sorenson spark (Score 1)

Sorenson Sparkhttp://www.sorenson.com/solutions/prod/comp_w in.php/ is a heck of a little codec for small resolution streamable content. The software is available for both Windows and Mac and the compression suite allows you to put video directly into a flash based media player for streaming. Is this an open codec in the spirit of open software? not on your life. but it delivers small video in small bandwidth with really nice quality. If handling streaming bandwidth doesn't float your fancy you can additionally offer the flash file for download for offline viewing in any modern browser. If *I* was the one downloading the file I wouldn't be too happy about that but if I were someone who just wanted to view it I'd be very happy.