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Input Formats

encode-orc supports multiple input file formats:

Format Extension Notes
YUV422 .raw Raw uncompressed video data
PNG .png Single frame or sequence
QuickTime .mov Video file format
MP4 .mp4 MPEG-4 video format

All inputs are internally normalized to YUV444P16 (16-bit per component) for maximum precision during encoding.

Note that MOV and YUV422 raw formats support "studio colour" that allows sub-blacks and over-whites required for testcards (for example a PLUGE). MP4 and PNG are just for including 'normal' pictures and video into the output but are not accurate and should not be used for actual testcards.