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From: HandyGeek on 16 Mar 2005 11:26
I've heard, in a public forum, a new FLV codec will be released soon. I have
seen no other information about it. Is there any info to be had? I'd like
some more details if they exist. All I know so far is that it will supposedly
rival Windows Media for quality and will support live alpha channels. That's
great news if it's true. I'd like to know more though.

I'm wondering:
1 - if there is a data rate sweet spot.
2 - if new metadata tags are being introduced. (God I hope so)
3 - if a new Comm server will be required or if it will just be updated to
support the new features.
4 - anything else important.

Jeff




From: David Stiller on 16 Mar 2005 13:49
Jeff,

> I've heard, in a public forum, a new FLV codec will be released soon.

I'm not sure what all you've heard or where, but the mention of alpha
channels makes me think you're talking about the next version of Flash (code
named 8Ball for the IDE and Maelstrom). See notes here:

http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/logged_in/wanbar_maelstrom.html


David
stiller (at) quip (dot) net
"Luck is the residue of good design."


From: HandyGeek on 16 Mar 2005 14:43
Ah, there you go. Thanks for the link. In that page, the new video codec is
mentioned at the top of the list.

"Video: We plan to include an exceptional, new video codec that's comparable
to some of the best codecs on the market today. This new codec allows you to
deliver exceptional video quality at reasonable broadband rates and at larger
sizes. We also plan to support a real-time transparent alpha channel that will
enable live composition of non-rectangular video, allowing for the layering of
video with text, graphics, and even other video. "

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