Understanding Video/Audio Codecs, Qualities, OTT Abbreviations.



Understanding Video/Audio Codecs, Qualities, OTT Abbreviations

Video Formats and Qualities:
- BluRay: High-quality rip from a Blu-ray disc.
- WEBRip: Extracted from streaming services like Netflix or Amazon, usually good quality.
- WEB-DL: Direct download from a web source, often higher quality than WEBRip.
- HDRip: Rip from a High Definition source, generally lower quality than BluRay or WEB-DL.
- DVDRip: Rip from a DVD, lower quality compared to BluRay.
- HDTVRip: Video recorded from an HDTV broadcast. Generally quality is good as it is sourced from high-definition television.
- HDTV: Refers to video originally broadcast in high definition, usually 720p to 1080p.
- TV-DL: Video downloaded directly from a network's online service or official streaming platform. Typically higher quality than HDTVRips.
- PreDVD: Early release before the official DVD, often lower quality.
- S-Print: Screener Print, used for promotional purposes, quality varies.
- HDTS (HD TeleSync): Recorded in theaters with external audio sources, quality can be poor.
- Upscaled: Lower resolution video artificially increased to a higher resolution.
- AV1: New, efficient video codec offering high compression.
- x264: Encoder for H.264 video, a common format balancing quality and size.
- x265 (HEVC): Encoder for H.265 video, better compression than x264.
- x265 10bit: H.265 video with 10-bit color depth, offering better color reproduction.
- HDR DV/DoVi/DolbyVision: High Dynamic Range and Dolby Vision, provides superior color and contrast.
- Open Matte: Version with more image area than the standard widescreen.
- Remastered: Improved version of the original, often with better picture and sound.
- 60FPS: Video with 60 frames per second, providing smoother motion.
- DS4K: Digital source 4K, high-resolution video.
- SDR: Standard Dynamic Range, traditional video color range.
- HDR: High Dynamic Range, wider color and contrast range.
- Unrated: Version without rating restrictions, may contain additional content.
- Extended: Version with extra scenes added.
- Uncut: Complete version without any scenes removed.
- Untouched: Original source without any modification.
- Directors Cut: Version reflecting the director's original vision.
- Theatrical Cut: Version released in theaters.
- UHD: Ultra High Definition, typically 4K resolution.
- Remux: Lossless copy from BluRay, no compression.
- AVC: Advanced Video Coding, another name for H.264.
- IMAX: Format providing higher resolution and larger screen aspect ratio.

Audio Formats:
- AAC 2.0/5.1/7.1: Advanced Audio Codec, with different channels for stereo (2.0/2CH), surround sound (5.1/6CH), and advanced surround (7.1/8CH).
- DD/AC3 2.0/5.1: Dolby Digital, common surround sound format, stereo (2.0) and surround (5.1) versions.
- DDP/E-AC3 2.0/5.1: Enhanced AC-3, improved version of Dolby Digital.
- DTS: Digital Theater Systems, high-quality surround sound format.
- OPUS: Modern, high-efficiency codec for both low and high bitrates.
- DTS-HD MA: DTS High Definition Master Audio, lossless audio format.
- TrueHD: Dolby TrueHD, lossless audio format.

Subtitles:
- ESub: Embedded Subtitles, integrated within the video file. Nowadays ESub generally means English Subtitles.
- MSubs: Multi-language Subtitles, offering subtitles in multiple languages.
- HC-Sub: Hardcoded Subtitles, permanently integrated into the video and cannot be turned off.
- SDH: Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, including non-dialogue info like sound effects and speaker identification.
- Forced Subtitles: Subtitles that automatically appear when dialogue or text is in a different language from the main audio track, providing necessary translation or context.

OTT Platform Abbreviations:
- AMZN: Amazon
- NF: Netflix
- CR: CrunchyRoll
- SM: Shemaroo
- HS: HotStar
- MXP: MX Player
- CRAV: Crave
- SNXT: SunNXT
- ZEE5: ZEE5
- JC: JioCinema
- iT: iTunes
- ATV: AppleTV
- DSNP: Disney+
- HMAX: HBO Max
- HULU: HULU
- PCOK: Peacock
- SONYLIV: SonyLIV
- BMS: BookMyShow

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