H.264/AVC Video Encoder: Release Notes

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2.7.9.1 - Sep 03, 2020

• Removed incorrect error notification for the graph manager.
• Restored the ability to select Intel Media SDK 2017 R1 (version 1.23) in the installer.

2.7.9.0 - Aug 18, 2020

• Fixed issue with output aspect ratio for input media type with VIDEOINFOHEADER.
• Upgraded to Intel Media SDK 2019 R1 (API version 1.28)
• Upgraded to IPP 2020.1

2.7.8.0 - Feb 27, 2020

• Corrected classes for color conversions.
• Calling IMLH264MFXEncoder::InsertKeyFrame() method is allowed in pause state.
• Corrected processing of timestamps.

2.7.7.0 - Sep 19, 2019

• Fixed bug with RGB24 color space on input.
• Added check of input sample size.
• Corrected the creation of the output media types.

2.7.6.0 - May 29, 2019

• Upgraded to Intel Media SDK 2017 R1 (version 1.23).
• Upgraded to IPP 2019.2.
• The size of the allocated memory was reduced.
• The project was recompiled with VS2015, fixed compilation errors and warnings.
• The compilation options for VS2015 are selected to install the filter also in Windows XP (v140_xp).
• Added debug info for check memory allocation.

2.7.5.0 - Jul 20, 2017

• Added code for trying to fix the encoder error MFX_ERR_MEMORY_ALLOC on Init() call.
• Corrected base class for output pins and implementation of the dynamic reconnection.
• Fixed code of output pin class for work with GMFBridge.
• The protection settings were changed to reduce false positive notifications from antiviruses.

2.7.3.0 - Dec 01, 2016

• Fixed a method for calculating the working buffer size for large bitrates.
• Fixed initialization of IPP for last IPP libraries (version >= 8.xxx).

2.7.2.1 - Nov 01, 2016

• Added debug info (number of version, etc.).

2.7.2.0 - Oct 27, 2016

• Fixed problem with hand-up of encoder in some situations.
• Corrected C++ and C# samples.

2.7.1.0 - Oct 20, 2016

• Corrected methods for upload samples to encoder.
• Added critical section for lock method for get times from input container.
• Upgraded to IPP 8.2.3.280.

2.7.0.0 - Jul 23, 2016

• Big changes in the structure of the filter and internal objects.

2.6.9.0 - Jul 05, 2016

• libmfx.lib removed from project (layer between encoder filter and libmfxswXX.dll/libmfxhwXX.dll).
• Added interface IAVVersion for obtain filter's type (Debug/Release), version, compilation date/time, etc.
• Added code signing certificate.
• Corrected protection system (accumulated corrections).

2.6.5.0 - Dec 25, 2014

• Encoder upgraded to Intel® Media SDK for Windows (Version 6.0.0000.308), part of the Intel® INDE 2015.
• Added profiles and levels.
• Fixed bug with NV12 color space and cropping != 0.

2.6.4.0 - Sep 15, 2014

• Added notification about old version of Intel HD Graphics driver.
• Extended "About" property page: added version number of the used software Intel® Media SDK.
• Extended installer for select used version of Intel® Media SDK.
• Color conversions upgraded to IPP 8.2.0.
• Extended C++ and C# samples (added capturing to file with AVObjects MPEG-4 Writer).

2.6.3.0 - May 27, 2014

• Corrected property page.
• Corrected usage of presets.
• Added interface method and control on property page for select minimal buffering.

2.6.2.0 - May 22, 2014

• Upgraded to IPP 8.1.1

2.6.1.0 - Mar 12, 2014

• Maximum bitrate is increased to 288000 Kbps (Main Profile, Level 5.1)

2.6.0.0 - Mar 10, 2014

• Encoder upgraded to Intel® Media SDK 2014 (Version 5.0.0000337.78585)

2.5.3.0 - Dec 13, 2013

• Added methods for execute dynamic changes of input and output media types

2.5.2.0 - Now 05, 2013

• Upgraded protection

2.5.1.0 - Sep 11, 2013

• Added GPU encoding (hardware acceleration)

2.5.0.0 - Jul 19, 2013

• Preset changes to "Custom" if bitrate value is different from the default
• Added method for upload license from application code
• Upgraded license system
• Filter moved to AVObjects.com

2.0.2.1 - Nov 28, 2012

• Upgraded to Intel Media SDK 2012 R3
• Corrected default bitrate selection

2.0.1.4 - Nov 09, 2012

• Fixed problems with protection for i3/i5 Sandy Bridge processors

2.0.1.0 - Oct 01, 2012

• Fixed problems with IPP (invalid CPU defining for i3/i5 Sandy Brige processors)

2.0.0.0 - Jul 18, 2012

• Added 64-bit version.
• Upgraded to IPP 7.0.7.
• Added C++ and C# samples.
• Added key-frame forcing.
• Added "Low latency" preset.
• Fixed problems in internal threads.

1.0.2.2 - Sep 13, 2011

• Fixed problems with Baseline profile.

1.0.2.1 - Apr 05, 2011

• Added media type for connection to MPEG-2 TS Muxer.

1.0.2.0 - Apr 04, 2011

• Added output media type for capturing to MPEG-4 (QT) files.
• Added output media type for capturing to MPEG-2 TS stream.

1.0.1.1 - Mar 10, 2011

• Fixed bugs for uncompressed YV12 images from ffdshow decoder.
• Added description of filter to H264mfxEncoder.idl file.

1.0.1.0 - Mar 03, 2011

• First release.

1.0.0.4_beta - Feb 17, 2011

• Added optimization for NV12 (sample buffer used as encoder input).
• Fixed input media type with AverageTime = 0.
• Fixed compiler settings.

1.0.0.3_beta - Feb 15, 2011

• First beta version with fixed CBR = 6000 kbps.