1080p BluRay x265 HEVC 10-bit

This blog post outlines how the technical specifications of a encode breathe new life into Mel Gibson's 2006 survival masterpiece, Apocalypto Revitalizing the Maya Empire: Why This Encode Matters

The Source: BluRay Quality

  • Audio: Should list DTS or AC-3. If you see AAC only, skip it.
  • Subtitles: Should list PGS (blu-ray sup) or internalized SRT with proper timing.
  • The movie was originally shot on a mix of 35mm film, 16mm film, and early high-definition digital video (Panavision Genesis). This diverse source material presents unique challenges that modern x265 HEVC encoding handles particularly well: High Def Digest Color Depth (10-bit)