NVIDIA Enhances Low-Resolution SDR Video with RTX Video SDK Release

NVIDIA
has
unveiled
the
RTX
Video
SDK,
a
comprehensive
suite
of
AI-powered
video
enhancements
aimed
at
improving
the
visual
quality
of
lower-resolution
video
content.
Initially
rolled
out
as
a
driver
API,
this
advanced
technology
is
now
accessible
for
direct
integration
into
various
applications,
according
to

NVIDIA
Technical
Blog.

NVIDIA
RTX
Video
Super
Resolution

One
of
the
standout
features
of
this
SDK
is
the
NVIDIA
RTX
Video
Super
Resolution.
This
technology
was
first
announced
at
CES
2023
and
is
designed
to
upscale
video
while
eliminating
compression
artifacts.
These
artifacts,
often
seen
as
blocky
distortions
in
low-bitrate
videos,
can
significantly
degrade
the
viewing
experience.
By
leveraging
RTX
Video
Super
Resolution,
video
creative
applications
can
enhance
lower-quality
footage,
whether
sourced
from
archived
material
or
older
webcam
recordings,
resulting
in
markedly
clearer
and
more
professional
outcomes.

As
the
demand
for
high-resolution
video
content
like
4K
continues
to
rise,
the
NVIDIA
RTX
Video
Super
Resolution
offers
a
reliable
solution
for
delivering
top-tier
upscaling
efficiently.

NVIDIA
RTX
Video
HDR

Another
crucial
component
of
the
RTX
Video
SDK
is
the
NVIDIA
RTX
Video
HDR,
which
was
showcased
at
CES
2024.
This
feature
addresses
the
growing
need
for
seamless
SDR
(Standard
Dynamic
Range)
to
HDR
(High
Dynamic
Range)
conversion,
enhancing
the
color
gamut
and
producing
more
vivid
and
lifelike
visuals.
Nvidia’s
technology
employs
Tensor
cores
to
expand
colors
from
the
sRGB
to
the
scRGB
color
space,
effectively
reducing
banding
effects
that
often
plague
traditional
SDR
to
HDR
converters.

The
end
result
is
HDR
video
with
richer
blacks
and
brighter
whites,
maintaining
the
original
intent
and
quality
of
the
footage
as
much
as
possible.

Technical
Specifications
and
Availability

The
NVIDIA
RTX
Video
SDK
is
compatible
with
Windows
10
and
11
64-bit
platforms,
supporting
DirectX
11,
DirectX
12,
and
Vulcan,
with
CUDA
support
expected
soon.
This
broad
compatibility
ensures
that
a
wide
range
of
developers
can
integrate
these
advanced
video
enhancement
capabilities
into
their
applications,
catering
to
various
creative
and
professional
needs.

For
more
detailed
information
and
to
download
the
SDK,
visit
the

NVIDIA
RTX
Video
SDK
page.

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source:
Shutterstock

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