Why Does AV Need 4K 4:4:4 : Ultra HD Standards

High Dynamic Range AV DESIGN INFRASTRUCTURE When AV designers specify systems, the infrastructure (how the system is transmitted, switched and displayed) is one of the first decisions made.  Large systems and large displays make it more likely the central backbone will need to be much more robust in scale and scalability.   If the need is[…]

Videoconferencing Compression and Multipoint Basics

It’s called Encoding To fit into a network, video has to be compressed, way down, using a video codec.  The video conferencing industry uses H.264, and is talking about releasing H.265.   Google is shaking things up with a royalty free version called VP8, which works with WebRTC via Chrome and Firefox. Next up: VP9.[…]

Polycom Hugs the Cloud, Cloud hugs back (NASDAQ presentation Monday October 8th)

They say with support from all of these new and updated solutions, the Polycom platform will “transform the industry, accelerate mass adoption of video collaboration, and fuel new growth opportunities for the company,” Really? Breaks down thusly: 1. Polycom RealPresence CloudAXIS Suite: A cloud-based bridging solution, designed to allow Polycom users to connect with users of[…]

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