What is a Codec (e.g. DivX?), and how does it differ from a File Format (e.g. MPG)?
I’m so confused… what is the difference between an audio/video codec (which apparently is a shorthand for “encoder/decoder”, kind of like how “modem” is really “modulator/demodulator”) and an audio/video format? (Am I even using the correct terminology?) i.e.: What is the difference between saying something is “MPEG-4” and saying something uses the “DivX” codec? Why … Read more
