[FFmpeg-devel] [PATCH] Efficiently support several output pixel formats in Cinepak decoder

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On Fri, Feb 03, 2017 at 11:14:28AM +0100, wm4 wrote:
> > On a 16-bit-per-pixel output with a CPU-based decoder you will
> > not find _any_ over 25% of Cinepak speed. Raw video can not compete
> > either when indata delivery bandwidth si limited.
> > 
> > It has also an unused improvement margin in the encoder, still keeping
> > legacy decoders compatibility. The current encoder is already performing
> > a _way_ better than the proprietary one, so why leave this nice tool
> > unused where it can help?
> 
> I can't take this seriously, but I won't go and try finding a better
> codec just to make a point.

I take this as a statement that you believe something without having
the actual information.

[concerning get_format()]

> I don't know what you're thinking, but that's just wrong.

Thanks for making your point quite clear.

Have a nice day,
Rune