Flash Video is rapidly changing the landscape of video on the web. Developers
will need a new set of skills and knowledge relating to video editing,
encoding, and delivery. This article introduces the video encoding process
using the Flash 8 Video Encoder, a simple yet powerful tool for Flash
developers.
In this article I will explain some of the basics of video encoding and give
a step-by-step tour of the new Flash 8 Video Encoder with the On2 VP6 codec.
The On2 VP6 codec enables Flash Video encoding at lower bit rates and larger
frame sizes. At the end of this article, you will find a wide range of
recommended settings for VP6 encoding. These settings provide a reference
point for you as you create your own custom projects.
A Short History of Video on the Web
In 1998 web video was all about Real Media, which provided the best codecs
combined with the best server. ... (more)