Versatile Video Coding Standard: A Review

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A comprehensive review paper detailing the Versatile Video Coding (VVC) standard, covering coding tools, consumer deployment, and implementation aspects. This resource is beneficial for developers and researchers interested in the technical details and applications of VVC.

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