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- DivX Pro(tm) Software
- =====================
- Version: 5.0.5 Pro
- README file updated on: 2003-04-24
-
- (c) Copyright DivXNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- DivX and DivX Pro are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc.
-
-
- Table of Contents
- -----------------
-
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Installation instructions
- 3. DivX encoding and decoding
- 4. Known issues
- 5. What's new in the DivX codec
-
-
- Introduction
- ------------
-
- The DivX Pro(tm) 5.0.5 software is the version of DivX(tm) video technology
- designed specifically for professional users. It includes all the features
- of DivX 5.0.5, plus extra advanced encoding technology and integrated encoding
- tools that appeal specifically to the most advanced users. DivX Pro is more
- than just a codec; it is an integrated suite of video tools.
-
- The DivX Pro 5.0.5 release now includes the first version of the EKG. The EKG
- enables an advanced video compressionist to reallocate data to specific scenes
- within a video clip. The EKG is just one of the new apps and features weÆve created
- due to community demand. The full list of changes and fixes can be found in
- the ôWhatÆs Newö section.
-
-
- Installation instructions
- -------------------------
-
- To install the DivX codec, you should follow the following simple steps:
-
- 1. Copy the installer program (DivXPro505Bundle.exe) to a location on
- your hard drive (e.g., C:\temp).
- 2. Run the installer program by double-clicking on the
- DivXPro505Bundle.exe icon.
- 3. Follow the instructions of the installer program to install the
- DivX Pro software.
- 4. Done! The software should be installed in your Systems directory.
-
- **What files are installed?**: The DivX Pro software installer will install
- the following files on your system:
-
- * divx.dll (DivX Pro Software)
- * divxdec.ax (DivX Decoder Filter)
- * README.txt (This README file.)
- * License.txt (License agreement for the CODEC.)
- * DivX Help Guide (Internet Shortcut to DivX.com help site)
- * EKG.exe (New! Electrokompressiongraph)
- * config.exe (DirectShow Decoder Configuration Utility)
-
-
- **Uninstalling DivX Pro Software**: To remove the DivX Pro software from
- your system, you should use the "Add/Remove Programs" control panel in
- Windows. To this by selecting "Start -> Settings -> Control Panel ->
- Add/Remove Programs" from the Windows Start menu. In the listbox that is
- presented to you, choose "DivX Pro 5.0 Bundle" and click "remove."
-
-
- What's new in this version
- --------------------------
-
- WhatÆs Fixed:
-
- * Encoding I-Frame only with certain applications(AVIUtil, DVD2AVI,
- and some video capture applications).
-
-
-
- What's new in version 5.0.4
- ---------------------------
- DivX Codec 5.0.4:
-
- WhatÆs Fixed:
-
- * K6-2 CPU related crash resolved.
- * Not able to change Bitrate Modulation through CLI field.
- * Cosmetic bug when cropping more than 1000 pixels.
- * Cosmetic bug when resize settings are invalid.
- * During 1pass quality-based, Quantizer can now be set to 1 with CLI
- * Multiple error windows no longer open upon entering wrong bitrate modulation option.
- * 'Max Keyframe Interval' no longer accepts negative values
- * Multiple error windows no longer open upon entering wrong CLI option.
- * In the Quick Config CLI field, 'Enable Resize' was taking invalid options
- * Remove -b in the Quick Config CLI field, 'Use Bidirectional Encoding' option was not
- getting deselected.
- * Fixed CLI inconsistencies when ôRestore codecÆs defaultö is pressed.
- * Max bitrate and encoding bit rate(average) was displayed same.
- * Fixed hitting tab in the CLI field to enable 'Use Bidirectional Encoding'
- * Fixed 'Pre Processing Source' Cosmetic bug
- * Fixed: remove -w in the Quick Config CLI field, 'Update Log file' option is not getting
- deselected.
- * Fixed: When 'Psychovisual Enhancements' value is set to 4, in the Quick Config CLI field,
- mismatch in slider and label options.
- * Various cosmetic fixes in the Encoder GUI
- * ôDo not prompt Errorö unchecked as default fixed.
- * Light Psychovisual enabled itself automatically when exiting the CLI field.
- * Max bitrate reset itself to x10 the average when going in the ôprofileö tab
- * MPEG4 ôtype Indicatorö correctly set according to selected encoding parameters
- * No more green first frame at very high bitrates.
- * Crashes with K6-2 should be fixed now
- * Decoder updates the display to the appropriate frame when seeking
- * Decoder remembers the postprocessing settings
- * Fixed some memory leaks related to Psychovisual and nth Pass mode
- * Nth pass RC is tweaked to minimize the usage of high quantizer
- * Nth pass doesnÆt create an empty frames at the beginning of the clip
- * Brightness/Saturation sliders now working correctly.
- * Certain dark sequences would produce a long period of frames using a Quantizer of 31.
- * Psychovisual Enhancement field sometimes displayed "Custom" instead of Light when
- unselected
- * "Do not prompt with errors and warnings" would select itself when random characters were
- entered in the CLI after the "-key" option
- * when "-d 3" option was entered in the CLI field, "Source interlace" became blank.
- * Max bitrate would not update at times.
- * DirectShow decoder postprocessing slider became disabled with ATI radeon 9700 Graphics card
- * DirectShow decoder would "fast forward" when seeking backwards. This could cause synch
- issues when re-encoding DivX Files using the DivX Decoder Filter.
-
- WhatÆs Changed:
-
- * The new RC doesnÆt use Q=1 frames anymore
- * No stuffing used, bitrate can be too low in some extreme cases.
- * Strategy planning for rate control is much faster now
- * Better tracking of the planned RC strategy creating more consistent quality.
-
- What's New:
-
- * EKG!
-