Quadra VPU is an ASIC-based transcoder for 4K60P HDR streaming. Tests reveal Quadra can replace 46 server CPUs and consume 22% less resources than general-purpose CPUs & GPUs. Results show Quadra outperforms x264 for UGC quality levels, achieving a maximum VMAF score of 91.82 and throughput of 169 sec/hr.
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Get the free report to help you choose between H.264 and HEVC GOP sizes – from 1/2 to 20 seconds – to optimize quality for any type of footage: animation, entertainment, sports, or office. Quickly learn which GOP size is best with the help of VMAF metrics.
Read MoreIn November 1993, work began on MPEG-2 in Seoul. Three Committee Drafts were approved at the Friday afternoon plenary. Besides MPEG-2, activities such as DSM-CC and MPEG-4 were also happening, producing over 1 million copies. Photocopy machines worked 24 hours a day.
Read MoreAdopting HEVC encoding can result in bitrate savings of up to 40%, with average savings at 15-20%. Cloud computing and optimized encoders may help reduce compute costs. CDN savings are typically only 5-10%, limited by connection speed requirements.
Read MoreAvanci Video, founded by Marconi in 2017, provides a licensing platform of AV1, HEVC, VVC, MPEG-DASH, and VP9 to reduce risk for content providers. Licensors LG and Huawei contribute, while internet streaming companies are targeted for MPEG-DASH and H.264/H.265. The platform levels the playing field and provides regular, predictable returns for licensors.Avanci Video, founded by Marconi in 2017, provides a licensing platform of AV1, HEVC, VVC, MPEG-DASH, and VP9 to reduce risk for content providers. Licensors LG and Huawei contribute, while internet streaming companies are targeted for MPEG-DASH and H.264/H.265. The platform levels the playing field and provides regular, predictable returns for licensors.
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The DVB Project has had 30 successful years, creating digital TV standards for interoperability. Key components include MPEG-2 video and audio codecs, DVB-S for mass market products, and DVB-AVC for various video and audio codecs, like H.264/AVC and AC-3. These innovations enable HDTV and 4K UHD services while also protecting content.The DVB Project has had 30 successful years, creating digital TV standards for interoperability. Key components include MPEG-2 video and audio codecs, DVB-S for mass market products, and DVB-AVC for various video and audio codecs, like H.264/AVC and AC-3. These innovations enable HDTV and 4K UHD services while also protecting content.
Read MoreVideo encoding compresses high-quality videos into digital formats to be streamed with no lag time. Popular methods include hardware/software such as Open Broadcaster Studio and AV1 which provide better compression than H.264/H.265. Adaptive Bit Rate streaming adjusts videos for each viewer while transcoding services like Zencoder, AWS Elemental, or Telestream Cloud optimize delivery. Codecs, containers, and protocols handle compression and packaging. Encoding and transcoding involve decomposing, processing, and re-encoding content for optimal delivery.
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Telestream’s 2020 OTT Streaming Trends report reveals OTT providers are increasingly using fMP4 and CMAF for packaging ABR content instead of the MPEG-2 TS standard. H.264 is the most used codec (58%), followed by HEVC (23%), VP9 (16%) and AV1 (3%). HLS remains dominant, but many streaming services are switching to CMAF. Get the report for more details.
Read MoreH.264 is the top codec with 72% usage rate in 2023. VP9 has the highest browser penetration, while HEVC leads in usage. AV1 has 70.45% browser support but costly encoding. VVC and LCEVC launched in 2020 and 2030 respectively; HEVC jumps from 18-44% and LCEVC is expected to have 40% attach rate by 2030. VIA LA owns H.264 and VP9, HEVC has two pools, AV1 is run by Sisvel, VVC owned by VIA LA/Access Advance and LCEVC royalty paid by publisher.
Read MoreGraviton offers best performance for x264 on FFmpeg on AWS, while AMD offers best performance for x265. Intel is most cost-effective for 1080p transcoding with FFmpeg, while AMD is better for 4K60 x265. Tested 8-bit 1080p30 x264/x265 and 10-bit 4K60 x265 with 3 systems, Vansickle and MulticoreWare versions increased performance.
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FFBitrateViewer is a free Windows-only program for viewing single or multiple file bitrates. It supports most codecs including AV1 and displays the average and maximum bitrates of each file. It can also produce plots to save or copy as PNG or SVG images. It’s great for single file visualizations but becomes less useful when displaying multiple files.
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H.264/AVC, approved 20 years ago, revolutionized video compression and enabled internet streaming, and has been vital in making video ubiquitous. It was an open standard that benefited users with a rich multimedia experience from diverse manufacturers and streamed platforms. Two key events aided its adoption – the Flash Player 9’s H.264 decoder and x264 related work by Laurent Aimar and others. Future-gen codecs aim to surpass H.264’s capabilities but must gain widespread adoption.
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