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- DivX Pro(tm) Software
- =====================
- Version: 5.1
- README file updated on: 2003-08-14
-
- (c) Copyright DivXNetworks, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
- DivX and DivX Pro are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc.
-
-
- Table of Contents
- -----------------
-
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Installation instructions
- 3. DivX encoding and decoding
- 4. Known issues
- 5. What's new in the DivX codec
-
-
- Introduction
- ------------
-
- The DivX Pro(tm) 5.1 software is the version of DivX(R) video technology
- designed specifically for professional users. It includes all the features
- of DivX 5.1, plus extra advanced encoding technology and integrated encoding
- tools that appeal specifically to the most advanced users. DivX Pro is more
- than just a codec; it is an integrated suite of video tools.
-
- The DivX Pro 5.1 release also includes the Electrokompressiongraph(tm)
- application. The EKG(tm) application enables an advanced video compressionist
- to reallocate data to specific scenes within a video clip.
-
-
- Installation instructions
- -------------------------
-
- To install the DivX codec, you should follow the following simple steps:
-
- 1. Copy the installer program (DivXPro51Bundle.exe) to a location on
- your hard drive (e.g., C:\temp).
- 2. Run the installer program by double-clicking on the
- DivXPro51Bundle.exe icon.
- 3. Follow the instructions of the installer program to install the
- DivX Pro software.
- 4. Done! The software should be installed in your Systems directory.
-
- **What files are installed?**: The DivX Pro software installer will install
- the following files on your system:
-
- * divx.dll (DivX Pro Software)
- * divxdec.ax (DivX Decoder Filter)
- * README.txt (This README file.)
- * License.txt (License agreement for the CODEC.)
- * DivX Help Guide (Internet Shortcut to DivX.com help site)
- * EKG.exe (Electrokompressiongraph(tm) application)
- * config.exe (DirectShow Decoder Configuration Utility)
-
-
- **Uninstalling DivX Pro Software**: To remove the DivX Pro software from
- your system, you should use the "Add/Remove Programs" control panel in
- Windows. To this by selecting "Start -> Settings -> Control Panel ->
- Add/Remove Programs" from the Windows Start menu. In the listbox that is
- presented to you, choose "DivX Pro 5.1 Bundle" and click "remove."
-
-
- What's new in this version
- --------------------------
-
- This version of DivX Pro adds huge speed improvement and automatic adaptive
- post-processing on the decoder side as well as new high-quality motion
- estimation, rate distortion, Psychovisual mode, feedback mode and a redesigned
- GUI on the encoder side.
-
- A full list of changes in this version can be found at:
- <http://www.divx.com/divx/divxpro/versions.php>.
-
-
- Known issues
- ------------
-
- The list of known issues in this version of DivX Pro is available at:
-
- <http://www.divx.com/divx/divxpro/knownissues.php>
-
- Please be sure to review the list of known issues before submitting a
- bug. But if you do find a problem that isn't included on the known
- issues list, please let us know by visiting the Help Desk section
- of our support web site: <http://www.divx.com/support>.
-
-
- Technical support
- -----------------
-
- For technical support questions, please go to
- <http://www.divx.com/support/>.
-
-