PRESS RELEASE
February 12, 2002
Release Awaits Changes to MPEG-4 License
- Apple-developed video codec for encoding and decoding MPEG-4 video content;
- support for Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), the next generation audio format;
- support for CELP, the MPEG-4 speech codec for reproduction of natural speech;
- adherence to the Internet Streaming Media Alliance (ISMA) 1.0 specification;
- MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 playback, ideal for content creators who wish to preview and share work throughout the production process;
- Flash 5 support;
- DVC Pro (PAL) support;
- updated user interface with a new, easy-to-use “Favorites” interface and easier access to QuickTime content; and
- skip protection enhancements.
- full MPEG-4 support, allowing MPEG-4 content to be streamed live or on demand;
- ability to serve MP3 files or playlists to standard MP3 players, such as iTunes™, QuickTime player or WinAmp;
- enhancements to the web-based administration tool; and
- quality of service and skip protection enhancements.