FOSS Codecs for Online Video: Usability, Uptake and Development
EngageMedia has just released of a new report into Free and Open Source Software video codecs. It is a review of available tools for the creation, playback and embedding of online video using FOSS codecs, and a look at the most pressing areas for development to enhance their adoption by social change video projects on the web.
FOSS Codecs for Online Video: Usability, Uptake and Development
A review of available tools for the creation, playback and embedding of
online video using Free and Open Source Software video codecs and a
look at the most pressing areas for development to enhance their
adoption by social change video projects on the web.
[Report]
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Summary of Recommendations
For those of you who wish to skip to the good part, there is a Summary
of Recommendations with links to further information and alternatives
within the report.
[Summary]
Feedback and Input
There is a page on the wiki here for your
input:
http://wiki.transmission.cc/index.php/FOSS_Codecs_For_Online_Video:_Input
Distribution
Please forward this report to any individuals/groups who might be
interested in order to continue to promote the use and further
development of FOSS video codecs and associated software. The report is
released under the GNU Free Documentation License 1.2/