Encoding Tools Based on Microsoft VC-1
Among the first to develop products based on the Microsoft VC-1 Encoder SDK are world-class solution providers Anystream, Envivio Inc., Harmonic Inc., Inlet Technologies, Memory-Tech Corp., Tarari Inc. and ViewCast Corp.
Anystream Agility - Anystream Agility is a solution for on-demand media production and publishing. Since its launch, Agility has been embraced by the world's leading media companies by helping them supply the burgeoning demand for video in a wide variety of formats. Anystream Agility automates and streamlines the time-consuming, specialized production workflows required to deliver video content to the exploding number of outlets and devices around the world. By optimizing multiplatform content production, Agility enables content owners to profitably exploit and scale new media business models.
Envivio 4Caster C4 - The Envivio Convergence Generation Series 4Caster C4 is a multichannel, multicodec real-time encoder that fits into an Internet Protocol-based ecosystem to receive, decode, encode and transmit programming via IP. The C4 can encode in Windows Media Video (VC-1), H.264 and AVS in resolutions targeting standard-definition Internet Protocol television (IPTV) and Internet TV. The design of the C4 allows service providers to protect their investment by providing a solution that can be easily configured to support a variety of formats within one unit.
Harmonic Rhozet Carbon Coder and Carbon Server - Carbon Coder is a stand-alone application that handles transcoding between all major video compression formats, as well as providing a host of additional functions such as standards conversion, logo insertion and time code burn-in. Carbon Server is a management tool that manages a network of Carbon Coder engines to accelerate transcoding for high-volume applications.
Inlet Technologies Fathom and Spinnaker - Fathom is an advanced encoding platform that solves the problem of managing multiple output formats for different viewing devices and allows the targeting of any playback device, all from a single user interface. Spinnaker is a streaming solution that delivers quality video and audio for live media delivery applications such as IPTV; Web streaming; public, education and government (PEG) channels; broadband TV; and enterprise, education or government video.
Memory-Tech Digital Movie Factory Pro HD - Designed for user-friendly workflow, Digital Movie Factory Pro HD combines the quality of the Microsoft VC-1 Encoder with template-based compression and HDi interactivity software to provide a powerful but streamlined tool for HD DVD creation. Features include multiple audio tracks, subtitles, full Advanced Access Content System (AACS) support, and output to HD DVD-R disc and WinDVD HD.
Tarari Encoder Accelerator for Windows Media - Tarari provides hardware and software acceleration of computing-intensive processes that are too difficult for general-purpose CPUs to process in a reasonable time frame. The Tarari Encoder Accelerator for Windows Media supports hundreds of encoder applications and accelerates VC-1 encoding to speeds three to 18 times faster than software alone.
ViewCast Niagara SCX Pro and Niagara Streaming Systems - ViewCast's Niagara SCX Pro encoding management platform puts users in control with a comprehensive set of user tools and integration Web services to manage and deliver live and on-demand streaming content. Niagara Streaming Systems are turnkey solutions for the acquisition, digitization, compression and streaming of audio and video for Internet and intranet delivery.
