With VLC 2.1.1, VideoLAN continues to sidestep the software patent licensing minefield of video compression. Meanwhile, open-source allies put muscle behind the new Daala codec. Stephen Shankland ...

Spread the love“`html Are you struggling to play HEVC videos on Windows? You’re not alone. As High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also known as H.265, becomes increasingly popular due to its ability ...

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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 ...

Spread the love“`html In the world of digital media, codecs play a crucial role, serving as the translators between audio/video files and your media player. If you’ve ever tried to play a video file ...

You don’t notice good video compression—until it’s not there. For years, people have streamed high-resolution video without thinking about the tech behind it. But when companies clash over which ...

Last week, VideoLAN released VLC 2.1.1, which incorporates HEVC and VCP9 playback on many of the multiple platforms supported by the player, which includes Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, FreeBSD, ...