TITLE
    Intel Indeo Video 5 For Macintosh: Read Me
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5/9/99
4/25/00

TOPIC

    This article comprises the Read Me for Intel Indeo Video version 5. This software was released by Apple 13 May 1999 and is available for downloading from the Apple Software Updates Web site. Use the following URL to access the download directly:


    http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11430

    Description
    QuickTime 3 or 4 Pro Macintosh users wishing to create compressed movies for the Intel Architecture based PC market can now use their Power Macintosh G3 to both compress and play back Intel Indeo Video 5 in QuickTime files. This compressor supports the password protected media keys, and the transparency features of Indeo Video. QuickTime 3 or 4 Pro users can update their installations by dropping a copy of this component into the Mac OS system folder. As with most modern codecs, Indeo Video 5 has a higher processor utilization rate, and requires a modern Power Macintosh to decompress.

    Requires

    • Any Power Macintosh computer (Power Macintosh G3 recommended
    • QuickTime (QuickTime 4 recommended)


DISCUSSION

    Important Information Intel(R) Indeo(R) Video 5 for Macintosh

    QuickTime 3 or 4 Pro Macintosh users wishing to create compressed movies for the Intel(R) Architecture based PC market can now use their Power Macintosh G3 to both compress and play back Intel Indeo(R) Video 5 in QuickTime files. This compressor supports the password protected media keys, and the transparency features of Indeo Video. QuickTime 3 or 4 Pro users can update their installations by dropping a copy of this component into the Mac OS system folder. As with most modern codecs, Indeo Video 5 has a higher processor utilization rate, and requires a modern Power Macintosh to decompress.

    Requirements

    Any Power Macintosh computer running QuickTime 3 or 4 Pro (Power Macintosh G3 recommended).

    Installing the Intel Indeo Video 5

    To install Intel Indeo Video 5, follow these steps:
      1. Drag the file named "Indeo(R) Video5" to the System Folder on your hard disk.
      2. Click OK in the dialog box that appears stating that the driver needs to be stored in the Extensions folder.
      3. Restart your computer


    Where to go for more info?

    Point your web browser to: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/

Document Information
Product Area: Apple Software
Category: QuickTime
Sub Category: General Topics

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