Information technology - Coding of audio-visual objects - Part 5: Reference software - Amendment 8: AVC fidelity range extensions reference software

Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels — Partie 5: Logiciel de référence — Amendement 8: Logiciel de référence pour extensions de plage de fidélité AVC

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
06-Apr-2006
ICS
35.040 - Information coding
 
35.040.40 - Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information
Technical Committee
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 - Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information
Drafting Committee
ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 29 - Coding of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
07-Apr-2006
Due Date
25-Jun-2007
Completion Date
25-Jun-2007

Relations

Amends
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001 - Information technology - Coding of audio-visual objects - Part 5: Reference software
Effective Date
06-Jun-2022
Child
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001 - Information technology - Coding of audio-visual objects - Part 5: Reference software
Effective Date
15-Apr-2008

Overview

ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 8:2006 is an international standard amendment focused on reference software for AVC fidelity range extensions within the broader framework of coding audio-visual objects. As part of the MPEG-4 series, this amendment enhances support for advanced video coding techniques, specifically targeting improvements in the fidelity range profiles of AVC (Advanced Video Coding).

This amendment updates Part 5 of the standard, which deals with the reference software implementations used for encoding and decoding video content. It is essential for developers and engineers working with video compression technologies to ensure compatibility, performance, and fidelity in multimedia applications.

Key Topics

  • AVC Fidelity Range Extensions: The amendment introduces reference software support for extended fidelity profiles, such as High, High 10, High 4:2:2, and High 4:4:4 profiles. These profiles enable higher quality video compression and better color fidelity, essential for professional and high-end consumer video applications.

  • Reference Software Enhancements: The document specifies updated encoding and decoding algorithms that incorporate fidelity range extensions, providing a standardized basis for software developers to produce interoperable and efficient AVC codec implementations.

  • Backward Compatibility: The amendment maintains support for previously established AVC profiles including Baseline, Main, and Extended profiles, ensuring a seamless upgrade path for existing technologies and applications.

  • Document and Software Distribution: The amendment is delivered via a CD-ROM containing the updated PDF documentation and the reference software package compatible with ISO/IEC 14496-10.

Applications

  • Video Streaming and Broadcasting: Enhancing AVC fidelity helps streaming platforms deliver higher-quality video with improved color accuracy and compression efficiency, significant for HD and Ultra HD content.

  • Professional Video Production: Extended fidelity profiles support demands of broadcast-quality video editing and post-production workflows where color precision and detail retention are critical.

  • Consumer Electronics: Devices such as Blu-ray players, set-top boxes, and advanced digital cameras benefit from efficient reference implementations of the AVC codec supporting a range of fidelity profiles.

  • Multimedia Software Development: Software developers integrate these reference software specifications to build compliant video codecs, ensuring broad compatibility across platforms and devices.

Related Standards

  • ISO/IEC 14496-10: Specifies the Advanced Video Coding standard, including the original AVC profiles supported by this amendment.

  • ISO/IEC 14496 Series: Encompasses the complete MPEG-4 framework for coding audio-visual objects, covering various aspects such as systems, video, audio, and intellectual property management.

  • ISO/IEC 14496-5 (Base Document): The original part addressing reference software for the MPEG-4 video coding standards, forming the foundation upon which amendment 8 builds.

By implementing ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 8:2006, organizations can achieve optimized AVC codec performance with extended fidelity support, enabling superior video quality and interoperability in diverse information technology and multimedia contexts. This amendment is a key resource for advancing video compression technologies and ensuring compliance with global standards.

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ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 8:2006 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology - Coding of audio-visual objects - Part 5: Reference software - Amendment 8: AVC fidelity range extensions reference software". This standard covers: Information technology - Coding of audio-visual objects - Part 5: Reference software - Amendment 8: AVC fidelity range extensions reference software

Information technology - Coding of audio-visual objects - Part 5: Reference software - Amendment 8: AVC fidelity range extensions reference software

ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 8:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.040 - Information coding; 35.040.40 - Coding of audio, video, multimedia and hypermedia information. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 8:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001; is excused to ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 14496-5
Second edition
2001-12-15
AMENDMENT 8
2006-04-15
Information technology — Coding of
audio-visual objects —
Part 5:
Reference software
AMENDMENT 8: AVC fidelity range
extensions reference software
Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels —
Partie 5: Logiciel de référence
AMENDEMENT 8: Logiciel de référence pour extensions de plage de
fidélité AVC
Reference number
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd.8:2006(E)
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ISO/IEC 2006
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd.8:2006(E)
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 14496-5
Second edition
2001-12-15
AMENDMENT 8
2006-04-15
Information technology — Coding of
audio-visual objects —
Part 5:
Reference software
AMENDMENT 8: AVC fidelity range
extensions reference software
Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels —
Partie 5: Logiciel de référence
AMENDEMENT 8: Logiciel de référence pour extensions de plage de
fidélité AVC
Reference number
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd.8:2006(E)
©
ISO/IEC 2006
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd.8:2006(E)

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2) reference encoding and decoding software for 14496-10. Included in this software is support for the
fidelity range extensions (including the High, High 10, High 4:2:2 and High
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