What is the encoding and decoding method for applying cloud rendering?

Cloud rendering typically involves encoding and decoding video streams to transmit rendered images or animations from remote servers to client devices. The common methods include:

1. Video Encoding:

   • Formats like H.264, H.265 (HEVC), or VP9 are used to compress video data efficiently while maintaining quality.
   • Example: A 3D animation studio renders frames on a cloud server and encodes them in H.265 to reduce bandwidth usage before streaming to designers' workstations.

2. Real-Time Streaming Protocols (RTP/RTSP/RTMP):

   • These protocols handle the transmission of encoded video streams in real time.
   • Example: A game developer uses RTMP to stream rendered game scenes from a cloud server to a client for live testing.

3. Decoding on Client Side:

   • The client device (e.g., PC, mobile, or VR headset) decodes the received video stream using compatible software or hardware (e.g., GPU-accelerated decoders).
   • Example: A virtual production team decodes H.264 streams on high-end workstations to preview rendered scenes instantly.

For cloud rendering solutions, Tencent Cloud offers services like Cloud Rendering and Media Processing Service (MPS), which support efficient encoding/decoding workflows with scalable infrastructure.