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Expression Encoder 3 lets you encode a wide array of video file formats, stream live from webcams and camcorders, and grab screen captures from your PC. Make simple edits to video files and enhance your media with overlays or advertising. Personalize your media by choosing encoding settings and select from a range of player templates.

• Encoding for everyone
• Personalized media
• Fastest path to Silverlight
• SKU #FKA-00523

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Operating system

Windows XP with Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7

Processor Required

1 GHz or faster

Memory Required

1 GB of RAM or more

Hard disk

1 GB or more available space

Media drive

DVD compatible drive

Software

.NET Framework 3.5 with Service Pack 1 (if it is not already installed, it will be installed automatically during setup)

Connectivity required

Internet functionality requires Internet access (fees may apply).

Video card

Support for Microsoft DirectX 9.0 graphics with Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WDDM) Driver, 128 MB of graphics RAM or more, 32-bits per pixel

Other

Display: 1024 x 768 or greater resolution monitor with 24-bit color

Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration and operating system.

• Expression-standard user experience: Use the simplified profile panel to output a high quality Silverlight experience without having to learn the science of video compression
• Multichannel audio: Import media with Dolby Digital multichannel audio, select from multiple audio tracks such as language versions, and encode for multichannel WMA Pro
• Live encoding: Stream media directly from professional camcorders and webcams. Mix multiple live sources with file-based content in real time and publish to Windows Servers running Windows Media Services
• Multiclip editing: Remove unwanted sections, add indents, logos, credits, or advertising, and drop in multiple clips to deliver an impressive content experience
• Expression Web integration: Drive the encoding and publish features directly to the Web from within Expression Web 3 to quickly get high quality video on your Web site
• Intelligent encoding: Cut and assemble WMV clips, and Expression Encoder will render only the stitch points of the video, saving encoding time and maintaining source quality
• Silverlight template support: Preview a media player skin, customizing the templates in Expression Blend if required, set the player's initial state, then encode and publish a "ready to go" package
• Publishing plug-ins: Write custom publishing plug-ins for Expression Encoder to push encoded files or Silverlight media experiences to your Web server or hosting service