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DoesItReallyMatter: The codec id is theo

2019-04-09T08:26:58Z

The codec id is theo

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	{{codec video\|id=~~theora~~\|for=[[ogg]] and [[matroska]]}}		{{codec video\|id=theo\|for=[[ogg]] and [[matroska]]}}

	'''Theora''' is an open video codec based on [[On2]]'s [[VP3]] codec, [[open source]]d in 2001.		'''Theora''' is an open video codec based on [[On2]]'s [[VP3]] codec, [[open source]]d in 2001.

DoesItReallyMatter: Tweaks

2019-02-03T05:04:14Z

Tweaks

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	{{codec video\|id=theora\|for=[[ogg]] and [[matroska]]}}		{{codec video\|id=theora\|for=[[ogg]] and [[matroska]]}}

	'''Theora''' is an open video codec based on [[On2]]'s [[VP3]] codec, open ~~sourced~~ in 2001.		'''Theora''' is an open video codec based on [[On2]]'s [[VP3]] codec, [[open source]]d in 2001.

	It's being developed by the [~~http://www.xiph.org/~~ Xiph.org ~~foundation~~] of [[Ogg]] and [[Vorbis]] fame. If you want to be sure there are no legal issues with your software, Theora is a good choice, ~~altough~~ it's technically not as advanced as [[MPEG-4]] or [[WMV9]].		It's being developed by the [[Xiph.org Foundation]] of [[Ogg]] and [[Vorbis]] fame. If you want to be sure there are no legal issues with your software, Theora is a good choice, although it's technically not as advanced as [[MPEG-4]] or [[WMV9]].

	Version 1.0 of the codec has been released in 2008 ~~Novembver~~, in 2009 ~~Septemer~~ version 1.1 came out, improving the encoding quality while preserving full compatibility. The video format is frozen (has been since 2004, but there are buggy videos produced by old encoders around and not playing well ) so it's safe to produce Theora files for future use.		Version 1.0 of the codec has been released in 2008 November, in 2009 September version 1.1 came out, improving the encoding quality while preserving full compatibility. The video format is frozen (has been since 2004, but there are buggy videos produced by old encoders around and not playing well) so it's safe to produce Theora files for future use.

	Theora uses the [[Ogg]] container format and is usually combined with [[Vorbis]] audio.		Theora uses the [[Ogg]] container format and is usually combined with [[Vorbis]] audio.
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	Theora files can be streamed using the [[Icecast]] 2 streaming server, available for most recent Linux distributions.		Theora files can be streamed using the [[Icecast]] 2 streaming server, available for most recent Linux distributions.

	VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix ~~Player~~]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [~~http~~://www.theora.org/~~theorafaq.html~~ Theora FAQ] for more info.		VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [https://www.theora.org/faq/ Theora FAQ] for more info.



	== Links ==		== Links ==
	* [~~http~~://theora.org/ Offical website]		* [https://theora.org/ Offical website]
	* [~~http~~://icecast.org/ Icecast] streaming server		* [https://icecast.org/ Icecast] streaming server
	* [http://xiph.org/dshow Ogg Direct Show Filters] lets you play Theora files in many Microsoft Windows applications, including Windows Media Player.		* [http://xiph.org/dshow Ogg Direct Show Filters] lets you play Theora files in many Microsoft Windows applications, including Windows Media Player.

J-b at 11:06, 2 November 2010

2010-11-02T11:06:01Z

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	'''Theora''' is an open video codec based on [[On2]]'s [[VP3]] codec, open sourced in 2001.		'''Theora''' is an open video codec based on [[On2]]'s [[VP3]] codec, open sourced in 2001.

	It's being developed by the [http://www.xiph.org/ Xiph.org foundation] of [[Ogg]] and [[Vorbis]] fame. If you want to be sure there are no legal issues with your software, Theora is a good choice, altough it's technically not as advanced as [[MPEG-4]] or [[WMV9]] ~~{{citation needed}}~~.		It's being developed by the [http://www.xiph.org/ Xiph.org foundation] of [[Ogg]] and [[Vorbis]] fame. If you want to be sure there are no legal issues with your software, Theora is a good choice, altough it's technically not as advanced as [[MPEG-4]] or [[WMV9]].

	Version 1.0 of the codec has been released in 2008 Novembver, in 2009 Septemer version 1.1 came out, improving the encoding quality while preserving full compatibility. The video format is frozen (has been since 2004, but there are buggy videos produced by old encoders around and not playing well ) so it's safe to produce Theora files for future use.		Version 1.0 of the codec has been released in 2008 Novembver, in 2009 Septemer version 1.1 came out, improving the encoding quality while preserving full compatibility. The video format is frozen (has been since 2004, but there are buggy videos produced by old encoders around and not playing well ) so it's safe to produce Theora files for future use.

J-b: Discussions go to discussion page!

2010-01-30T19:48:27Z

Discussions go to discussion page!

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	VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix Player]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html Theora FAQ] for more info.		VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix Player]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html Theora FAQ] for more info.

	~~== VLC implementation details ==~~

	~~Which version of theora does VideoLAN use in the current binary? It looks like 1.0 because the two pass encoding options are not present in VideoLan.~~

	~~'''WriteMe'''~~

	== Links ==		== Links ==

Ratkiley: /* VLC implementation details */

2010-01-30T19:18:30Z

VLC implementation details

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	== VLC implementation details ==		== VLC implementation details ==

	Which version of theora does VideoLAN use in the current binary? It looks like 1.0 because the two pass encoding options are not present in VideoLan.		Which version of theora does VideoLAN use in the current binary? It looks like 1.0 because the two pass encoding options are not present in VideoLan.

	'''WriteMe'''		'''WriteMe'''

Ratkiley: /* VLC implementation details */

2010-01-30T19:12:05Z

VLC implementation details

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	== VLC implementation details ==		== VLC implementation details ==
			Which version of theora does VideoLAN use in the current binary? It looks like 1.0 because the two pass encoding options are not present in VideoLan.
	'''WriteMe'''		'''WriteMe'''

DB-tester: citation needed

2009-10-24T10:04:27Z

citation needed

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	'''Theora''' is an open video codec based on [[On2]]'s [[VP3]] codec, open sourced in 2001.		'''Theora''' is an open video codec based on [[On2]]'s [[VP3]] codec, open sourced in 2001.

	It's being developed by the [http://www.xiph.org/ Xiph.org foundation] of [[Ogg]] and [[Vorbis]] fame. If you want to be sure there are no legal issues with your software, Theora is a good choice, altough it's technically not as advanced as [[MPEG-4]] or [[WMV9]].		It's being developed by the [http://www.xiph.org/ Xiph.org foundation] of [[Ogg]] and [[Vorbis]] fame. If you want to be sure there are no legal issues with your software, Theora is a good choice, altough it's technically not as advanced as [[MPEG-4]] or [[WMV9]] {{citation needed}}.

	Version 1.0 of the codec has been released in 2008 Novembver, in 2009 Septemer version 1.1 came out, improving the encoding quality while preserving full compatibility. The video format is frozen (has been since 2004, but there are buggy videos produced by old encoders around and not playing well ) so it's safe to produce Theora files for future use.		Version 1.0 of the codec has been released in 2008 Novembver, in 2009 Septemer version 1.1 came out, improving the encoding quality while preserving full compatibility. The video format is frozen (has been since 2004, but there are buggy videos produced by old encoders around and not playing well ) so it's safe to produce Theora files for future use.
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	VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix Player]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html Theora FAQ] for more info.		VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix Player]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html Theora FAQ] for more info.

	== VLC implementation details ==		== VLC implementation details ==

	'''WriteMe'''		'''WriteMe'''

DB-tester: missed ==

2009-10-24T10:02:51Z

missed ==

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	VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix Player]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html Theora FAQ] for more info.		VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix Player]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html Theora FAQ] for more info.

	== VLC implementation details		== VLC implementation details ==

	'''WriteMe'''		'''WriteMe'''

DB-tester: 1.1 is better

2009-10-24T10:01:47Z

1.1 is better

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	It's being developed by the [http://www.xiph.org/ Xiph.org foundation] of [[Ogg]] and [[Vorbis]] fame. If you want to be sure there are no legal issues with your software, Theora is a good choice, altough it's technically not as advanced as [[MPEG-4]] or [[WMV9]].		It's being developed by the [http://www.xiph.org/ Xiph.org foundation] of [[Ogg]] and [[Vorbis]] fame. If you want to be sure there are no legal issues with your software, Theora is a good choice, altough it's technically not as advanced as [[MPEG-4]] or [[WMV9]].

	~~The~~ codec ~~is now~~ released, ~~and~~ the video format is frozen so it's safe to produce Theora files for future use.		Version 1.0 of the codec has been released in 2008 Novembver, in 2009 Septemer version 1.1 came out, improving the encoding quality while preserving full compatibility. The video format is frozen (has been since 2004, but there are buggy videos produced by old encoders around and not playing well ) so it's safe to produce Theora files for future use.

	Theora uses the [[Ogg]] container format and is usually combined with [[Vorbis]] audio.		Theora uses the [[Ogg]] container format and is usually combined with [[Vorbis]] audio.
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	VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix Player]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html Theora FAQ] for more info.		VideoLAN ships Theora support. There are also builtin support or plugins for other media players such as [[Xine]], [[MPlayer]], [[Helix Player]] and [[Windows Media Player]]. See the [http://www.theora.org/theorafaq.html Theora FAQ] for more info.

			== VLC implementation details

			'''WriteMe'''

	== Links ==		== Links ==

J-b at 13:10, 9 January 2009

2009-01-09T13:10:38Z

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	* [http://theora.org/ Offical website]		* [http://theora.org/ Offical website]
	* [http://icecast.org/ Icecast] streaming server		* [http://icecast.org/ Icecast] streaming server
	* [http://xiph.org/~~oggdshow~~ Ogg Direct Show Filters] lets you play Theora files in many Microsoft Windows applications, including Windows Media Player.		* [http://xiph.org/dshow Ogg Direct Show Filters] lets you play Theora files in many Microsoft Windows applications, including Windows Media Player.