Etymonix SoftReel is a software-only MPEG-2 video decoder filter for Microsoft DirectShow.

This application will enable playback of MPEG-2 video files (*.mpg, *.m2p, *.m2v, *.mp2) in any application that supports DirectShow (for example, Windows Media Player).

Here are some key features of "Etymonix SoftReel":

· Decodes MPEG-2 4:2:0 and 4:2:2 video streams at all profiles/levels (excluding scalability extensions), including Super Video CD (SVCD), unencrypted DVDs (with an MPEG-2 audio stream), ATI .mp2, 'EM2V' AVI and 'PIM2' AVI files
· Enables MPEG-2 audio playback from MPEG-2 files
· Software-only solution does not require expensive hardware
· Exceptional video quality achieved using highly precise computations
· Fully compliant with Microsoft DirectShow (also known as ActiveMovie)
· Full IPB frame support (any GOP sequence)
· Frame-accurate seeking within AVI files
· A wide range of resolutions (up to 768x576) and frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 frames/sec), including NTSC (720x480, 29.97fps), PAL (720x576, 25fps) and SVCD (480x480 or 480x576)
· Correct scaling of video contained in SVCD and ATI .mp2 files (accurate aspect ratio)
· Can easily be integrated into DirectShow applications (for developers)
· Ideal for kiosks, PowerPoint presentations and watching video clips
· Optimized for MMX
· Supports both Intel and AMD CPUs
· Works with a wide range of players (including RealOne Player and all versions of Windows Media Player)
· Supports all screen resolutions and all pixel depths (8bpp, 15bpp, 16bpp, 24bpp and 32bpp)
· User-friendly setup program fully automates install/uninstall procedure

Requirements:

· x86 CPU
· 32MB RAM
· Any graphics card (YUV overlay & HW scaling recommended)
· DirectX 8 or newer

Limitations:

· 30 days trial

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

Multiple fixes related to DVD playback:
· FIX: Crash with third-party DVD Navigator filters when "Drop frames to keep audio and video synchronized" setting was enabled
· FIX: DVD still pictures (menus) would not get displayed
· FIX: Possible video corruption when using Overlay Mixer
· FIX: DVBViewer 4.1.0.0 freezes when starting DVD playback
· FIX: MyTheatre 4.00 beta 11 freezes when starting DVD playback
· FIX: VCD/DVD playback with CyberLink DVD Navigator fails the first time but works afterwards
· FIX: Video freezes or remains black with DVD Navigator
· FIX: Picture slideshow VCD/SVCD discs would not play properly
· FIX: Improved frame rate change detection
· NEW: Implemented support for various picture aspect ratios (5:4, 3:2, 8:5, 5:3 and 17:9)
· FIX: Aspect ratio settings other than 'Automatic' would not work properly
· FIX: Aspect ratio setting change now takes effect on-the-fly
· FIX: Improved support for MPEG-1 streams
· NEW: Experimental support for Windows 7 RC1
· Minor pe...