The hardware will consist of 6-10 networked personal computers and a single monitor. The software will be controlled through a Unix command line interface. The software would most likely be used repetitively in a very similar manner, so a graphical user interface would add complexity without making the software easier to use. The command line also allows for easier automation of these tasks.
The software should be capable of providing software based real-time MPEG-1 video compression. The software will be made freely available.