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quantize matrix

The 8x8 blocks of numbers used by the encoder to perform the best optimization for the appropriate video format. Quantization matrices are used to decide how accurately the frequencies present in the image need to be represented. Lower frequencies use lower quantization and produce a higher accuracy.

See also DCT.



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