Re: [rtcweb] Video codec selection - way forward

Magnus Westerlund <magnus.westerlund@ericsson.com> Fri, 15 November 2013 14:23 UTC

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Subject: Re: [rtcweb] Video codec selection - way forward
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On 2013-11-15 14:51, cowwoc wrote:
> 
> +1 with the caveat that I think option 6 should simply state:
> 
> 6. All entities MUST support a specific IPR-expired codec (to be decided
> at a later meeting) such as H.261 or Theora.
> 
> The goal remains the same. I don't think people voting for this option
> need to know up-front what the specific codec would be so long as we
> explain that we'll try to pick the best codec possible. Correct me if
> I'm wrong :)

I would believe there are a lot of people in the WG that consider the
IPR risks between Theora and H.261 significantly different. I realize
that list each alternative code will result in a significantly longer
list, but at the same time, I don't see how the above MUST statement
allows the WG to conclude on video codec selection. If we would agree on
the above, we would spend another year discussing our IPR beliefs around
various codecs. From that perspective I do think there is better to have
the individuals in the WG form their own opinions regarding an explicit
proposal.

At the same time, I would recommend that the people who believe in the
above option, coming to an agreement now, before the process starts, on
which codec alternative they want to support. This is after all also a
question of how to best trade IPR risk vs capability and quality per
bit. Thus improving that options chance.

Cheers

Magnus Westerlund

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