Flix Publisher Provides Simple Encoding Via a Web Browser

On2 Technologies provides a video compression tool called Flix Publisher for simple browser-based encoding via a web browser. Flix Publisher a is a fully customizable SDK for creating browser-based encoding and publishing solutions that allow users to encode live or file-based VP6-E and VP6-S FLV video directly on a web pages.

Using a transparent plug-in install through the browser, video is encoded on the user's desktop and uploaded to a site directly with simple drag and drop, or 'plug and stream' operation on the user's browser. The user doesn't need a large encoding infrastructure, and the user does not need to install an application or know anything about video encoding to publish to your website.

Flix Publisher contains powerful software APIs for customized web site integration; control video resolution, data rate, 1-pass/2-pass VP6 encoding, framerate, and more, and is used by leading user-generated content and "lifecasting" sites. Enterprises and media companies also use Flix Publisher for internal communications and video production work-flows.

Also, Flix Publisher has been integrated with Akamai's authentication system to allow users to set up a video website quickly and effortlessly.