HD Video Decoder
A useable application scenario may be:
- Playback of compressed video files (Decoding)
- Compress Video File to HD formats (Encoding)
- Realtime (live) encoding and decoding
Licensing model
To use the module and distribute applications you need to obtain the following
With the Developer License, you will get a documented module including shared library objects (DLLs), interface specifications, header files and source code samples to develop video coding applications.
For redistributing video coding modules with your application, a per-item additional royalty license is needed. You may also get flat fees for high sales volumes. Please contact us for further information.
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HD Video Decoder
nanocosmos HD Decoder is a high performance video codec package available for Windows. It may be licensed by Professionals, Developers and OEM customers.
HD Video Decoder contains following components:
- AVC/H.264 Video Decoder
- DVCPRO HD Video Decoder
- XDCAM HD Video Decoder
- MPEG-2 HD Video Decoder
- MPEG Audio Decoder
- AAC Audio Decoder
- PCM Audio Decoder
- Demultiplexer/Splitter for MP4, MOV and 3GP
Major Features
- ISO 14496 Part 10 (MPEG-AVC) / ITU H.264 compliance for many profiles and levels, including Baseline, Main and High
- Highly optimized software coding with support for latest CPU generations
- Real-Time decoding and Multi-Core support
- Wide range of applications: Professional HDTV, Multi-Channel Playback, and more
Architecture / Platform
- Windows: DirectShow and Quicktime
- DirectShow based codec architecture based on most recent Microsoft DirectX technology.
Availability
- DirectShow Codec for Windows
- Quicktime Codec for Windows platforms
All codecs support the latest CPU technology by Intel and AMD (SSE2/SSE3/SSE4 and DualCore/CoreDuo, AMD Athlon64).
HD Video Encoder
nanocosmos HD Encoder is a high performance video codec package available for Windows. It may be licensed by Professionals, Developers and OEM customers.
HD Video Encoder contains following components:
- AVC/H.264 Video Encoder
- MPEG-2 HD Video Encoder
- MPEG Audio Encoder
- AAC Audio Encoder
- Multiplexer/Writer for MP4, MOV and 3GP
Realtime Encoding from Capture cards is supported, up to Full HD (HDMI and SDI)
Special support for HDMI encoding is included (HDYC color format). Verified with Blackmagic Decklink hardware.
Ask for special configurations like Streaming, VCM, Stereo Video Capture, Custom Development and integration services.


