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POLYCOM CONFIDENTIAL
HD in Video Conferencing is Here!HD in Video Conferencing is Here!
Provides tremendous leap in video quality Similar to the difference between TV and HDTV
New applications are possible with HD Content
Encourages wider adoption and usage
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Video Conferencing Resolutions - DefinedVideo Conferencing Resolutions - Defined
Minimum resolution and frame rate for transmitting high definition
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_video
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HD Video Conferencing Requires More…HD Video Conferencing Requires More…
Must be 720p or better 1280 x 720 resolution for best image clarity 30 – 60 fps for business quality motion handling HD talking heads and HD content
Must send and support full HD video with other standard-
based video conferencing systems
Must support a full HD environment (HD monitors, HD
peripherals, etc.)
Must be backward compatible to allow for a mixed
network (HD and non-HD systems)
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Critical HD Video Conferencing ComponentsCritical HD Video Conferencing Components
System that codes and decodes full, dynamic HD video
image – i.e. an HD video conferencing codec
Camera that captures and sends HD images at a
minimum of 30 fps (business quality motion)
Inputs and outputs to support HD peripherals (branded or
3rd party) for richest content sharing and alternate camera
views
Automatic HD monitor support to function with widest
variety of HD monitors and projectors
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Why are Standards Important?Why are Standards Important?
HD isn’t just a video conferencing phenomenon HD monitors HD projectors HD document cameras HD cameras ….and more
Video conferencing needs to fit into a holistic HD environment
HD video conferencing systems from varying vendors should be able to call each other in full quality The industry has made great progress in this area – no need to
take a step back
Provides investment protection
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SummarySummary
Video conferencing has made it into the HD world!
There are standards for HD – and video conferencing
vendors should adhere to standards
Video conferencing users should make sure their system Is fully standards based Connects to standard HD monitors out of the box Is backward compatible with non-HD systems Fits well into an HD environment