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The Codecs That Make UHD Video Possible: HEVC Vs. VP9

There’s a lot of interest in ultra-high definition (UHD) video, and the two codecs that drive it, HEVC and VP9. Over the past few months, a new UHD codec called Daala has also come to the fore. I ...
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When comparing and evaluating the 4K era video codecs 'HEVC', 'AV1' and 'VVC', which codec is most promising for the future?

What are “HEVC”, “AV1”, and “VVC”? The most mainstream video codec was MPEG-LA 's H.264/AVC (Advanced Video Coding). You can find out how AVC compresses movies by reading the following article. How ...

Clarifying HEVC licensing fees, royalties, and why vendors kill HEVC support

In addition to the financial burdens of HEVC licensing, the risk of lawsuits from patent holders can deter companies from ...
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Moscow State Reports: FFmpeg Still Tops for H.264, but Falters for HEVC and AV1

Every year the Moscow State University (MSU) Graphics and Media Lab releases multiple codec comparisons that are essential reading for any company that delivers streaming video to its viewers. This ...