSystem, our core technology whose open, extensible architecture supports over fifty datatypes," said Brian Hewitt, account representative, RealNetworks, Inc. "Using ScreenWatch, I'm able to demonstrate a software product or capture a presentation and immediately broadcast it over the Internet."
ScreenWatch takes advantage of RealPlayer's AutoUpdate feature, which enables users to quickly and easily upgrade their software and take advantage of the latest technology offerings including support for datatypes, improved codecs, and the latest plug ins. RealNetworks, the leader in Internet media delivery, develops and markets software products and services. RealPlayer enables users of personal computers and electronic devices to send and receive audio, video, and other multimedia services using the Web. AutoUpdate continually provides new format support, software updates, new features, and updated documentation. It also keeps the initial download size for RealPlayer and OPTX small and easily accessible.
OPTX serves organizations with common requirements for high-quality, professional screen recording and playback for training, education, and promotion. Harvard Business School, MicroStrategy, CAD-TV, and others have adopted this software. ScreenWatch is distributed worldwide. For information, visit http://www.screenwatch.com/, call 530/899-2100, or e-mail sales@optx.com. RealNetworks' consumer software is available at http://www.real.com/. RealNetworks' systems and corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/.

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NOTE: RealNetworks is a trademark of RealNetworks, Inc; ScreenWatch is a trademark of OPTX International; Solaris is a trademark of Sun Microsystems.