DivXNetworks Launches DivX for Mac
May 08, 2003
San Diego, CA - DivXNetworks has released the DivX 5.0.5 Video Codec for Mac, enabling Mac users to create DVD-quality video at 1/10th the size of MPEG-2, the company reports.
DivX for Mac OS, a QuickTime component that runs on Mac OS 8.6 through Mac OS X, is available with an optional MP3 encoder to ensure cross platform audio compatibility. The new release empowers Mac users to create, distribute and watch full screen DVD quality video, offering the highest level of compression with advanced encoding tools and interlaced video support.
DivX 5.0.5 for Mac is available to consumers in two versions. DivX Pro 5.0.5 for Mac, an advanced application for professional users, is available for a small one-time charge. A standard version of the Mac codec is also offered for download free of charge.
Among the features and specifications:
Encoding
* I-VOP, P/VOP and B-VOP Encoding
* One-pass variable bitrate
* Multi-pass encoding (N-passes)
* Constant bitrate encoding (CBR)
* Video buffer verifier
* User-specified keyframe insertion
* Automated keyframe insertion
* Automated scene detection
* Patent-pending rate control algorithm
* Five levels of encoding quality
* Interlaced video support
* Support for DivX Certified Hardware profiles
Performance
* Decoding performance up to 360+ frames per second (fps)
* Encoding performance up to 70+ fps (Triple Real Time)
Bitrates
* All rates > 20 Kbps supported
* Tested up to 9 Mbps
Video resolutions
* All integer resolutions with a multiple of 4 up to 1920 x 1088 video
Interface
* Video for Windows (VfW)
* DirectShow (decoder)
* DivX library API
Input
* YUV 4:2:0 (Y-V-U or Y-U-V)
* 24 and 32-bit RGB
* YUY2
* UYVY
* YVYU
Output
* 16-bit (555 and 565)
* 24 and 32-bit
* YUY2
* UYVY
* Planar 4:2:0 (Y-V-U and Y-U-V)
File formats
* Audio Video Interleave (AVI) file format
Standards
* MPEG-4 Simple Profile capable (ISO/IEC 14496-2)
* MPEG-4 Advanced Simple Profile capable (ISO/IEC 14496-2)
* H.263 (decoding only)
For more information, visit
www.divx.com/divx/mac
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