Operation Manual

GoPro Studio 2.5 User Manual
APPENDIX C: THE GOPRO CINEFORM CODEC
Compression Sub-System
Video file formats use standard wrappers like AVI, QuickTime (MOV)or MXF to ensure broad playback compatibility with numerous video
applications. Within the AVI or MOV wrapper, the underlying file might be compressed (or uncompressed) using various codecs, all of which
guarantee compatibility with a calling application through OS-recognized AVI or QuickTime interfaces. The primary function of a codec is to ensure
that the decoded image best represents the original uncompressed source—within the inherent constraints of the chosen codec and the
parameters selected during the encode (or compression) operation.
Traditional Codec (Encoder-Decoder) Functions
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