[x264-devel] CALL FOR MPEG4-AVC/H.264 CODECS

[Dmitriy Vatolin]

Hi,

Please forward this information to video codecs developers!

Moscow State University Graphics & Multimedia Laboratory starts next
4-th annual H.264 codecs comparison. There is some information about it
below. Let us know if any questions.

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                    CALL FOR MPEG4-AVC/H.264 CODECS
              Fourth Annual H.264 video codec comparison
For practical researchers and developers in the field of high-end video compression
===========================================================================

Scope of Test
-------------

* Encoding time, speed/quality analysis
* Objective quality measurements (PSNR, SSIM, Average Advantage, etc.)
* Analysis of averaged objective results
* Leaders in different areas
* Decoder tests (including cross-compatibility tests)
* Special analysis of codec parts

Important Dates
---------------

August, 26    v Deadline for receipt of a H.264 codec with required presets
September, 10 v Deadline for settling technical problems with codec-s functioning
November, 7   - Draft of the report that will be sent to all participants
November, 14  - Deadline for reception of comments on the draft
December, 15  - Comparison report release

Enhancements in comparison to Previous H.264/AVC Comparison
-----------------------------------------------------------

* Cross-compatibility test 
* New sequences
* New type of special analysis for codecs 
  * Using natural sequences' special modifications
  * Using synthetic sequences 
  * Separate analysis of codecs main subsystems 

Developer Deliverables
----------------------

The following deliverables should be provided by each developer:
* Codec files (CLI executable file is preferable)
* Short description of codec parameters
* Codec's presets with mentioning what H.264/AVC profiles are used

The full text of Call for Codecs is available at
http://www.compression.ru/video/codec_comparison/call_for_codecs_07.html

Variants of Participation
-------------------------

There are two variants for companies to participate in our comparison:

1. Participation for free. All results of your codec will be published, 
   except special cases of measurements problems due to codec
   instability.

2. Private participation. A special report will be prepared only for your
   company. This report contains:
   * Your codec results and all material from the free version
   * Special additional analysis of your codec

If you are interested in the private participation, please contact us
for details.

Useful Links
------------
* Third Annual MSU MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Video Codec Comparison
  http://compression.ru/video/codec_comparison/mpeg-4_avc_h264_2006_en.html

* MSU Lossless Video Codecs Comparison'2007
  http://compression.ru/video/codec_comparison/lossless_codecs_2007_en.html

* Subjective Comparison of Modern Video Codecs
  http://compression.ru/video/codec_comparison/subjective_codecs_comparison_en.html

Sincerely yours,
 Dr. Vatolin




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