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title: "What is MPEG V3C immersive video?"
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description: "V-PCC (Video-based Point Cloud Compression) compresses point cloud data, the sets of 3D coordinates describing an object's surface, so volumetric video can be stored and transmitted. Part of the V3C family used for 3D and XR applications."
type: glossary-definition
site: iReplay.tv
author: "Sylvain Corvaisier"
date_published: 2025-01-19T07:04:07+01:00
date_modified: 2025-01-19T07:04:07+01:00
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keywords:
  - "mv-hevc vision immersive 3D 6DoF V3C"
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# What is MPEG V3C immersive video?

Video-based Point Cloud Compression (V-PCC) is a codec standard developed for the efficient compression and decompression of point cloud data. Point clouds are collections of data points defined in a three-dimensional coordinate system, representing the external surfaces of objects. V-PCC is specifically tailored to manage the high data volume of point clouds, enabling the practical storage and transmission of volumetric video content. This technology plays a crucial role in the realm of 3D and XR (extended reality) applications, where it allows for more feasible and efficient handling of complex 3D data, essential for creating immersive and interactive experiences.

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