MainConcept MPEG Encoder 1.4 Available

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MainConcept MPEG Encoder 1.4 is available now. 1:1 or faster encoding times.
http://www.mainconcept.com/mpeg_encoder.shtml

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MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 export

Ultra-high quality; additional quality enhancements in version 1.4

Ultra-fast encoding; faster than hardware encoders in many cases

Two-pass encoding

Pentium® 4 optimizations and other speed enhancements

Support for multiple processors and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Realtime capture to MPEG from analog and digital sources

QuickTime import

WAV audio export

Smart rendering

4:2:2 support

Enhanced scaling for ultra-high quality

Enhanced deinterlacing for improved quality

Powerful cropping and scaling

Image flip

Powerful batch encoding including the ability to merge multiple files into one

Ability to shut down after batch encoding

File splitting functionality

Enhanced DirectShow import module supporting a wide variety of formats

Versatile DV import module supporting Type 1 and raw formats

Import module dialog for added flexibility

Enhanced preview - see actual encoded frames during export

Multi-layered interface with easy and advanced options

Presets for DVD, Video CD and Super Video CD

Support for custom presets

Easy sliding motion search controls

Convenient hotkeys for many functions

Drag-and-drop - just drag an AVI or project file into the main window

Demo can be unlocked with serial number, eliminating the need to download and install full version after purchase

Includes the MainConcept MPEG Decoder (enables Microsoft® Windows® Media Player to play MPEG-2 files)

Includes MainConcept DV decoding technology provides faster transcoding and higher quality DV-to-MPEG conversion


Mac and Linux versions are planned for release before the end of 2003