Open source codecs and containers

Okay, kiddo, have you ever watched a video on your tablet, phone, or TV? Well, that video was made up of two main parts: the "codec" and the "container".

The codec is like a special language that tells the device how to make the video appear on the screen. It's like when you say "please" or "thank you" to be polite, the codec tells the device how the video needs to be shown.

Now, sometimes these codes can be very complicated and expensive to use. But there are some really nice people out there who came up with something called "open source codecs". This means that the code is free for anyone to use, and anyone can help make it better over time. It's like sharing your candy with your friends and letting them help you make new flavors.

Next, let's talk about the "container". This is like a box that holds the video and the codec inside. It's like when you put your toys in a toy box to keep them together and organized. There are also open source containers available that let you store and share videos without having to pay expensive fees.

So, when you watch a video, the open source codecs and containers are working together to create the magic on your screen, and they're free for anyone to use and improve!