AWS supports second JPEG XS interoperability workshop at Amazon Prime Video

The article discusses the second JPEG XS interoperability workshop hosted by Amazon Prime Video, which focused on validating the JPEG XS video codec and the VSF TR-07 specification for carrying JPEG XS video, audio, and ancillary data over IP. AWS partners and solutions architects participated in the workshop to test their implementations of the JPEG XS codec and TR-07 standard.

Specifically, the article covers:

• The benefits of JPEG XS for live sports production, including low latency and cloud-friendly software-based compression
• The workshop setup, including on-premises and cloud-based encoding/decoding solutions, AWS Direct Connect, and AWS Elemental MediaConnect for distribution
• The video format used during the workshop (1080p, 59.94 FPS, 4:2:2 10-bit sampling, HLG HDR)
• The participation of various AWS partners and their interoperability testing efforts
• The importance of the workshop in identifying differences between implementations and providing feedback to the VSF on the TR-07 specification
• Conclusion: Thanks to the participating partners and the value of such interoperability workshops for advancing industry standards