A Squeeze 5 patch (5.0.3) has been released that now allows Sorenson Squeeze 5 to natively encode to a Windows Media Format (WMV) on a Mac without the need for a third party application. Squeeze 5 is able to encode using the VC-1 codec and the advantage is better color quality and smaller file size. Note: Squeeze 5.0.3 will continue to support Flip4Mac 2.2.0.

Labels: Flip4Mac, Sorenson, Squeeze

Nevada City, Calif., August 12, 2008 - Telestream today announced comprehensive encode and decode support for Flash 7, 8 and 9 video formats as a standard feature in its flagship FlipFactory® transcoding workflow automation applications and powerful Episode® batch encoding applications. Telestream is one of the first companies in the industry to include On2 VP6® Flash decoding and encoding as a standard feature in its products.

"We are pleased to be partnering with Telestream to put our superior-quality VP6 technology in the hands of all new Telestream Episode and FlipFactory customers," said Eero Kaikkonen, Chief Marketing Officer of On2 Technologies. "Delivering very high quality over lower data rates, On2 VP6 based Flash Video is much less compute intensive to encode and playback than H.264, and is not subject to burdensome content royalties, enabling Telestream's customers to cost effectively serve more compelling video."

"Telestream has lead the industry by providing media professionals with the broadest format support available and enabling them to automate their workflows in more ways," announced Barbara DeHart, VP of Marketing at Telestream. "We extend that support by adding On2's VP6 codec for Flash as a standard feature in our transcoding products. Industry experts have recognized the quality of our Flash 8 encoding, and Telestream is pleased to be able to offer that quality at an even greater value to our customers."

In the 2008 Encoder Shootout published in the Feb 2008 issue of Streaming Media magazine, author Jan Ozer reported, "In terms of encoding quality, [Telestream's Episode] Flash 8 results were the best, with files that were visually identical to On2's Flix Pro, the gold standard."

Belgium's IT.Enquirer reviewer Erik Vlietinck states that "the quality of your Flash videos will dramatically improve" with Telestream's Flash 8 encoding.

Telestream Episode desktop products with Flash now start at $495. The company's Episode and FlipFactory server-based trancoding products with Flash now start at $2,950. Episode desktop products are available at www.flip4mac.com. FlipFactory and Episode server products are available from Telestream's worldwide network of direct sales and resale channels. More information is available at www.telestream.net.

Labels: Episode, Flash, Flip4Mac, Telestream

The new beta of Telestream Flip4Mac WMV 2.2.1.7 is a set of QuickTime components that make it possible to play, import, and export Windows Media video and audio files using QuickTime-based applications on Mac OS X.

• Improved WMV playback in Safari
• Improved Safari and Camino compatibility
• Fixed security issues reported by Drew Yao of Apple Product Security
• Improved output results when using DV .mov source in Studio and Silverlight
• Fixed Flip4Mac Studio "Parameter out of range" issue
• Fixed transition rendering issue when using Flip4Mac 2.2 with Final Cut Express

Labels: Beta Test, Flip4Mac

Switch from AutoDesk Cleaner to the faster, more powerful Episode Series desktop encoders Purchase before August 31st and save! (requires Cleaner proof of purchase (Mac or PC)) Through August 31, Cleaner owners can receive a $100 discount off Episode and a $300 discount off Episode Pro.

Why switch to Episode Series?

• Direct integration with Apple's Compressor
• Dashboard Widgets providing a simple way to submit encoding jobs
• Universal support for Intel and PowerPC Macs
• Ultra-fast encoding: 8 times faster than Cleaner
• Support for more SD & HD formats, including Flash 8 ($100 option)
• Easy-to-use interface
• Extensive hands-on control
• Scalable to high-volume, server-based solution with Episode Engine
• Frequent updates to the features and formats you need

This is how it works. Users will receive a $100 discount off Episode and a $300 discount off Episode Pro. You'll need to send us proof of Cleaner purchase (Mac or PC) and then we will send you a coupon.

• Flip4Mac by Telestream Episode (Download)
• Flip4Mac by Telestream Episode (Boxed)
• Flip4Mac by Telestream Episode Pro (Download)
• Flip4Mac by Telestream Episode Pro (Boxed)

Labels: Cleaner, Compressor, Episode, Flip4Mac