FFmpeg 1.0 MultiMedia Library Released

An anonymous reader writes "The free software FFmpeg multi-media library that's used by VLC, MPlayer, Chrome, and many other software projects has reached version 1.0 after being in development since 2000. The 1.0 release incorporates new filters/decoders and other A/V enhancements. The code is available from FFmpeg.org."

Re:Now that's how to use version numbers

[TheRealMindChild]

I do not have version numbers for my software. It starts with MySoftwareX Build 1, and goes from there. I like to think "Problem Solved"

Re:Out of beta?

[BanHammor]

Well, it's not that these projects were in beta for way too long, it's just that they are being honest about it.

Lots of great pro features!

[Panaflex]

ffmpeg supports both Avid DNxHD and Apple ProRes codecs, REDCODE decode, EXR, DPX, and all the best unencumbered formats as well. This means that most pro video and film production can integrate into OSS with much more ease than ever before. It also means that proprietary data lock-in is on the way out.

Way to go ffmpeg!