FFmpeg 6.1 “Heaviside” adds libaribcaption decoder, Playdate video decoder & demuxer, extended VAAPI support, Vulkan decode hwaccel, Microsoft RLE encoder, and Essential Video Coding parser. Next major release is 7.0 in Feb.
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Apple’s introduction of AV1 aims to improve streaming quality while reducing upfront costs and bandwidth requirements, but its adoption could create a tech gap between big and small players. Success depends on collaboration for an open-source, royalty-free codec, so everyone can benefit from AV1.
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.
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MacBook Pro and iMac with new ‘M3’ processors use 3nm tech for up to 80% better performance and 50% lower power consumption. Features include AV1 decoding, dual ProRes engines, 128GB memory, 4.5K display support and Thunderbolt 4 output limited to 6K.MacBook Pro and iMac with new ‘M3’ processors use 3nm tech for up to 80% better performance and 50% lower power consumption. Features include AV1 decoding, dual ProRes engines, 128GB memory, 4.5K display support and Thunderbolt 4 output limited to 6K.
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Codec licensing has become more complex due to web streaming requirements, leading to multiple patent pools and royalty-free alternatives such as VP8, VP9 and AV1. Patent holders are focusing on services and content to recoup costs while streaming services are avoiding royalties with the CENC and CMAF technologies. HEVC adoption is slow due to an unsuitable licensing model.Codec licensing has become more complex due to web streaming requirements, leading to multiple patent pools and royalty-free alternatives such as VP8, VP9 and AV1. Patent holders are focusing on services and content to recoup costs while streaming services are avoiding royalties with the CENC and CMAF technologies. HEVC adoption is slow due to an unsuitable licensing model.
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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This paper presents a VVC/H.266 encoder capable of 8Kp60 10-bit HDR real-time encoding with 24% lower bitrate than SpinHEVC. Tests on Intel Xeon Scalable Processors showed up to 70 fps at 30 Mbps and 40 Mbps at 60 fps for 8K video, proving its viability. It had minimal latency and MS-SSIM study revealed higher quality compared to HEVC and AV1. Future research will optimise it further.This paper presents a VVC/H.266 encoder capable of 8Kp60 10-bit HDR real-time encoding with 24% lower bitrate than SpinHEVC. Tests on Intel Xeon Scalable Processors showed up to 70 fps at 30 Mbps and 40 Mbps at 60 fps for 8K video, proving its viability. It had minimal latency and MS-SSIM study revealed higher quality compared to HEVC and AV1. Future research will optimise it further.
Read MoreCapped CRF produces best overall results, VBR close behind. For consistent bitrates use constrained VBR, but beware of potential quality drops. Try VBR or capped CRF for best results.Capped CRF produces best overall results, VBR close behind. For consistent bitrates use constrained VBR, but beware of potential quality drops. Try VBR or capped CRF for best results.
Read MoreOTT service providers can reduce streaming cost by up to 68% using HEVC, AV1, content-adaptive encoding and AI compression. AI-driven compression can increase savings up to 75% while content-adaptive encoding adds 40% reduction for AVC, 20% for HEVC and no improvement for AV1. Simulcasting multiple codecs provides 27% total traffic savings.OTT service providers can reduce streaming cost by up to 68% using HEVC, AV1, content-adaptive encoding and AI compression. AI-driven compression can increase savings up to 75% while content-adaptive encoding adds 40% reduction for AVC, 20% for HEVC and no improvement for AV1. Simulcasting multiple codecs provides 27% total traffic savings.
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Built into the A17 Pro are dedicated engines that process video in the ProRes codec, an AV1 video decoder, and an engine that powers ProMotion and the always-on display.Built into the A17 Pro are dedicated engines that process video in the ProRes codec, an AV1 video decoder, and an engine that powers ProMotion and the always-on display.
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.
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