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.

Microsoft Expression Studio 4 Ultimate: For professional Web designers and organizations. IncludesExpression Blend with SketchFlow, Expression Web with SuperPreview, Expression Encoder Pro and ...

Expression Encoder users should hurry to download the second service pack for the popular encoder. According to the product's blog, the update includes over 300 bug fixes. The service pack goes well ...

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.

Any suggestions? Man, I love Expression Encoder. When I was at Microsoft I spent a lot of time advising that team. 700 MB for 60 minutes doesn't seem unreasonable at all for a capture format.