The open source XviD video codec is currently available for
download. The beta 1 version with the codname "Aloha" offers a
new API, a special mode for animations as well as DivX support.
- New API.
- New Motion Estimation system with SAD based algorithms,
or Rate Distortion optimized algorithms.
- Dynamic frame type decision based on a fast motion estimation
pass
- Support for bvops and svops (up to 3 warp points).
- QuarterPel precision.
- Trellis optimization for h263 and MPEG quantization
schemes.
- Special mode for cartoons/anime like futuruma/the simpsons or
any animation with flat color areas.
- Mod 2 resolution support.
- Two pass algorithm
More information available in
here. You can download the source come in the
XViD
website.