New Encoding Application for Flash

http://www.flashnewz.com/flashnewz-5-20060817NewEncodingApplicationReleasedForFlash.html

With the new encoding application available for licensing from On2flix Live 8, companies are able to change the way video is viewed on the web. Combined with On2VP6 there is now the ability to produce live streaming flash video at broadcast quality a major milestone in the way video is viewed on the web. The new application also recognizes user's connection speed and optimizes the video to the user's connection. Unfortunately all this functionality comes with a hefty price tag of $999 per year for commercial use. The company did state however that they will offer discounts to qualified businesses.

While this article doesn't relate to something I will be using anytime soon it still was an interesting article. With the popularity of You Tube and other flash based video sites I think we have only begun to scratch the surface of what is possible with flash video. I also feel that this program is yet another step in the right direction to unlocking the power of flash and its video capability.