Video Codecs explained

Video is, unfortunately, complicated. Probably the first thing that you will run into when dealing with digital video is the concept of codecs, and it can certainly be daunting. Of course, the best way to deal with a complicated topic is to learn about it. And if you're interested in video codecs and what they're all about, check out Atomic PC's article called Everything you ever wanted to know about video codecs.

While it's not actually going to answer every question you might have, it's a very well-written article that starts that the beginning, and quickly goes through the evolution of video codecs and what they currently mean to you (and everyone dealing with digital video). Well worth the read.

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