How do you compare video compression standards?

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Video compression standards are the rules and specifications that determine how digital video is encoded, stored, and transmitted. They affect the quality, size, and compatibility of your video files, as well as the speed and efficiency of your workflow. As a videographer, you need to understand the differences and trade-offs between various video compression standards, and how to choose the best one for your project. In this article, we will explain the basics of video compression, and compare some of the most common video compression standards in terms of quality, performance, and compatibility.

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1 What is video compression?

Video compression is the process of reducing the amount of data in a video file, by removing redundant or unnecessary information, and applying mathematical algorithms to encode the remaining data more efficiently. Video compression can be either lossless or lossy. Lossless compression preserves the original quality and detail of the video, but only reduces the file size by a small amount. Lossy compression sacrifices some quality and detail for a much smaller file size, but can introduce artifacts and distortion if the compression is too high. Video compression can also be either intra-frame or inter-frame. Intra-frame compression only encodes each individual frame of the video, while inter-frame compression takes advantage of the temporal redundancy between frames, and only encodes the differences between them.

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?? Video compression is the tech wizardry that shrinks video files so they can zip across the internet without clogging it up like a bad traffic jam. It's all about packing a video lunchbox as neatly as possible, keeping the sandwiches fresh but squishing out extra air!

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Video compression has several obvious benefits. It can ensure optimal use of storage space and reduce the cost, be it cloud-based or on-premise storage. It can speed up file transfer and hence reduce video buffering instances. Compressed videos are easier to transmit and consume and are have less network bandwidth consumption. Compression can improve the quality and delivery of graphics, audio, video, and images by removing redundant or imperceptible data bits. However, there is a catch. Video compression affects a video's visual quality to a certain extent.

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2 Why is video compression important?

Video compression is important because it allows you to store and transmit more video data in less space and time, which can save you money, bandwidth, and storage space. Video compression also enables you to deliver your video content to a wider range of devices and platforms, by making it compatible with different formats and resolutions. However, video compression also comes with some drawbacks, such as reduced quality, increased complexity, and potential compatibility issues. Therefore, you need to balance the benefits and costs of video compression, and choose the optimal compression standard for your specific needs and goals.

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Video compression is essential because it shrinks video files, making them easier to stream, store, and share. It helps videos travel swiftly over the internet without lagging, even on slower connections, and ensures they don't eat up too much storage space on devices or servers. This not only makes streaming services like YouTube and Netflix possible but also more affordable and accessible worldwide. In short, without video compression, the digital video landscape we rely on today wouldn't exist!

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Rafael Eduardo Suarez Perez

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Debes tomar en cuenta lo siguiente: Más calidad = más espacio necesario = $$$ Más compresión = menos espacio necesario = ￠ Ya a partir de ahí toma en cuenta que no deberías comprimir metraje sin editar, sino las versiones finales de tu video. Entonces más que hablar de que tú comprimas el video que grabas, debemos hablar acerca de que códecs usar. Ya que ellos permiten elegir entre más compresión (y menos latitud para editar) o menos compresión (más información en tus archivos, lo que permite tener más control sobre la colorización)

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3 How do you compare video compression standards?

Video compression standards are usually compared based on three main criteria: quality, performance, and compatibility. Quality refers to how well the compressed video preserves the original visual information, and how noticeable the artifacts and distortion are. Performance refers to how fast and efficient the compression and decompression processes are, and how much computational power and memory they require. Compatibility refers to how widely supported and accepted the compressed video format is, and how easy it is to play, edit, and convert it. Different video compression standards have different strengths and weaknesses in these aspects, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution. You need to consider the purpose, audience, and delivery method of your video project, and weigh the trade-offs between quality, performance, and compatibility.

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When comparing video compression standards, focus on these key points: Compression Efficiency: How well does the standard reduce file size without losing quality? Quality Retention: Does it keep the video looking good despite compression? Processing Time: How quickly can it compress and decompress videos? Compatibility: Is it supported across various devices and platforms? Licensing Costs: Are there fees associated with using the standard? Evaluate these criteria to select a standard that offers the best balance of quality, speed, compatibility, and cost for your needs.

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Rafael Eduardo Suarez Perez

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Hay tanto para hablar de este tema que un sólo artículo colaborativo no es suficiente: debes conocer en donde vas a editar y exportar tu material para saber, saber si vas a grabar en formato color listo para un uso rápido, en formato logarítmico o en formato RAW. Obviamente por el tema espacio, mientras más calidad requieras más dinero gastarás en almacenamiento. Si trabajas en MP4 hay formatos como el H264 que tiene una peor compresión pero una mayor compatibilidad con equipos antiguos, o la nueva compresión H265 que comprime mucho mejor en alta calidad usando menos espacio pero que muchos dispositivos antiguos no van a poder reproducir los archivos.

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4 What are some common video compression standards?

When it comes to video compression standards, MPEG-2 is an older but widely used option, mainly for DVD, Blu-ray, and broadcast TV. It offers good compatibility and quality, but low performance and efficiency. H.264 is a newer and more popular standard, also known as AVC or MPEG-4 Part 10. It offers higher performance and efficiency, as well as good quality and compatibility with 4K resolution and 60 fps. H.265 is the latest and most advanced standard, also known as HEVC or MPEG-H Part 2. It offers even higher performance and efficiency than H.264, as well as better quality and compatibility up to 8K resolution and 120 fps; however, it requires more computational power and memory. Lastly, ProRes is a proprietary standard developed by Apple for professional video editing and post-production. It offers high quality and performance with 8K resolution support; however, it produces large file sizes that may not be supported by some non-Apple devices and software.

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En lo personal uso Apple y los formatos ProRes y ProresRaw son una bendición. No sólo te dan una altísima calidad, sino que aparte cuando editas con procesadores de la serie M, se mueven con mucha fluidez. Ahora si usas windows te recomiendo una buena combinación de tarjeta gráfica y memoria RAM abundante.

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5 How do you choose the best video compression standard?

When deciding which video compression standard to use, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on factors such as your target audience and platform, the desired quality and size of your video, and the editing and workflow needs. To make an informed decision, consider the expectations of your audience, the trade-offs between quality and size, and the performance and efficiency of your workflow. Make sure that the standard you choose is compatible with your audience's needs, can maintain the desired quality and size of your video, and can optimize your performance and efficiency.

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No hay un "mejor" estándar de compresión de video. Hay un "?Cuánto dinero puedes invertir en almacenamiento?" y de acuerdo a cuánto puedes invertir, entonces esa será la mejor calidad de video que recibas. No puedes esperar grabar un comercial en ProResRaw 4444 y solo tener un disco con 100 gb de espacio.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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El nivel de presupuesto de la producción va a determinar la calidad de los códecs que puedas usar. Si el presupuesto no es un problema, entonces busca trabajar con códecs del tipo ProResRaw 4444 Ahora, si tienes un presupuesto ilimitado, probablemente tu DIT y tu director de fotografía tengan la mejor opinión al respecto.

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The ideal video file size depends on the codec used, video format, bitrate, resolution, and frame rate. Generally, higher bitrate and resolution result in a larger size, while lower bitrate and resolution result in a smaller size. However, there is a trade-off between quality and size and diminishing returns after a certain point. Therefore, achieving a moderate balance of the bitrate and resolution to suit the target device and network conditions is important.

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1 What is video compression?

2 Why is video compression important?

3 How do you compare video compression standards?

4 What are some common video compression standards?

5 How do you choose the best video compression standard?

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