CodecSys Personal Software update

Version 1.3.0.0 (Dec. 4, 2009)

Improved picture quality.

  • Added support for Open GOP.
  • Improved rate control method.

New Features

  • Added support for custom matrix setting. (Advanced setting)
    A different matrix can be applied per frame.
    FLAT16 and JVT will be selectable as preset.
  • Revised the encode setting dialog.
  • Optimized speed of color matrix conversion.
  • Changed the communication module from .NET to native code.

Other

  • And more small resolves.

Version 1.2.0.0 (Aug. 25, 2009)

Encoder Core Improvements

  • Implemented a per-macroblock rate control, enabling more bits to be assigned to sufficient places.
  • Improved rate control accuracy.

New Features

  • Added resizing feature
    You can now resize the input video to lower resolutions.
  • Added MP4 Support*1
    You can now select to encode to MP4 format, which is compatible with Apple iPod*2, PSP, Flash Player 9, QuickTime, and other media players.
  • Added color space specification
    You can now select the following color spaces:
    • - ITU-R Rec. BT601 (mainly for SD resolution)
    • - ITU-R Rec. BT709 (mainly for HD resolution)
  • Added Baseline profile support.
  • Added automatic QP setting for the initial frame.
  • Added 432x240p, 352x240p, 320x240p support.
  • Added a "Recommended Settings" button for automatic encode parameter setting.
  • Added Display Aspect Ratio(DAR) setting. Pixel Aspect Ratio(PAR) is now decided automatically depending on the resolution and Display Aspect Ratio.
  • Added explicit VBR/CBR setting.
  • Added frame-based step forward / step back previewing using the mouse wheel.
  • Added encode start time code / encode end time code setting via keyboard.
  • Improved output stream compatibility with authoring softwares.
  • MPEG-2 AAC and MPEG-4 AAC can now be selected as audio codecs.
  • Added TNS(Temporal Noise Shaping) when AAC is selected.

Resolved issue

  • Resolved a field order issue when bottom field first is selected.
  • Resolved a luma/chroma mismatch issue when encoding an interlaced AVI with RGB format included.
  • Addressed an encode issue that occurs while encoding MPEG-2 files dependent on Direct Show filter environments.

*1The audio format that can be included is only ACC. Please set the file size to not to exceed 4GB, an incorrect stream will be generated when it exceeds 4GB.
*2Choose Baseline Profile for iPod.