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DESCRIPTION
x264Encoder is an x264 and libavcodec based QuickTime Media Compressor component. Support avc1, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Video Media. Support some MPEG-4 AVC features, including Main/High Profile up to Level 5.1. Source codes are included, and free software under GPL V2. Uses libx264.a, libavcodec.a and others from x264 SVN and ffmpeg SVN.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.1.7:
  • Sync core to x264 git-1318 and ffmpeg SVN-20466.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Mac OS X 10.5.8, QuickTime 7.6.4 or
  • Mac OS X 10.6.1, QuickTime 7.6.3.

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Developer:MyCometG3
Downloads:53,154
  - Version d/l:712
Multimedia & Design:Video
License:Free
Date:08 Nov 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
*****
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x264Encoder User Reviews (23 posts)Write A Review
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Nov 9 2009

STARHAWK79  Once again, thanks for keeping this updated!

I've had one issue with this plugin since updating Snow Leopard. I mainly export out of iMovie, and when doing so, using x264 produces video that is darker than any of the other choices (h.264, motion jpeg, etc). This difference is noticeable when playing back through both Quicktime and VLC.

I know there was a gamma change in Snow Leopard, so Im not sure if the problem is with OSX, x264, or this particular plugin. Any ideas on what is causing this?

I have just updated to 10.6.2 and x264 still produces darker video in comparison.  
(Version 1.1.7)

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Oct 3 2009

MARIOZ  In 1.1.5 release the QT component apear as a folder.

No way to use it like this. Thnks  
(Version 1.1.5)

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Oct 3 2009

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Clear your browser cache and try again or try downloading with a different browser, I just now downloaded (using Safari Version 4.0.3 (5531.9), OS X 10.5.8) the x264Encoder 1.1.5 and the downloaded files are as they should be.  
(Version 1.1.5)

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Oct 3 2009

MARIOZ  HI, thnks for support. I re-downloaded the dmg with a different browser but with the same result: the component is a folder...........

Sorry but it is what I get......  
(Version 1.1.5)

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Oct 3 2009

MACUPDATE ADMIN  Try restarting your Mac and then try the download again. Maybe run your preferred system utilities to clean out your Mac. The problem appears to be at your end of things.  
(Version 1.1.5)

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Oct 3 2009

MARIOZ  ok, admin thnks for your support. Restarting was the answer...... :-)

The old roads are always the better ones :-D Thnks again  
(Version 1.1.5)

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Sep 27 2009

MYCOMETG3  First, I don't have Apple Compressor 3.5. I can not debug on it.

Second, Episode Desktop Version 5.2.1 (23234_20090703) does NOT support "Frame reordering" capability (My component's requirement).

Download Episode 5.2 beta from Telestream download page. I have tested using Beta Version as 5.2.1 (23243_20090706). Free Demo mode is enough to test.

1. Launch Episode Desktop 5.2.beta.

2. File-NewSetting...

3. At Output Tab: Video : Choose QuickTime

4. At Video Tab: QuickTime : Click QuickTime Movie Settings...

- Choose Compression Type : x264Encoder

- Set Limit data rate to : 1000 KBytes/sec for ex. (Multi Pass is recommended)

- Or Uncheck Limit data rate for CRF mode (Single Pass only)

- Check Frame reordering for B-Frame support

- Set Prefered Quality. Medium is enough for casual encoding.

- Click Options... and make settings as you like

5. File-Save... and name your prefered setting

Use this setting for Batch job export.   
(Version 1.1.4)

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Sep 30 2009

KEYMAN  Thank you very much for your help and tips...

Otherwise, Is there others Video-Encoder supporting batch and presets you like ? to use with your great x264 encoder ?!

Thanks for all your great work and your kindness ;-)  
(Version 1.1.4)

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Sep 23 2009

KEYMAN  Thanks for this great and best x264 encoder for mac.

It works well with Quicktime 7.6.3 on Snow Leopard 10.6.1

but, I got some trouble... I didn't find a way to setup some export settings for Apple Compressor 3.5 or Episode Pro 5...

I'm OK to use another Batch-Video-Exporter Software, but which one do you use ?

because you know, It's better to save codec settings, and batch export than Quicktime Player...

Thanks for any advice,

anyway thanks for your work, this new version with "settings tab" rocks !!  
(Version 1.1.4)

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Sep 23 2009

KEYMAN  For info :

in Compressor, I can add x264encoder in video codec,

but I can not access to the x264 options window…

and got this in my System.log :

"HIToolbox: ignoring exception '[ valueForUndefinedKey:]: this class is not key value coding-compliant for the key value.' that raised inside Carbon event dispatch"

(...and many more line here....)

Hope this help.  
(Version 1.1.4)

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Sep 11 2009
*****

STARHAWK79  Awesome! Thanks for the update!  
(Version 1.1.2)

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Aug 30 2009
*****

STARHAWK79  An absolute must have. Much better than Apple's built in h.264 encoder and works fantastic when exporting from Quicktime with programs like iMovie.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Aug 30 2009

STARHAWK79  Will this be updated with newer versions of x264 to take advantage of VBV Lookahead?  
(Version 1.1.1)

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May 19 2009

FORMICA  I have LOVED previous versions of this. But 1.0.3 keeps crashing all my video conversion apps! I haven't made it through a single conversion since this version came out (in all, maybe 11 attempts). Don't know enough to have any clue what's causing it on my 10.5.7 new MacBook.  
(Version 1.0.3)

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May 21 2009

ANONYMOUS  Would you please let me know details like:

- What applications do you use to encode video?

- Send me crash report via E-Mail.

- Remove plist file inside ~/Library/Preferences/com.MyCometG3.x264Encoder.plist

- Check if it does help.  
(Version 1.0.3)

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May 16 2009

SIR GADABOUT  A question for the developer: Can this codec be used to create movies compatible with the iPod 5.5 (iPod Video or iPod Classic)?  
(Version 1.0.3)

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May 21 2009

ANONYMOUS  Yes, it does.

Refer to README-tip.rtf.  
(Version 1.0.3)

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May 14 2009
*****

HEY.  Awesome  
(Version 1.0.3)

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