The Scalable Extensions of HEVC for Ultra-High-Definition Video Delivery

Abstract

This article presents an overview of SHVC, the scalable extension of H.265/HEVC. SHVC adopts a scalable coding architecture with only high-level syntax changes relative to its base codec, which allows SHVC to be deployed with significantly reduced implementation cost. SHVC supports a rich set of scalability features. It also addresses the increasing market demand for higher quality and higher value video content delivery by providing a set of desired scalability features with high coding efficiency.