VC-1 Encoder SDK

So here it is, one again.
Remember, it is the first and only version that gives you VC-1 without ASF.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/mediaandentertainment/ibc2007/vc-1encodersdk.mspx

WMA / ASF De Mux DirectShow filter

If you understand the title, than you will appreciate this link with other great DirectShow filters.
http://www.gdcl.co.uk/downloads.htm

Even better, you can download source code based on WMF SDK, tailored into DirectShow Async Source Filter, supporting all base interfaces such as Seeking etc.

Looking for a cool .NET DirectShow Samples?

Don't look further, here it is :)
http://directshownet.sourceforge.net/about.html

Expression Encoder 1.0 is out!

Expression Encoder (formerly Expression Media Encoder) is a new compression tool targeting Silverlight, (although its WMV files will play in all the standard players). Beyond being a great WMV encoder, its real killer feature is easy generation of a Silverlight player experience around the media asset, including subtitles/captioning, thumbnail-based visual navigation, etcetera. It's a deep product, and I'm going to be doing a much more in-depth analysis of it here soon.

One important thing to note about Expression Encoder is that it can be used to build the Silverlight player experience around an already encoded WMV file, so it can be used in conjunction with other compression tools.

Expression Encoder is based on the Windows Media Format SDK 11, so all the registry key tweaks I've been discussing on this blog work perfectly with it.

(repost from http://on10.net/Blogs/benwagg/silverlight-expression-encoder-10-released/ )

Silverlight in Action

Beautiful example of Silverlight power in action. Must see.

Rocket Science and Digital Imaging

Sometimes digital media can be a rocket science.

Learn from the Best - Ben Waggoner

Yep, there are gurus out there.

In this good article learn about VC-1. H.264 compression in real life and look at some samples of end results.

http://on10.net/Blogs/benwagg/hands-on-with-the-temporary-insanity-trailer/

Definitely a guru.