Telestream Releases Episode Series 4.2 Media Encoding Software

Telestream, leaders in media encoding and workflow solutions, announced release of
Episode Series version 4.2 software. Episode Series is a scalable suite of desktop and workgroup media encoding applications for the Mac that targets today's diverse new media distribution needs, such as web, mobile, podcast, DVD and IPTV. Episode v4.2 adds important VC-1, HDV and surround sound support in response to evolving market needs. It also brings Compression Engine into the Episode product family, completing Telestream's transition of Popwire products to Telestream. When configured into a cluster of Apple Intel Xserves, the ultra-fast Episode Engine enables real-time HD encoding.

"Our recent acquisition of Popwire allows us the opportunity to bring craft encoding to the desktop and the workgroup encoding market," said David Heppe, president of Telestream. "With this next step of transitioning Compression Engine into the Episode product family, we are pleased to offer the quality, hands-on, fine tuning capabilities of this powerful product to our customers."

Episode Series version 4.2 adds VC-1 encoding (the SMPTE-standard video codec) and WMA Pro audio, plus HDV and IMX encoding for professional users. A new ATSC A/52 compliant audio codec adds support for 5.1 audio encoding. Additional Episode v4.2 features include a channel mapping filter for surround sound, the ability to add bumpers and trailers to encoded clips, and Apple help. For server-based workgroup applications, Episode Engine now includes a filter that changes the field order of the video, plus simultaneous monitoring of multiple Episode Engine servers, and the ability to cancel, abort or reprioritize jobs in the monitor queue.