There was a presentation and discussion of MPEG's exploration work on 3D video / free-viewpoint video.
Two applications were discussed:
The application known as "3D video" is video for 3D display viewing.
The application known as "free viewpoint video" is video with support of extensive navigation capability within a 3D environment.
The current focus is on the first of these two application domains.
7.41080p50/60 MPEG-2
The JVT was informed of some MPEG-2 contributions and discussions within MPEG.
7.4.1.1.1M14863 JNB comment on 1080p50/60 MPEG-2/H.262
This contribution to MPEG was provided in support of the M14869 technical proposal discussed below.
7.4.1.1.2M14869 Technical proposal on 1080p50/60 MPEG-2/H.262
This contribution to MPEG contained a technical proposal for support of 1080p50/60 in MPEG-2/H.262.
Max bit rate 80 Mbps = same as High level, buffer size = same as High level.
4:2:2 profile? And an Intra-only 4:2:2 profile? Leaving open for further study.
No interlace support? Maintain nesting decoding capability, but prohibit interlace in top level.
MPEG indicated that it would list 5 NBs supporting this proposal.
MPEG's plan was indicated to be to go to the PDAM stage of the ISO/IEC approval process at this meeting. Activities toward development of an associated conformance specification and reference software were planned.
