FFmpeg Summer Of Code 2006

Google is sponsoring its second Summer of Code. FFmpeg has been selected as one of the approved mentoring organizations. Here are a few project ideas:

• Implement the VC-1 codec based on the emerging open specification document and coming roadmap. Mentor: Mike Melanson
• Implement a new, optimized AAC decoder based on the emerging open specification document. Mentor: Mike Melanson
• Modularize the FFmpeg libraries so that each individual codec and muxer/demuxer modules can be easily enabled and disabled at compile time. Mentor: Mike Melanson
• Implement the Dirac codec based on the upcoming new specification from Dirac site
• Improve and document libavformat API
• Update the NUT container format support (the current one implements an ancient specification), check the current one here
• Document and optimize SNOW wavelet codec
• Profile and optimize memory usage
• Implement a Vorbis encoder
• Implement a LGPL AC3 decoder
• Implement a LGPL AMR decoder (encoder)
• Implement a simple MP3 encoder
• Implement a good pychoacoustic model. Support the usage of this model from the AC3, MP2 and other audio encoders.