2D / 3D Hardware accelerated graphics allows new presentation forms of traditional
2D video content.
With BS Contact 6.2 and hardware shaders its possible to apply custom image
processing algorithms to video streams on the fly.
Composition with Videos:
The videos referered here are game trailers, it will take some time to download them.
Video on animated Surface with environment mapping
Additional Media types for Direct X Media
The Microsoft Direct X Media frame works supports different plugins:
MPEG-2 Video
The Windows Direct Show subsystem does not include an MPEG-2 Video / DVD decoder.
One from Elecard is available at Moonlight.
MPEG-4 Video
An decoder is needed like XVID or DIVX www.divx.com
Example: DIVX AVI on random faces (DIVX Video, MP3 Audio)
Windowsmedia latest media player updates and some tools.
OGG Vorbis
An Direct Show decoder is required, see tobias.everwicked.com for download
Example: OGG Vorbis sound with particles
Additional sources for decoders and tools:
QuickTime MOV
MOV files can be played by installing a QuickTime Direct Show Filter.
See http://www.k-litecodecpack.com/ QuickTime Alternative
Intel Indeo
Intel Indeo AVI codecs are no longer shipped with Windows XP, they can obtained from Ligos.
Real Media
Windows Media
Direct streaming using mms:// protocol - Media linked from bmwfilms.com
See Windows Media Encoder for serving streams.
Animated GIF
mirrored Fire