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Select from a sub-section below:
General Discussion:
VideoHelp
This site will help you to make your own
VideoCDs, SVCDs or DVDs that can be played on your standalone DVD Player from
video sources like DVD, Video, TV, Cam or downloaded movie clips like DivX, MOV,
RM, WMV and ASF. An enormous resource with links to hundreds of 'how to'
guides.
Worldwide Video Standards:
For a chart of all the worldwide video standards (PAL, NTSC, SECAM etc)
listed by country, click
here.
Codecs:
Note: A codec is a COmpression/DECompression
software used as a kind of plug-in by video software to compress or read video
file.
Digital Digest
FAQ about DIVX format
Digital Digest
FAQ about VCD format
Videohelp.com
Explanation of the DVD format
Videohelp.com
Explanation of the SVCD format
Videohelp.com
Explanation of the VCD format
Videohelp.com
Comparison Chart of Major Video Formats
MPEG.org
A reference site for the MPEG format
D-VHS Format
JVC's Page which explains more details about the format
Hardware Encoders/Converters
Canopus
The MPEG PRO and MVR ranges are both dedicated
hardware MPEG encoders. Each range features PCI card or standalone options.
B-Way
Captures from Camcorder or VCR source and converts to MPEG1 or MPEG2
Software Encoders/Converters
Canopus Procoder
Procoder is a relative newcomer to the market of encoding, but it has rapidly
gained a large following, and is one of the top products in terms of quality,
and versatility. Canopus also offer a cut down, easy to use version called
Procoder Express.
Sorenson Squeeze
Sorenson squeeze is arguably the market leader in compression and conversion for
video. It was the first full-featured compression application to
incorporate High Definition (HD) encoding for a variety of video formats
including - MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, QuickTime, RealMedia, and Windows Media 9.
The Suite also compresses the highest-quality video for Macromedia Flash (swf)
and Flash Video (flv) files.
Cleaner Pro by
Discreet
One of the original compression suites, Cleaner
has evolved into a popular product. High quality filters and total control
of the industry's leading encoders let you create stunning Windows Media
® 9 and QuickTime ®
6 video. Use MPEG-4 and Kinoma™ to master
video for handheld PDAs and cell phones.
CinemaCraft
MPEG Encoder
A high quality MPEG encoder that comes in various versions depending on your
needs (and budget)
Main Concept
MPEG Encoder
The
standalone MainConcept MPEG Encoder features the same fast, high-quality
technology that's used in popular video editing applications. The friendly
interface makes it easy to convert files quickly, and the batch encoding makes
it easy to be productive without having to stay at the computer.
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