Get the free plugin for Adobe Creative Cloud, enabling NotchLC support in After Effects, Premiere and Media Encoder. Windows & macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon) supported.
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Detail when you need it. Unlike other mainstream GPU codecs, NotchLC uses variable block size and variable control point bit levels to provide extra detail while allowing greater compression in areas of flatter colours.
NotchLC breaks colour data down into luma and chroma (YUV). 12bits of depth are assigned to luma data, as in many scenarios this is where bit depth is most perceivable. 8bits are assigned to each of the U & V channels.
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Rather than specify target bitrates and end up with undetermined quality outcomes, NotchLC takes the reverse approach: during encoding you set a quality level, and the encoder uses the most compression it can while preserving it.
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Utilising the modern SSIM measurement method, NotchLC delivers the high-quality results that are needed to be qualified as an intermediary codec. Don’t take our word for it though — read what dandelion + burdock writes in their big, independent 10bit codec test.
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See how NotchLC stacks up with with another popular GPU powered codec.
For engineers targeting roles at Big Tech companies like Google, Meta, or Amazon, by Lewis C. Lin and Shivam P. Patel is widely considered a foundational study guide. Unlike standard technical manuals, this book focuses on the process of communication and architectural decision-making required to pass high-stakes interviews. Core Framework: The PEDALS Method™
Unique transcripts that demonstrate how to manage the conversation with an interviewer, rather than just delivering a monologue. Author Expertise
Selecting the right database (SQL vs. NoSQL) and defining the schema.
Identifying bottlenecks and applying scaling techniques like sharding, replication, and CDNs to handle millions of users. Inside the 2nd Edition: Key Content & Case Studies
NotchLC can be integrated into your software or product. We have a fully documented SDK available under a commercial license. Contact us to discuss licensing options and pricing.
See the manual, or talk to other users on our community Discord.