Compressed High Definition Formats
Because of the high data rate generated by HD video cameras, most HD formats
compress the image data to fit on tape. For example:
 DVCPRO HD; also generally referred to as DV-100 (in reference to its bit-rate of 100 Mbps)
 D-9 HD, an extension of the Digital S format (Digital S is designated SMPTE D9)
 D-5 HD, an extension of the D-5 format
 HDCAM and HDCAM SR
Note: The data rates shown here are approximate. For purposes of determining hard
disk capacity for capture, carefully research the details of the format you are using.
Format
Manufacturer
Color sample
ratio
Bit
depth
Recorded
data rate
D-5 HD
Panasonic
4:2:2
8-bit
10-bit
235 Mbps
D-6
Philips, Toshiba
4:2:2
10-bit
1.2 Gbps
HDCAM
Sony
3:1:1
8-bit (internal)
10-bit (in/out)
143 Mbps
HDCAM SR
Sony
4:2:2
4:4:4
10-bit log
10-bit linear
440 Mbps (SQ)
880 Mbps (HQ)
DVCPRO HD
Panasonic
4:2:2
8-bit
100 Mbps
XDCAM HD
Sony
4:2:2
8-bit
35 Mbps (LP)
25 Mbps (SP)
18 Mbps (HQ)
HDV
Sony, JVC, Canon
4:2:0
8-bit
19 Mbps (720)
25 Mbps (1080)
RGB video
 1080p30
 720p60
n/a
(computer
graphics)
4:4:4
8 bits per color
channel
1.39 Gbps
1.24 Gbps
Appendix A
Video Formats
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