I really need some help with understanding the functionality and application of Divx 7. Here is it goes:
- Is there anyway of encoding video to Divx 7, other than the official Divx Encoder ??
Can I use Virtualdub to encode to Divx 7, as I can with Divx 6.85 ?
I am assuming that Divx 7 encoded video is in a .mkv wrapper, with a mkv extension ? Can a Divx 7 video be playing on a Ultra Divx certified stand alone DVD player, like my Philips 5990 ??
I am very confused with the format of Divx 7 video. Is it in H.264 format ?? If so, then can it be played on anywhere besides on a PC ? (please leave out Divx Connected). Therefore Ultra Certified Divx DVD players cannot be used ??
I was delighted to read that there is a 64 bit version of the Divx Enocder ? If so, where can I get it. I have had the 64 bit version of VirtualDub for a while, and I can encode anything, as all the video and audio coders/decoders are loaded, with the notable exception of Divx. It is so much faster.
In a functional way, is Divx 7 creating as a technical and marketing tool to obsolete all Ultra Divx Certified hardware and third party products (like Virtualdub), and for Divx users to use only Divx created product, like the exceedingly limited Divx Converter to encode and to play only using Divx connected or on a PC, using the Divx Player ?
Will the Divx Web player made to be a usable, functional product, as part of the Divx 7 initiative? It has never worked since it was in version 1.x on independent web sites as the streaming is a total mess. I remember how great it was in the beginning, when it would start to stream in the background and the video would start in a few short seconds and remain uninterrupted. I thought it was the absolute best way to view video on the web. No, it simple doesn't function.
Thanks,
A long, long time Divx user and promoter,
Jon Temple
I moved this topic to the general discussion area since we're trying to keep the Tech Preview forum specific to feedback regarding those releases, but I'll be happy to respond to some of the things you brought up.
With DivX 7 we introduced our implementation of H.264 video with AAC audio in an MKV container. There's a little more to it than that (including resolutions, bitrates, etc.), but that's the simple definition. There are sample files on our showcase page at DivX.com:
http://www.divx.com/en/downloads/divx-7-showcase
For DivX 7 video, we actually have a new level of device certification, called DivX Plus HD. Devices with this certification are the ones that are certified to play DivX 7 files.
http://www.divx.com/en/partner/certified-programs/program-details
We've already released a command line H.264 encoder, and developers have told us what features they would like to see in the next release. Developers are free to integrate this encoder in free applications.
http://labs.divx.com/og/subscribe/7406?destination=node/6536
As for the Webplayer, it's still something we're continuing to update. I'm not sure that the problems you described are a problem with the web player. I believe many of the independent sites that have implemented it may not have the bandwidth capabilities as say a large scale commercial implementation. Feel free to report any issues in the web player forum and we can check out links:
http://labs.divx.com/forum/237
Hope this info helps for now...
And thanks for the great questions!
--Porfitron