The Osprey-1000 RealNetworks G2 video codec includes all the features of the Osprey-1000 and also features the industry's only hardware encoder for RealNetworks G2 - the Osprey G2 Hardware Encoder. The Osprey G2 Hardware Encoder offloads the bulk of the encoding process from the CPU enabling either multiple Osprey-1000 cards per system (up to six) or using the CPU for additional simultaneous tasks. The Osprey-1000 RealNetworks G2 can encode RealNetworks G2 video and audio at CIF or QCIF sized images.  It also encodes at a variety of bit rates ranging from 20-500kbps.
  Formats
Video compression H.261, H.263, H.320, CellB, RealNetworks RealSystem G2
Video capture YVU9, YUYV, RGB555, RGB565, RGB-8bit
Audio Compression G.728, G.723, G.722, G.711 (�-law/A-law), PCM (8,16 bit)

Stability Across Platforms
ViewCast.com has a history of being the first to provide video card support for new operating systems and OS features. As a result, you gain earlier access to a stable product with proven interoperability. The Osprey�-1000 was the first to offer Windows NT support (in March, 1996) and the first to take advantage of DirectDraw in NT 4.0. Currently, the Osprey-1000 RealNetworks G2 runs under Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0 (with DirectDraw Support). 

The Heart of the Osprey
The Osprey�-1000 includes all the vital elements of a strong video subsystem architecture:  A highly-integrated video compression engines, a high-speed interface to the host bus and versatility -- video input to the card can be either NTSC or PAL, composite or S-VIDEO. Osprey Architecture

Audio compression can be performed by either the on-board DSP or by the video processor (depending on the type of compression required).

Perhaps best of all, the Osprey�-1000's architecture is practical -- the PCI and S-Bus versions of the card use the same video and audio processing logic--only the bus interface logic is different. The Osprey�-1000 incorporates the following physical interfaces:

Host
1/2 slot PCI bus Single-width S-Bus

Video
Two analog video inputs (NTSC or PAL, composite and S-Video) one analog video output (NTSC or PAL). Note: used only for decompressed video; not a general purpose video out

Audio
Line in, mic in, line out, headphone out

Osprey-1000 Features
For a list of the standard Osprey-1000 features, please visit the page dedicated to this product.

Customized to Fit your Needs
ViewCast.com can provide tailored versions of Osprey�-1000 hardware and software for ISV's and OEMs. Special-purpose software is also available for the Osprey-1000.

Get the BIG Picture
To find out how the Osprey�-1000 and other ViewCast.com products can be your gateway to the world of video, contact ViewCast.com today.