> If VP6"is close" why bother with it as H.265 is already nearly the
> standard. Why produce set tops with VP6 if it is not a better product.
> I would really be interested in seeing what Sentivision thought about
> H.265 vs VP6 after a comparative study of the two. Maybe it's just
> something that Sentivision is manufacturing for a specific customers
> needs? Just wondering what is going on with the compression/codec arena
> and where it may be headed. Just seems to be too many choices and not
> enough solid informantion avaliable from any reliable sources. Thanks
> for your response in advance.
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There are many considerations when picking a particular codec for
industrial use, and perceptible quality is only one of them. Customers
have their needs and requirements, and we try to provide them what they
need. Some customers want H.264, because it provides excellent quality
and is an open standard. Some prefer VP6, because it is
proprietary. There could be many reasons.
Sentivision's strength lies in flexibility -- we have a platform where
you can plug in many codecs. Our STB is also software upgradeable, as
opposed to hardware-only designs from chip manufacturers.
The only reliable source to compare the quality of the codecs is your
own eyes, I'm afraid.
best regards,
--Jan Rychter
CTO, Sentivision K.K.
