Nils Zweiling
Nils Zweiling is a software developer, creating interactive experiences, games and apps. Yet somehow, he’s also a passionate maker and shirt designer. Every now and then, he enjoys sparking others’ enthusiasm for DIY projects in his workshops.
At GodotFest 25, Nils will present “From Theora to AV1: Transforming Video Workflows in Godot 4”, discussing his open source GDExtension “Video Toolkit for Godot” (VTG) that aims to establish AV1 as the new baseline for software decoding, offering improved quality-to-size ratios and maintaining cross-platform compatibility.
Session
Godot’s video playback remains constrained by the outdated Ogg/Theora codec, limiting quality and integration. My talk introduces “Video Toolkit for Godot” (VTG), an open source extension proposing modern AV1 software decoding with cross-platform support. I’ll discuss VTG’s approach to future hardware acceleration, key design choices, and practical challenges. Attendees will see early results, with an open discussion welcomed to gather thoughts and suggestions.