Video File Formats – DivX and H.264

DivX is the name of a specific video compression codec (compression-decompression) developed by DivX, Inc. The format was developed to enable users to create very high quality video with very small files sizes.

The DivX codec is currently the most popular MPEG-4 based codec because of its quality, speed and efficiency. As is usually the case the popular becomes more popular because… well… it’s popular! So as a result most modern DVD players and devices are now compatible with the DivX standard.

DivX is . . . → Read More: Video File Formats – DivX and H.264

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DivX for Mac

Well it’s good news and bad news today so lets start with the good news.

DivX announced that they have finally released a version of their excellent DivX Pro encoding software for Mac users. DivX is probably one of the best compression codecs on the market today providing amazing quality from tiny file sizes.

Here’s how they have cheerfully presented it:

“Spring is here and in full swing and with it, we have launched our newest product offering, DivX 7 for Mac. With HD . . . → Read More: DivX for Mac

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MPEG2 Editing MPEG4 Editing Software

When it comes to video editing software a common complaint I see on the video editing forums is that the software wont do what it says it will do!

Almost invariably the person making the complaint reveals by their question and subsequent conversation a basic lack of understanding about what they are doing and how the video editing software really works.

Of course in an ideal world you should be able to just point and click your way to cinematic success…just like the product . . . → Read More: MPEG2 Editing MPEG4 Editing Software

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Video Rendering / Encoding

All non-linear video editing software handles the video and audio assets you are using to create your project in a particular way. They all never actually touch the original video clips, audio clips or still images you are using.

Similarly they all never actually do anything until you are totally finished making all your decisions and creative choices.

Until you do finish the project the video editing software you choose will be creating a small file very similar to a text file that is . . . → Read More: Video Rendering / Encoding

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