Understanding MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, VP9 and AV1
The simplest explanation of MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, AVCHD, AV1, VP9 and H.265 you’ll find anywhere.
Sareesh Sudhakaran
What is a Video Container or Wrapper?
A simple explanation of what a video container (or video wrapper) is and why most people confuse it with compression codecs.
Why Everyone gets Chroma Subsampling Numbers Wrong
Ever wondered where the number 4 comes from, or what 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 really means? This is the simplest explanation of it you’ll find anywhere.
Your Essential Guide to Finding the Best Film Production Monitor
Everything you need to know about on-camera, focus pulling. client and video village production monitors in one place.
Why Rear Window Was Shot from Exactly One Position
Discover the secrets behind Hitchcock’s Rear Window. How a single camera position, brilliant cinematography, and tight storytelling created a timeless thriller.
What is Color, Color Bit Depth and a Color Model?
The simplest explanation and overview of color bit depth and color models, especially the RGB model.
Bit Rate vs Data Rate
A simple explanation of the difference between Bit Rate vs Data Rate, and why they are not the same thing.
What is Video Compression?
What is video compression, why do we need it, and what are the most common kinds of video compression?
What You Should Know about 6G-SDI, 12G-SDI and 24G-SDI
If you’re using an external monitor or recorder you’ll have seen an SDI port. They all look the same, but there are some nuances. Let’s take a look!