Video Evaluation

Subjective and objective evaluation of video technology.

Scope

The Video Evaluation group undertakes subjective and objective evaluations of video processing technology on behalf of EBU Members. Rigorous evaluation of video codecs, processing algorithms are is essential for Members making workflow and investment decisions and contributing to standards work.

This is a subgroup of the EBU Video group.

2026

  • completed Provision of new Video Test Material (Q1-Q2 2026)
  • partially-done Video Codecs and Processors Testing (Q1-Q3 2026)
  • not-started Evaluation of ColorVideoVDP (Q3 2026)

2025

Objectives

We design and conduct evaluations of video processing technologies that are relevant to EBU Members' production and distribution environments.

We share methodologies and results across the group, and we contribute evaluation data and expertise to relevant standards bodies and industry discussions where objective evidence can inform better outcomes for public service media.