RFC 7742 - WebRTC Video Processing and Codec Requirements
Published: March 2016
Author: A.B. Roach (Mozilla)
Status: Standards Track
ISSN: 2070-1721
Abstract
This specification provides the requirements and considerations for WebRTC applications to send and receive video across a network. It specifies the video processing that is required as well as video codecs and their parameters.
Status of This Memo
This is an Internet Standards Track document.
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Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Terminology
- 3. Pre- and Post-Processing
- 3.1. Camera-Source Video
- 3.2. Screen-Source Video
- 4. Stream Orientation
- 5. Mandatory-to-Implement Video Codec
- 6. Codec-Specific Considerations
- 6.1. VP8
- 6.2. H.264
- 7. Security Considerations
- 8. References
- 8.1. Normative References
- 8.2. Informative References
- Acknowledgements
- Author's Address
Related Resources
- Official Text: RFC 7742
- Official Page: RFC 7742 DataTracker
- Errata: RFC Editor Errata