Windows Encoding Resources

In-Depth Information: Filters
Video for Windows (VfW) Codec and DirectShow Video Encoder
QuickTime Video codec
DirectShow Audio Encoder
DirectShow Media Muxer

In-Depth Information: General
What is Pixel Aspect Ratio (PAR) and why is it useful?

How to: Video
GraphEdit: How to encode MPEG-4 Video

How to: Audio
GraphEdit: How to encode MPEG-4 AAC Audio
GraphEdit: How to create an MP4 file from an AVI file

How to: General
GraphEdit: How to use the Stream Shifter