5Compression Tools
Up to this point we’ve discussed various concepts associated with video compression. We’ve briefly covered the hardware and software that support a compressionist’s work, but we have not addressed the compression tools in depth. There are more video compression software applications on the market than ever before. Because no single product can be all things to all people, each tool has its own strengths and weaknesses that suit it to different situations. The tools available today run the gamut in terms of cost and complexity. On the lower end, there are free and easy-to-use tools meant for people who want to convert small amounts of content quickly without knowing much about how the technology works. At the other end of the ...
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