Many of you have been asking:

• Why can't I capture AVI files, larger than 2GB? I have tons of disk space!
• How do I set the video format/compression programmatically?
• Can I automatically select the video compressor?
• Why can't I change the format of the audio track?
• How do I capture with such-and-such CODEC?
• How can I convert my AVI files?

Well, all these questions relate to limitations of the Video-for-Windows system. We've been frustrated with these limitations too. That's why we, at ActiVideo, Inc. decided to enhance our line of products to offer a solution to all these problems. The result is the AVIEncoder - a combination of OCX control and ActiveX COM component for live and off-line AVI capture and compression with selectable compression parameters.

AVIEncoder provides means for controlled capture of OpenDML 1.02 compliant AVI files (thus breaking the 2GB barrier of Video-for-Windows based capture) with selectable audio format and video compression codec, as well as re-compression of existing AVI files into OpenDML 1.02 compliant AVI files with selectable compression parameters.

You should look at AVIEncoder (together with @ctiVideo) if you need to:

• Capture AVI files, larger than the 2GB limitation of Video-for-Windows;
• Enumerate all supported video compression formats on the system;
• Select the video capture compression CODEC and the audio capture format;
• Adjust the video codec parameters (quality, maximum citrate, keyframerate, etc.);
• Convert existing AVI files, changing the video compression and/or audio format;
• Convert existing AVI files into OpenDML AVI files, breaking the 2GB AVI size barrier;