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Sorenson Squeeze Video Compression Software

By Gretchen Siegchrist, About.com

Overview for Sorenson Squeeze 5:

Sorenson Squeeze 5 comes in several versions: Squeeze 5, Squeeze 5 Pro, Squeeze 5 for Flash and Squeeze 5 for Flash Pro. The video encoding is easy: just import your file, apply presets and Squeeze it. Squeeze offers powerful encoding filters and presets along with the control to fine-tune your video and audio settings. Squeeze 5 also allows you to publish to 360, FTP and local networks, use watch folders and even burn a DVD. And of course you get great quality from HD to the smallest web video.

Input Formats Supported by Sorenson Squeeze 5:
  • AAC
  • AC3
  • AIF/AIFF
  • ASF
  • AVI
  • DV
  • MOV
  • MP3
  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2
  • MPEG-4
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • WMV
Sorenson Squeeze 5 Output Formats:
  • aacPlus
  • AAC
  • AC3
  • AIFF
  • Sony PSP
  • 3GPP
  • DVD
  • FLV (Sorenson Spark, and On2 VP6***)
  • F4V
  • HD
  • MPEG-1
  • MPEG-2
  • MP3
  • MP4 (H.264)
  • MPV
  • SWF
Sorenson Squeeze 5 Additional Features:

1.Achieve the best audio and video quality and maximize the impact of your media:

  • One-Pass Variable Bit Rate (VBR) compression
  • Two-Pass Variable Bit Rate (VBR) compression
  • High Definition (HD) encoding options
  • Audio and video filters
  • Audio normalization
  • Contrast/brightness
  • Deinterlacing
  • Fade in/out
  • Telecine removal
  • Video noise reduction
  • White/black restore (with image smoothness slider)
Sorenson Squeeze 5 Additional Features:

2.Streamline your workflow and maximize your job throughput:

  • Faster encoding with simultaneous multi-file encoding
  • Native Macintosh Intel based processor support
  • Linked or embedded FLV option for SWF
  • Metadata encoding/passthrough
  • Source pixel aspect ratio control
  • Integration
  • Batch processing at job, source, and output levels
  • Integrated links for Flash (SWF) output
  • Constrain output file sizes
  • Adjustable cropping
  • Audio import
  • Duplicate source button
  • DV capture
  • In/out trim points
  • Multiple Watch Folders with multiple output options****
  • Standard NLE shortcut keys
Sorenson Squeeze 5 Additional Features:

3.Easy-to-use interface that still provides all of the controls professionals demand.

  • Save audio and video filter settings
  • Save a project
  • Customizable interface layout
  • Filter preview slider
  • Modeless filter dialog
  • Detachable and resizable preview window
  • Video zoom tool for pixel-perfect cropping
  • In/out preview markers
Sorenson Squeeze 5 Computer Requirements:

Windows

  • Pentium III-based PC or greater
  • Windows XP or Vista (with latest patches and updates)
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 90 MB available hard disk space
  • QuickTime 7.2 or later
  • DirectX 9.0b or later

Macintosh

  • Power PC with G5 processor or greater or Intel processor
  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • 90 MB available hard disk space
  • QuickTime 7.2 or later
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