Exploring Expression Encoder

Microsoft Expression Encoder is a stand-alone (New!) video encoding—a process to compress/optimize for maximum quality—and live broadcasting program that helps you prepare and save video clips to the Web for playback using Microsoft Silverlight or Windows Media Player.

The Expression Encoder window provides four areas to work in: Viewer pane, Timeline and transport controls, Media Content panel, and Settings/Metadata/Output panels. The Viewer pane displays video images and allows you to zoom in and out. The timeline and transport controls allows you to manually control playback, add a leading or trailer video, view and adjust markers, and trim the video points. The Media Content panel lists imported videos along with the Video information bar, displays an activity log, and encodes your video to create a Silverlight application. The Settings panel provides options to modify encoding and video profiles, import and modify overlay images, and attach leaders and trailers. The Metadata panel provides options to add metadata information, import and edit scripts and markers. The Output panel provides options to create a Silverlight or Windows Media output file.