• Why can't I capture AVI files, larger than 2GB? I have tons of disk space!
• How do I set the video format/compression programmatically?
• Can I automatically select the video compressor?
• Why can't I change the format of the audio track?
• How do I capture with such-and-such CODEC?
• How can I convert my AVI files?

Well, all these questions relate to limitations of the Video-for-Windows system. We've been frustrated with these limitations too. That's why we, at ActiVideo, Inc. decided to enhance our line of products to offer a solution to all these problems. The result is the AVIEncoder - a combination of OCX control and ActiveX COM component for live and off-line AVI capture and compression with selectable compression parameters.

AVIEncoder provides means for controlled capture of OpenDML 1.02 compliant AVI files (thus breaking the 2GB barrier of Video-for-Windows based capture) with selectable audio format and video compression codec, as well as re-compression of existing AVI files into OpenDML 1.02 compliant AVI files with selectable compression parameters.

• Capture AVI files, larger than the 2GB limitation of Video-for-Windows;
• Enumerate all supported video compression formats on the system;
• Select the video capture compression CODEC and the audio capture format;
• Adjust the video codec parameters (quality, maximum citrate, keyframerate, etc.);
• Convert existing AVI files, changing the video compression and/or audio format;
• Convert existing AVI files into OpenDML AVI files, breaking the 2GB AVI size barrier;

Using these components you dramatically reduce the development cycle and the time-to-market of your multimedia application. You can re-use any of the sample code, available in our extensive samples library (click here to browse it) and virtually have your application running in several hours, as opposed to weeks or even months, if you decide to build the same functionality from scratch.

AVIEncoder is reliable and robust. In fact, we are so confident in the quality of our products, we urge you to test-drive them live on our website!!! Click here to check our products in action.

• Click here to browse the AVIEncoder 1.1 on-line documentation.
• Click here to download the windows help (chm) file.

• AVIEncoder Test GUI (VB6)

• Click here to browse the FAQ database.

1.1 September 12, 2001

• Fixed AVI header issue;
• New distribution package and docs;
• The evaluation version includes limitations of the time of the encoded clip (10 seconds).

1.0 June 17, 2001

• Original release - internal use only

Beta2 April 26, 2001

• Release candidate version - internal use only