DXV 2.1.1 codec

Designer utilises a number of codecs; however, its primary video codec is DXV. The DXV 2.1.1 codec performs all decompression on the GPU allowing for greater media playback performance compared to CPU based codecs (ProRes, MPEG, Photo JPEG). All codecs have characteristics due to the various compression methodologies and DXV 2.1.1 is no exception.

DXV 2.1.1 provides excellent results and quality to size ratio. When playing back filmed video content, it performs very well without any changes to workflow.

See the ‘Filmed Video’ section below.

When playing back graphics with strong gradients, noise can be added to the video during render to reduce compression artifacts.

See the ‘Graphics & Gradients’ below.

Download the DXV 2.1.1 Codec here.

DXV3 is not supported

Filmed Video

Stills from the short film Tears of Steel. Source media, 1920 x 800 PNG. DXV 2.1.1

Photo JPEG

Graphics with Gradients

With the DXV 2.1.1 codec there can be artifacts after compression in certain cases. One issue that can occur is ‘banding’ in gradients, however this can be eased by adding a small amount of noise to the media before conversion. DXV

DXV + 3% Noise

Photo JPEG