[Codec] HEVC Study

• Resource
• Documents
• Standard
• ITU H.265 Standard
• Software
• Reference Software: HM
• Encoder: x265
• Viewer/Analyzer
• Intel Video Pro Analyzer
• YUVview
• Video Tool
• GPAC
• ffmpeg
• Reference test stream
• conformance bitstream
• Content
• Profile, Levels, Tiers (introduced in H265)
• Profile
• Main Profile < Main Still Picture Profile < Main 10 Profile
• Main 10 Profile
• 10 bits/sample for HDR, High color gamut, etc.
• Levels
• defines resolution, frame rate, bit rate, buffer capacity (e.g. dpb - decoded picture buffer), ...etc.

• Level	Resolution
  4	HD
  5	4K
  6	8K

• tier
• Main tier/High tier to distinguish the bit rates
• Syntax
• Patent fee