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AVC Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg High Performing, Reliable Encoding with Simple Integration

For more than 25 years MainConcept has been recognized as the EASY TO INTEGRATE premier line of professional video codecs. MainConcept FFmpeg • Simple plugin approach to bring Plugins make improving video quality and performance fast and easy MainConcept encoders into your new or for any level of user. Video developers can benefit from advancements existing FFmpeg environment not available with open source encoders, including 2x greater efficiency, while using the familiar FFmpeg interface. BETTER PERFORMANCE THAN OPEN SOURCE The MainConcept AVC Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg is proven to encode • MainConcept is proven to outperform faster than open source and comes packed with features ideally suited open source codecs, with familiar for VOD and live OTT production workflows. That’s why MainConcept FFmpeg libraries and toolsets AVC remains the top choice of professionals. ADVANCED FEATURES

• Gain access to Hybrid GPU acceleration, ready-to-use presets, and more

LIVE / FILE INPUT LIVE / FILE OUTPUT KEY FEATURES

• Proven up to 2X faster encoding than with (1) • Hardware-accelerated AVC encoding powered by Quick Sync Video(2) • Ready-to-use presets for DASH-264 and Apple HLS-AVC OMX INTERFACE • Optimized for low bitrate encoding

MainConcept FFmpeg Plugins with superior quality and speed

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(1) According to recent encoder test data comparing MainConcept AVC against x264 for a specific use case (2) Requires additional license

OPERATING SYSTEM

• Microsoft® Windows® 8, Windows 10 (64-bit, )

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, CentOS 7.4 glibc 2.17 (64-bit, x86)

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Simple plug-in approach for fast integration with FFmpeg • Pass encoding parameters via the FFmpeg command- line or use ready-to-use MainConcept config files with all • Optimized for low bitrate encoding with superior quality available codec settings and speed • 3rd party patent royalties are covered by MainConcept • Ready-to-use presets for OTT content creation, MPEG- for the AVC Encoder Plugin for FFmpeg DASH & Apple HLS • Hardware accelerated encoding powered by Intel Quick Sync Video

MainConcept AVC/H.264 also comes in a full-featured SDK. Click here to read the MainConcept AVC/H.264 SDK datasheet.

MainConcept FFmpeg Plugins are free to try and easy to integrate. It’s never been so easy to upgrade your workflow.

MAINCONCEPT GMBH CONTACT: MORE INFORMATION Elisabethstr. 1 [email protected] www.mainconcept.com/ffmpeg 52062 Aachen, Germany [email protected]

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