In this final episode of the series, Klaatu covers some proprietary codec packages. He then explains how to use free software and the linux command line to transcode a video using the open codec, Theora. http://theora.org/ http://linuxreviews.org/man/ffmpeg2theora/
Klaatu continues his four-part series. This episode focuses on the technique of video compression. He explains the variables involved, and how they relate to file size and delivery method.
In this first of a four-part series, Klaatu begins a discussion of free and non-free video codecs. Specifically, why they are needed and how they work.
