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joeytrouble
03-25-2007, 03:07 PM
Ok, here is the issue

I need a really good encoder or encoders to enbed into my site to to do a number of things. My site is basically a music and video site where people upload music and videos for digital downloads.

Firstly for music, i need an encoder that when a user uploads a song/songs onto the site (regardless if its wav, wma, mp3 etc) it will be encoded twice. Firstly it will be encoded into flash for streaming purposes, and secondly it will be encoded into 160kbs mp3 for digital downloads. Original file gets trashed. The new files will be stored on the database into their respective folders.

Secondly i need a good encoder for video for streaming purposes only. Same method, user uploads a video, then it is encoded into flash. Original file gets trashed, and the flash file is for streaming purposes just like youtube. Videos will not be downloadable.

I'm doing my site using asp.net 2.0. All the functions i mentioned have to be done automatically. I'd really appreciate help. I've seen many encoder on the web, but some are incredibly expensive. I'm in urgent need of help over selecting the best encoders. I ask you all to give me feedback and tell me which encoders you suggest.

Thanks very much, oh and i forgot to mention that i am still an amateur developer so all this is still new to me.