What is a Video Encoder?

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A Video Encoder converts analog or digital video to another digital video format for delivery to a decoder. For television broadcast, video encoders will typically input SDI as an uncompressed digital video signal into H.264 or HEVC.

[@thomas-sinkala]

How can this be so short yet so helpful?

[@DarnellHendeason-dk3uw]

.......now can someone tell me what a video encoder is?

[@marcomonge4893]

You got me , love the deliver straight to the point and clear.

[@thomasappel2973]

Great quick and informative video!

[@marquismills8621]

This was very helpful...thank you!

[@InYourDreams-Andia]

Brilliant! Cleared that up perfectly :)

[@zocut57]

thk I saw this on a video settings now I know what it is

[@bagusbaskoro2207]

If H.265 is better than H.264 why premiere pro still asks us which one to use?

[@gathua]

LOL. This information is not for novices who are simply searching for "What is a video encoder". This is for someone who is a professional; but a professional would not be asking what a video encoder is, right?