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3ivx Preview 3 release, includes OS X version

updated 04:35 pm EDT, Tue April 17, 2001

 
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Happy Machines has released the third preview of its 3ivx codec, a natural video compression system that is compliant with MPEG-4v3 and compresses videos to one thirteenth the size of a DVD or MPEG-2 movie. The new release includes several enhancements resulting in "improved video playback while maintaining small file sizes and low bit-rates" and the first version of the decoder for Mac OS X.


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    What can this do for me?

    What does this 3ixv codec mean to me?

    Basically I care about being able to play files that I come across on the web.

    The only files that I occasionally have trouble with are AVI files that have been compressed with DIVX. For those I have to use the DIVX Player application (which uses WMP 6.3)

    Will this 3ivx codec allow me to ditch the DIVX Player?

    If not then who cares about it? The (PC) masses seem to have chosen DIVX as an unofficial standard.

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    Various standards

    Unfortunately, there seem to be numerous "standards" for the DivX format: 3ivx, DivX:-), and OpenDivx... none of which seem to be compatible with one another. Most of the DivX files out there (which conveniently have the file extension .avi, even though that's already taken by the Microsoft AVI format) seem to use the DivX:-) codec. I haven't yet tried this new version of 3ivx, but last time I used it, it wouldn't read DivX:-) files.

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    Re: What can this do for.

    Read what's written there: "compresses videos to one thirteenth the size of a DVD". Is it completely useless for people only interested in watching p*** movies on the net? Yes, it is (nowadays).

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    progress

    divx;) was an hack of MS's Windows Media Player, which funnily enough they didn't look on kindly. Since then several projects (3ivx, project mayo, opencodex) have raced to provide a MPEG4 format that doesn't just replace, but smashes divx;), and gee, I'm afraid the market for full qualityvideo on the net is still immature, so don't expect miracles or a sudden universal MPEG4 standard.

    In one year, if you want DVD quality over broadband, but can't be bothered with downloading avi/qt/mpg1 monster files, you'll be using an MPEG4 format, maybe 3ivx. The market will decide which they want to use.

    This is the road to progress people, it's not primetime yet, but try it and make your own mind up.

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    Just Give Me...

    a damn DivX ;) player for the Mac that WORKS! I've NEVER seen a 3ivx or an OpenDivx file. Get with the program.

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    Who's obsessed?

    Someone seems to be obsessed with p*** movies from the net. I've never seen a DivX movie that was p*** anywhere. I've seen a couple really atrouciously ripped movies on DivX and a few pretty well done ones. However, they were all mainstream flix. Nothing I would have watched otherwise, however.

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    argh..

    We will _NEVER_ get a good divx player on the Mac. Not unless Microsoft for some reason includes divx support in a new super duper version of Windows Media Player.

    Divx is dead! It has no future, because almost all of the companies hate it (ex. Microsoft).

    Why are there no 3ivx movies on the net? Because its just been released... Actually, check hotline... and you'll be suprised to see a few 3ivx servers already.

    3ivx is soo much better then divx already. It runs on multiple systems, rely's on either WMP or QT for windows, QT for mac, or some other media players on different OS's such as BeOS. The main programer is also incredibly enthusiastic about the future of 3ivx and I think we should be very excited. Altivec support and MP support are sure to come..

    I also forgot to add that we will (or already?) have the option of converting the divx to 3ivx...

    And no, this is more then just great compression for p*** movies. (although i'm sure it works great for that).

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    cost

    didyou see the 800 buck price tag for the pro version? and its listed on the 'player' page

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    Divx = Bad 3ivx = good

    DivX is a hack of a microsoft codec. Microsoft owns the source code so DivX will never get any better. Its already a hack and has its problems. 3ivx is better because it has been carefully engineered and (in its developmental state) is already just as good as DivX. Its improving very rapidly due to extremely dedicated coders. It will keep improving also. DivX wil not.

    DivX code is not optimized for the macintosh. It uses Windows Media Player (which is one of the worst programs written). This is why its bad, and why it wont be better until G4 processors reach MUCH higher speeds.

    On the other hand, you can enjoy 3ivx now on your Mac, and it plays insanely great. (especially for OS X)


    If you dont believe me go here : http://homeslice.slashnul.com/sample.mov

    (its down 1/2 of the day )

    sorry

    3ivx is also supported on 12 platforms.

    3ivx was created by macaolics.

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    3ivx pro

    didyou see the 800 buck price tag for the pro version? and its listed on the 'player' page

    3ivx pro is not intended for consumer use. this price is very cheap compared to liscensing similarly targeted technologies.

    (check out how much Real charges for the pro version of their terrible format)

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