About Video Stabilizer v2.1 for Windows 9x/NT 4.0 (Intel only)
Copyright(c) 1997-1999 Karl-Heinz Huber, Multimediatechnik, Germany.
All Rights Reserved.

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'http://members.aol.com/HuberMM/index.html'


Major characteristics:

   Video Stabilizer is a software steady shot that stabilizes shaky video
   streams.
   It handles multimedia files (.AVI) that include video streams in all
   codecs supported by the installed video decompressors/compressors
   with a color depth of 8,16,24, or 32 Bits, such as Cinepak (TM),
   Indeo (TM), RLE, Microsoft (TM) Video 1 and others.


SHAREWARE version limitations:

   There are three limitations for this SHAREWARE version:
   1. Video Stabilizer v2.1 will NOT stabilize and save video streams
      longer than 15 seconds.
   2. The output file will not be recompressed, so it will take a large
      amount of disk space.
   3. The company logo 'Huber Multimediatechnik' will be placed in the
      upper left corner of any output video stream.


Update information:

   New features in v2.1
   1. Half field processing
   2. Saving and loading settings
   3. Setting stabilize parameters without forced stabilizing
   4. Improved comparision of video frames

   Bug fixes in v2.1
   1. Sometimes crashing during exit
   2. Corrected registration key processing when used as ADOBE Premiere 4.2 (R)
      filter plugin
   

   New features in v2.0
   1. ADOBE Premiere 4.2 (R) for Windows filter plugin
   2. the maximum length of processed video stream changed from 5 to 15 seconds
      in not registerd versions.

   Bug fixes in v2.0
      none
   

   New features in v1.2
      none
   
   Bug fixes in v1.2
   1. the stabilizing progress display shows always the correct stop frame number
   2. help available for opening files
   3. an existing destination file will be truncated to the correct length
   4. non video streams will be copied with the correct length into the destination file
   5. correct establishing of the stream decompressor
   6. revised managing of destination quality and data rate
   7. no differences in adjusting the corrected movement to the original one when corrections
      are limited to border sizes
   

   New features in v1.1
   1. flicker free window resizing
   2. license key input in menu
   3. optional correction limitation to maximum values
   4. correction independent of border sizes
   5. progress info when calculating focus areas
   
   Bug fixes in v1.1
   1. no program abort when canceling stabilize parameters dialog (occasional)
   2. no distortion in stretching procedure
   3. no flicker at end of stream in 'play endless' mode
   4. playing a video doesn't stop when audio buffer reaches 16384 bytes
   5. no color shifting when playing MJPG videos


Hardware requirements:

   This software version requires a 386 or better CPU to run.
   Recommended is a 100 MHz Pentium or better CPU.
   A true color SVGA card is also recommended, though the software will
   run with most display cards. 


Software requirements:

   Video Stabilizer v2.0 requires Microsoft Windows 9x or Windows NT 4.0.


Disclaimer:

   You are granted the right to use and to make an unlimited 
   number of copies of the SHAREWARE version of this software. 
   You may not delete, disassemble, decompose, reverse engineer
   or alter any of the files in the package. This includes, but is not
   limited to modifying any icons, menus, or displays associated 
   with the software.

   This software is a SHAREWARE version and cannot be sold.
   This restriction does not apply to connect time charges, or 
   flat rate connection/download fees for electronic bulletin 
   board services. This software can not be bundled with any 
   commercial package or distributed by itself or accompanying
   books or magazines without express written permission from
   the author.

   The author of this program accepts no responsibility for 
   damages resulting from the use of this product and makes no 
   warranty or representation, either express or implied, including 
   but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or 
   fitness for a particular purpose. This software is provided 
   "AS IS", and you, its user, assume all risks when using it.


Licensing, Registration and Distribution:

   By installing the SHAREWARE version of this software the user 
   implicitly agrees with the utilization rules described in this 
   file.

   1. SHAREWARE copies may be freely distributed by individual users
      for trial and leisure utilization.

   2. SHAREWARE copies may be uploaded to Bulletin Board Systems, FTP
      sites, Usenet newsgroups and any network sites providing its
      users with access to download it for trial and leisure purposes.
      Bulletin Board Systems should restrict downloading charges for
      the SHAREWARE version to flat rate connection fees.

   3. SHAREWARE copies may NOT be distributed in CD-ROM disks, diskettes
      or any other media, without express authorization of the author.
      Autorization for distribution may be obtained in the form of a
      specific, signed, "Non-exclusive Distribution License Agreement".

   4. SHAREWARE copies may NOT be distributed with any software package,
      or be systematically  recommended to users of any software system
      or service, without express authorization of the author.
      Autorization for distribution may be obtained in the form of a
      specific, signed, "Non-exclusive Distribution License Agreement".

   5. REGISTERED copies may only be distributed by the author of
      Video Stabilizer, or by distributors who have obtained a specific,
      signed, "Non-exclusive Distribution License Agreement".

   A Non-exclusive Distribution License Agreement must be signed by an
   authorized licenser of Video Stabilizer BEFORE:

   1. Including Video Stabilizer on a software product package
   2. Distributing or explicit recommending Video Stabilizer usage to
      clients and/or users of a software package or service
   3. Including Video Stabilizer on CD-ROMs, diskettes, or any other
      media
   4. Performing any other form of distribution of Video Stabilizer 

   There is no standard Non-exclusive Distribution License Agreement
   form. Specific rules are to be defined case by case between licenser
   and interested parties. Agreements may, at discretion of licenser,
   include customization of program interface and/or execution, partial
   or total disclosure of  source code, maintenance and/or upgrade
   clauses.

   Individual users or sites who wish to use this version of Video
   Stabilizer as a software tool are required to register.

   Registration fee is $99.
   If you want to register your copy of Video Stabilizer, you may fill
   out and send the order form online at:
   'http://www.shareit.com/programs/100802.htm'
   Alternative you may enter the program number '100802' at the ShareIt homepage
   'http://www.shareit.com'.
   If you don't have internet access you may send the completed order form
   'license.txt' to:
      
      Reimold&Schumann Internet Services
      ShareIt!
      Habsburgerring 3
      D-50674 Koeln
      Germany

      phone:    +49-221-2407279 
      telefax:  +49-221-2407278
      e-mail:   register@shareit.com


   The order form 'license.txt' is shipped within this package.


   Feedback is welcomed.


   If you have questions on registration or need more information about
   Video Stabilizer or have some feedback:

   The author Karl-Heinz Huber can be reached at 'HuberMM@aol.com'. 
   Please mention "Video Stabilizer v2.1" in the subject line
   of your email.
