The end product will be tested in several ways. The size of encoded files will be checked to ensure that the ratio of uncompressed data to compressed data is correct. The software will be used on a number of video inputs to ensure that it is stable. The performance of the encoder will be measured for a long sequence of video input to judge the speed of the process. Finally, the encoded data will be played on a widely available MPEG-1 video player to show that the software provides accurate output.