ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 18:2008
(Amendment)Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 5: Reference software — Amendment 18: Reference software for new profiles for professional applications
Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 5: Reference software — Amendment 18: Reference software for new profiles for professional applications
Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels — Partie 5: Logiciel de référence — Amendement 18: Logiciel de référence pour les nouveaux profils pour les applications professionnelles
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 08-Dec-2008
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 09-Dec-2008
- Due Date
- 19-Jul-2010
- Completion Date
- 18-Oct-2008
Relations
- Effective Date
- 06-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 15-Apr-2008
Overview
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 18:2008 is an international standard published by ISO, focusing on information technology and specifically the coding of audio-visual objects. This amendment, known as Amendment 18, updates Part 5 of the standard, which covers reference software. The primary purpose of this update is to provide reference software for new profiles aimed at professional applications in the multimedia and broadcasting industries.
The amendment ensures compatibility and performance for developing advanced audio-visual coding technologies tailored to professional environments. By offering standardized reference software, this document helps developers, engineers, and organizations implement and verify the compliance of their audio-visual coding systems efficiently.
Key Topics
- Reference Software: The standard specifies reference software implementations for new profiles, enabling consistent development and testing for professional audio-visual applications.
- New Profiles for Professional Use: It introduces updated coding profiles designed to meet the high-quality requirements of professional content creation, editing, and broadcasting.
- Amendment to ISO/IEC 14496-5: As an amendment to the original Part 5 of ISO/IEC 14496, it extends the capabilities of the original specification to include advanced professional features.
- Compatibility and Standardization: Guarantees interoperability and streamlines the adoption of new profiles across different software and hardware platforms.
Applications
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 18:2008 is essential for professionals working in areas that demand precise and reliable audio-visual coding, such as:
- Broadcasting: Ensuring compliance with industry standards for broadcast-quality video and audio coding.
- Film and Postproduction: Assisting in the development of editing and production tools that handle professional-grade media formats.
- Multimedia Systems Development: Providing software foundations for creating complex multimedia applications requiring high fidelity and efficient coding.
- Content Archiving and Distribution: Facilitating the standardized encoding of professional digital content for storage and transmission.
- Research & Development: Serving as a benchmark for R&D in audio-visual codec optimization and new profile testing.
Related Standards
The ISO/IEC 14496 series, also known as MPEG-4, consists of multiple parts dedicated to audiovisual compression and coding:
- ISO/IEC 14496-1: Systems
- ISO/IEC 14496-2: Video Coding
- ISO/IEC 14496-3: Audio Coding
- ISO/IEC 14496-5: Reference Software (including this amendment)
- ISO/IEC 14496-10: Advanced Video Coding (AVC/H.264)
Professionals utilizing ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 18:2008 should also consider these related parts for comprehensive multimedia coding solutions.
Keywords: ISO/IEC 14496-5, MPEG-4, audio-visual coding, reference software, professional applications, multimedia standards, broadcast quality, codec standardization, video encoding, audio encoding, multimedia development, ISO amendment.
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ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 18:2008 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 18: Reference software for new profiles for professional applications". This standard covers: Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 5: Reference software — Amendment 18: Reference software for new profiles for professional applications
Information technology — Coding of audio-visual objects — Part 5: Reference software — Amendment 18: Reference software for new profiles for professional applications
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd 18:2008 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.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 14496-5
Second edition
2001-12-15
AMENDMENT 18
2008-12-15
Information technology — Coding of
audio-visual objects —
Part 5:
Reference software
AMENDMENT 18: Reference software for
new profiles for professional applications
Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels —
Partie 5: Logiciel de référence
AMENDEMENT 18: Logiciel de référence pour les nouveaux profils
pour les applications professionnelles
Reference number
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd.18:2008(E)
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INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 14496-5
Second edition
2001-12-15
AMENDMENT 18
2008-12-15
Information technology — Coding of
audio-visual objects —
Part 5:
Reference software
AMENDMENT 18: Reference software for
new profiles for professional applications
Technologies de l'information — Codage des objets audiovisuels —
Partie 5: Logiciel de référence
AMENDEMENT 18: Logiciel de référence pour les nouveaux profils
pour les applications professionnelles
Reference number
ISO/IEC 14496-5:2001/Amd.18:2008(E)
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