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# [Sony explains XAVC in detail](https://www.redsharknews.com/technology-computing/item/645-sony-explains-xavc-in-detail)

 Written by [RedShark News Staff](https://www.redsharknews.com/author/redshark-news-staff) | Apr 21, 2013 3:00:00 PM

Sonoy explains their new XAVC Format

**Even though some people groaned when Sony announced their XAVC codec back in October 2012, it's beginning to look like it is more than just another variation on the h.264 theme. What it may turn out to be is a rich environment for 4K production that is widely supported by NLEs and post production vendors**

Here's Sony Professional Solutions Divition's CTO, Hugo Gaggioni, with his explanation of the new format:

 

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