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* [[Speex]]: Speech codec
* [[Speex]]: Speech codec
* [[Writ]]: Text phrase codec (e.g. subtitles)
* [[Writ]]: Text phrase codec (e.g. subtitles)
* [[Metadata]]: Arbitrary metadata stream format (vapourware so far)


=== Software for distributing media ===
=== Software for distributing media ===

Revision as of 11:32, 21 September 2004

XiphWiki News

After a long time, back again. WhatHappened

Projects/Formats

In an effort to bring open-source ideals to the world of multimedia The Xiph.org Foundation (XiphOrg) develops a multitude of amazing products.

Container Formats

  • Ogg: Media container

Codecs

  • Vorbis: Audio codec
  • Theora: Video codec
  • FLAC: Free Lossless Audio Codec
  • Speex: Speech codec
  • Writ: Text phrase codec (e.g. subtitles)
  • Metadata: Arbitrary metadata stream format (vapourware so far)

Software for distributing media

  • Icecast: Streaming server
  • Ices: Source client for Icecast servers
  • IceShare: P2P content distribution

Demonstrations

Project management

Wiki internal

  • Sandbox: Testbed for testing editing skills.