Codecs

[Cunhambebe]

Firstly, I'd like to apologize if this topic is in the wrong place. in fact, I'm trying to download some codecs around here (to enconde my own video files rendered with Lightwave to upload them on the web) and all I get are spyware stories. Don't know what to do - I'm a bit confused on which codec I shoud choose. I've heard about the following:

1.Divx (freeware) - comes with spyware (gator).
2.Dr. Divx (in fact an application) - spyware?
3.Divx Pro - spyware?
4.Xvid - freeware and no spyware.
5. MPEG4 - Does anyone knows if this one is still alive?

Some folks have stated that Divx is dead while some others seem to love it. Some prefer Xvid. Any ideas? Anyway - I don't want any spyware!
Thanks in advace.

[yoda313]

Hello,

Probably xvid would be the best bet. Though divx pro would give better flexibility without ads from what I understand.


MPEG 4 is the BASIS for all of the divx/xvid varieties from what I understand. So in essence it is still highly used. Though I don't know the full technicalities behind it....

Kevin

EDIT - I was right MPEG4 is what Divx is based on:

DivX
DivX™ is a new format for digital video, much like MP3 is a format for digital music. DivX™ is the brand name of a patent-pending video compression technology created by DivXNetworks, Inc., (also known as Project Mayo). The DivX™ codec is based on the MPEG-4 compression standard. This codec is so advanced that it can reduce an MPEG-2 video (the same format used for DVD or Pay-Per-View) to ten percent of its original size. DivX.com.

[ChaunceyK]

Actually, I was going to post a Q about codecs myself...kinda Twilight Zone'ish, if you ask me.

TMPGenc is my tool of choice for editing video, I absolutely love it. But on rare occasion (such as now), I come across a piece of video I've..."acquired"...and for whatever reason the video isn't recognized, while the audio is (or vice versa).

I'd be fairly certain this is a codec problem, so here are my Q's...I know there are 49 codecs available on here, but do I have to dl them each individually, or are they in a .zip file somewhere to make dl'ing easier? And 2nd, what directory do I place them all in, to make sure TMPGenc, Windows Media Player, and any other programs I might have will find them & make use of them?

As always, thank you in advance.

[bugster]

How about wmv from MS. You can use it from Windows Movie Maker if you have XP, or you can download their full encoding suite (Windows Media encoder) for free from the MS website. Quality is good and it is suitable for website use, streaming or downloading.

[bugster]

Actually, I was going to post a Q about codecs myself...kinda Twilight Zone'ish, if you ask me.

TMPGenc is my tool of choice for editing video, I absolutely love it. But on rare occasion (such as now), I come across a piece of video I've..."acquired"...and for whatever reason the video isn't recognized, while the audio is (or vice versa).

I'd be fairly certain this is a codec problem, so here are my Q's...I know there are 49 codecs available on here, but do I have to dl them each individually, or are they in a .zip file somewhere to make dl'ing easier? And 2nd, what directory do I place them all in, to make sure TMPGenc, Windows Media Player, and any other programs I might have will find them & make use of them?

As always, thank you in advance.

1) If you have a question, please start your own topic. Even if another poster question looks similiar, it is not your topic to ask questions in.

2) To answer your question, use Gspot or Avicodec to identify what codecs a particualr video file used and if you have them installed. Where you need to install a new codec, download and install only that codec. Do not use Codec packs or install loads of codecs 'just in case' as they can cause conflicts. If you have just installed one new codec and you start to see problems, you at least have some idea of the cause.

[ChaunceyK]

1) If you have a question, please start your own topic. Even if another poster question looks similiar, it is not your topic to ask questions in.

I apologize, thank you for correcting me.

Thank you also for the reply.

[Tolwyn]

Divx is only what, $19?
Then there's no adware or anything.

[Skith]

description of DivX packages:

http://www.divx.com/divx/

I believe that once you purchase a "liscense" the adware is removed/disables for the pay versions. At least, that is how it was last time I checked (several months ago).

Edit: Mpeg4 is a specification, just like MP(eg)3. DivX and Xvid, are both MPEG4 based.

[Cunhambebe]

Thanks to all who took time to respond!

bugster wrote: 1) If you have a question, please start your own topic. Even if another poster question looks similiar, it is not your topic to ask questions in.

-Yeahhh, thanks! He was hijacking my post! lolll - just kidding.

I guess I forgot to say that I knew all Dvix products used the Dvix codec (besides the codec itself of course, Dr. Dvix and Dvix Pro). It seems this codec is based on MPEG4 - some around here (where I live) would say Dvix is a hacked MPEG4 (don't know if they're right). The thing is, I'm uploading my Lightwave CGIs (Computer Generated Images) on the web and I'd like to encode them with the most popular codec.

Tolwyn wrote: Divx is only what, $19? Then there's no adware or anything.

-Thanks, but are you sure? I mean after downloading the demo and buying the license...will the license itself remove the spyware?

bugster Posted: How about wmv from MS.

-Thanks for letting me know that.

yoda313 Posted: Hello, Probably xvid would be the best bet. Though divx pro would give better flexibility without ads from what I understand.

- Thanks, really!

I guess I'll try Dvix Pro and Xvid.

[Tolwyn]

Not sure.
But I know that uninstalling the Demo and running Lavasoft's Adaware will most definately remove any offending GAIN stuff.

[Cunhambebe]

Thanks for your help. I'll try running Ad-aware despite the fact my one stopped downloading updates - and I still don't know why. Anyway, thanks for your help, fella!

[fritzi93]

Thanks for your help. I'll try running Ad-aware despite the fact my one stopped downloading updates - and I still don't know why. Anyway, thanks for your help, fella!

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