“What’s this add up to? I’d say H.264 still offers better quality, but the difference wouldn’t be noticeable in most applications.”
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First Look: H.264 and VP8 Compared - StreamingMedia.com
What this comparison tells me is that video technology has been standing still, ironically, for quite some time. Not only tech, but the commercial opportunities that could stimulate video innovation as well. VP8 does not have to beat H.264 feature for feature. An open developer community eventually will do that.
