MPEG-5 Standard

MPEG-5 is a standard that collects video coding parts, including Essential Video Coding (EVC) and Low Complexity Enhancement Video Coding (LCEVC). It aims to provide efficient and flexible video coding solutions for various applications, balancing compression efficiency and compu

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