Resolume DXV Codec 2.1

The DXV video codec allows you to mix more video layers on a higher resolution than any other codec in Resolume 3. How? By doing all the video decompression on the hardware that does it best; the videocard.

Version 2.1 update

DXV version 2.1 compresses much faster, much, much faster, like, up to 20 times faster! Rendering takes about as long as the Photo JPEG codec so you do not have to wait an entire decade to convert your files anymore. A few other bugs have also been fixed, like rendering with Adobe Premiere on Windows.

More Layers & Higher Resolution

Regular video codecs require the CPU to decompress the frames before they can be pushed to the videocard for display. With our DXV Codec video frames are decompressed by the videocard's GPU which can do this much more efficiently than the CPU.

Not only can you play more layers of video on a higher resolution than conventional codecs. It also requires a lot less CPU power to do it, so the CPU can be used for other things like audio playback and effects while maintaining smooth playback of audio and video.

Alpha Channel

Starting with version 2 the DXV codec can also store the alpha channel. This is essential for preserving translucency in complex video compositions.

QuickTime

The DXV Codec is a cross-platform QuickTime codec so you use any QuickTime enabled application on Mac and PC to render video files. Tested apps include: Quicktime Pro, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Adobe After Effects, Premiere, Sony Vegas, 3D Studio Max and Maya. Note that hardware accelerated playback is only done when played in Resolume 3. The video will play in any other software but it will not be hardware accelerated.

The DXV Codec is a free codec and is included in the Resolume 3 installer. Checkout the manual for more details.

Sample Files

Download two files from the OrangeStrings release rendered in the DXV codec and take it for a spin.

• Download DXV Test Files

• OrangeStrings_480p_DXV.zip
• 640x480 32MB
• OrangeStrings_720p_DXV.zip
• 1280x720 90MB

Download

The codec is included in the Resolume 3 installer.

• DXV_Codec_2_1_Installer.exe
• Windows XP & Vista
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• DXV_Codec_2_1_Installer.dmg
• Mac OSX 10.4.11 or higher

Quotes

"I'm very impressed by the performances of the DXV codec. Maybe is one of the best innovation, along with the audio, of R3. Now i can handle 3 layers in full HD."

VJ Hash

"Yes the best thing in 2009 is DXV codec, my vote!"

Skenevisuals

"Seeing a HUGE performance boost in Avenue after encoding all my vj clips to DXV ... well done guys! :)"

@malcolmdebono