• Comment: There are no reliable sources evidencing the notability of this codec. In particular TVTechnology is unreliable - a B2B reprinter of press releases.
    The article is also littered with inline external links, which are barred under WP:EL
    So the article comes across as an advert, not an article. Example: ", is a compression technology that is suitable for a variety of " ... no reference, Wikipedia apparently endorsing the suitability of the codec for a particular task. Wikipedia does not do codec endoresements.
    Notability, though, is the major problem. Tagishsimon (talk) 21:29, 16 November 2023 (UTC)


TICO-RDD35 (Tiny Codec) otherwise standardized as SMPTE RDD 35[1], is video compression technology created by company IntoPIX and introduced at NAB 2015.[2] It is a video coded created for providing UHDTV content in professional video and broadcasting applications which use SMPTE 2110. It uses visually lossless video compression at low compression ratios. Its implementation through software- or hardware-based encoders/decoders, such as FPGA chips or ASICs, enables the integration of TICO codec into video processing hardware, cameras, and other devices.[3] TICO's compact FPGA footprint facilitates firmware upgrades for 4K support within both existing and new IP or SDI infrastructures.[2]

Technology benefits edit

The main features of the TICO system include:

  • mezzanine compression up to 4:1 which enables transmission of:
    • single 12G-SDI signal in 3G-SDI connection
    • 3× 12G-SDI signals in 10 GbE
    • 8K UHDTV signal in 12G-SDI[4]
  • a few pixel lines of latency for encoding and decoding
  • RTP mapping
  • use in SMPTE 2110 infrastructure

TICO compresses videos on a unit-by-unit basis following wavelet transformation, allowing for low-latency processing.[5]

TICO is endorsed by the Tico Alliance, which includes such vendors as Blackmagic Design, B&M Modern Media, Net Insight, Panasonic, and various others.[2]

TicoXS edit

TicoXS is using JPEG XS[6] compression. It was developed by companies Net Insight and intoPIX. It is designed to handle a broader range of applications beyond broadcasting such as growing resolutions, higher frame rates, 360° capture, or increased bit depth. JPEG XS manages to compress content in UHD-4K and UHD-8K resolutions and finds applicability in various fields wherever uncompressed video is employed (e.g. VR, gaming, live or remote production, etc.).[7] There are plugins available for FFmpeg and Adobe Premiere Pro.[8][9]

References edit

  1. ^ TICO Lightweight Codec Used in IP Networked or in SDI Infrastructures (Report). IEEE. doi:10.5594/smpte.rdd35.2016. ISBN 978-1-68303-017-1.
  2. ^ a b c Florian (2015-04-08). "NAB 2015 : TICO Compression Supporters Announce the Launch of the TICO Alliance to Move to 4K/UHD in Live Broadcast Production". Tico Alliance. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  3. ^ Lorent, Jean-Baptiste (2016). "4K Video over IP Workflows - The Benefits of TICO Light-weight compression" (PDF). Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  4. ^ Miyazaki, Masayuki; Sakiyama, Tsuyoshi; Yamashita, Takayuki; Van Dorpe, Michael (2017-10-26). "8K-TICO Codec for Miniaturized and Simplified UHDTV Production Systems". Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition. Hollywood & Highland, Los Angeles, CA, USA: SMPTE (published 2017): 1–10. doi:10.5594/M001785. ISBN 978-1-61482-959-1.
  5. ^ Shirato, Ryo; Kawamoto, Junichiro; Kurakake, Takuya (2020-10-27). "Video Decomposition Method Used in Multi-format Transmission System for Remote Production". 2020 IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting (BMSB). IEEE. pp. 1–5. doi:10.1109/BMSB49480.2020.9379647. ISBN 978-1-7281-5784-9. S2CID 232372604.
  6. ^ Foessel, Siegfried; Richter, Thomas (2022-10-27). "JPEG XS Standard (ISO/IEC 21122) for Lightweight, Low-Latency Image Coding". SMPTE 2022 Media Technology Summit. SMPTE. pp. 1–10. doi:10.5594/M001955. ISBN 978-1-61482-963-8. S2CID 257148774. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  7. ^ "Net Insight teams up with intoPIX to develop next-generation JPEG XS compliant solutions - Broadcast Beat". Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  8. ^ "JPEG XS MXF Adobe Premiere Plugin | intoPIX". www.intopix.com. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  9. ^ "FFmpeg for intoPIX Fast TicoXS | JPEG-XS SDKs". www.intopix.com. Retrieved 2023-12-05.