[1.8.0] - 2023-12-11
Encoder
- Improve the tradeoffs for the random access mode across presets:
- Speedup CRF presets M6 to M0 by 17-53% while maintaining similar quality levels
- Re-adjust CRF presets M7 to M13 for better quality with BD-rate gains ranging from 1-4%
- Improve the quality and speed of the 1-pass VBR mode
- Improve Multi Pass VBR algorithm for better quality with BD-rate gains of ~3% on average
- More details on the per preset improvements can be found in MR !2143
- Add API allowing to update bitrate / CRF and Key_frame placement during the encoding session for CBR lowdelay mode and CRF Random Access mode
- ARM Neon SIMD optimizations for most critical kernels allowing for a 4.5-8x fps speedup vs the c implementation
Cleanup and bug fixes and documentation
- Various cleanups and functional bug fixes
- Update the documentation for preset options and individual features