Ask HN: Learning to Build Video Codecs

29 pointsdanielsokil6y ago6 comments

What are some good resources to learn about implementing a video encoder/decoder from scratch?

Ask HN: Learning to Build Video Codecs

29 pointsdanielsokil6y ago6 comments

What are some good resources to learn about implementing a video encoder/decoder from scratch?

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billconan6y ago· 1 in thread

https://epiphany.pub/@shi-yan/implement-a-toy-video-encoder-...

https://github.com/leandromoreira/digital_video_introduction

danielsokilOP6y ago

Thank You!

tpetry6y ago· 1 in thread

The creator of lz4 is blogging constantly on compression algorithms, maybe you could start with this as it is a lot easier to understand.

danielsokilOP6y ago

I'm guessing you are referring to: http://fastcompression.blogspot.com

qppo6y ago· 1 in thread

How much math are you comfortable with? Codecs are about packing the most information into the smallest energy, which is a bit of a task.

danielsokilOP6y ago

I'm currently refreshing on math topics because of that, I do not mind very technical resources. I find there is not a lot of information online regarding low-level details of video codecs, having any resources is greatly appreciated.

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6 comments · 3 top-level

billconan6y ago· 1 in thread

https://epiphany.pub/@shi-yan/implement-a-toy-video-encoder-...

https://github.com/leandromoreira/digital_video_introduction

danielsokilOP6y ago

Thank You!

tpetry6y ago· 1 in thread

The creator of lz4 is blogging constantly on compression algorithms, maybe you could start with this as it is a lot easier to understand.

danielsokilOP6y ago

I'm guessing you are referring to: http://fastcompression.blogspot.com

qppo6y ago· 1 in thread

How much math are you comfortable with? Codecs are about packing the most information into the smallest energy, which is a bit of a task.

danielsokilOP6y ago

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