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DivX Author is recommended for editing video files into DivX format; Resizing, converting, editing as well as being able to create the new Advanced and Ultra features of DivX movies (Multiple: Movies, Subtitles, Audio Tracks, Chapters & Chapter Points). It is the next step in the evolution of the original DivX Converter (Dr. DivX).

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Pros & Cons

Pros:
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Output file Target size
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Direct access to codec through GUI
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Very easy to use (user friendly)
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Uses standard subtitle formats
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Previews during encoding to check quality of output
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Cons:
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Editing is key frame not frame by frame
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Menu builder is bulky and not real flexable
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Only can encode in stereo. 5.1 (6 channel) audio is always converted and surround sound ability is completely lost.
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More information

 

Features:

  • Compiles DivX & AVI files through the Pro Codec to meet media size (or a custom size)
  • Enables Ultra Features for DivX Ultra DVD Players
  • Able to edit, transcode, encode: DIVX, AVI, MPG, MPEG, VOB1, MOV, QT, WMF, WMV, ASF
  • Audio Import: MP3, MP2, WMA, AC3, WAV
  • Still Picture Slideshows from: JPG/JPEG, BMP, PNG, PSD, WMF, EMF
  • Video Editing
  • Multi-Movie, Chapter Points, Menus, Multiple Audio Tracks & Subtitles

1 VOB Support requires an optional plugin, or software (Comes with the media bundle)

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    Key Features:

    Manufacturer DivX
    MSRP $19.99
    Product Line DivX
    Software Type Transcoder, Encoder, Compiler

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    2 contributors -  Charon9, ergwergjhe
    Created: 01/23/2008 - 8:46
    Modified: 03/09/2008 - 16:23