With outstanding VC-1 output and surprisingly good H.264 output, Expression Encoder 3 is an impressive update to the encoding component of Microsoft's Expression Studio.

Expression Encoder started as a limited-function encoder that output solely VC-1 files, primarily for publishing for Silverlight format. Expression Encoder 2 delivered the ability to tweak advanced VC ...

Expression Encoder, which offers a free "Standard Version" and paid Pro versions, is ostensibly a tool made to make encoding to Microsoft's Silverlight format (which powers Netflix streaming) easier.

Expression Blend 2 ($499 ERP), in addition to Silverlight support, adds vertex animation and an improved user interface with a new split design/XAML view.

Note the Expression Encoder screencap file format isn't meant for distribution or storage really, but as source to encode to a WMV or MP4.

Microsoft will feature on Monday an upgrade to its Expression toolset for application design that includes search engine optimization capabilities. But the toolset will not back a video codec ...

Microsoft will feature on Monday an upgrade to its Expression toolset for application design that includes search engine optimization capabilities. But the toolset will not back a video codec ...