On2 Adds Support for JavaFX Video to Flix

Following the launch of Sun's JavaFX 1.0 platform, which introduces On2 Video as the cross platform video codec for JavaFX applications. On2 Technologies, Inc., a leader in video compression solutions, announced that support for JavaFX video has been integrated into its On2 Flix line of encoder products. On2 Flix currently is the only video encoding solution capable of outputting JavaFX video.

Renowned for performance and compatibility, On2 Flix video encoders range from desktop applications for consumers and professionals to server side encoding platforms for enterprise. Accepting the broadest range of video formats, in addition to JavaFX video, On2 Flix encoders also support VP6-E and VP6-S video for Adobe Flash Player 8 and 9, 3GPP-compliant mobile video, and H.264 video for Apple iPhone iPod and offer the most complete solution for creating and publishing web video.

The JavaFX 1.0 is the expressive platform for building rich internet applications (RIA) with immersive media and content, across all the screens of your life. It includes a runtime and a suite of tools that web scripters, technical designers and developers can use to quickly build and deliver the next generation of rich interactive applications for desktop, mobile devices, TV, and other platforms. For more information on the JavaFX family of products visit http://www.javafx.com

"The launch of JavaFX 1.0 is a significant milestone in our multi-year agreement with Sun" says Matt Frost, Chief Operating Officer and Interim CEO of On2 Technologies "On2 now brings video capability to the Java platform, the global standard that powers billions of devices from TVs to mobile phones, and our Flix encoding tools provide the Java community with the tools needed for creating and publishing high quality JavaFX video."

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.

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.