VC-1 Encoder SDK

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So finally here it is, and it is free.

Some highlights:

• Supports VC-1 Codec
• Natively supports dividing of VC-1 stream from ASF container, enabling push of VC-1 into MPEG-2 TS for example.

I think that this is more than enough for step up, especially for very affordable price - Free!