Transforming Immersive Streaming with Free-Viewpoint Video: Capture to Cloud

This article explains the end‑to‑end workflow of free‑viewpoint video technology—from multi‑camera on‑site capture and hardware setup, through cloud‑based 3D reconstruction, depth estimation and encoding, to mobile SDK rendering—highlighting the technical challenges and optimizations that enable real‑time immersive streaming.

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Transforming Immersive Streaming with Free-Viewpoint Video: Capture to Cloud

Youku Technology

Nov 29, 2021 · Frontend Development

Free Viewpoint Video Technology Optimization at Youku

Youku’s free‑viewpoint video upgrade introduced a four‑layer client architecture and four key optimizations—pre‑caching, smart‑segment bitrate adaptation, dynamic kernel buffers, and multi‑channel downloading—doubling playback volume, improving smoothness by roughly 70%, and expanding device coverage from 50% to 80% while paving the way for future live‑stream innovations.

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Free Viewpoint Video Technology Optimization at Youku

Alibaba Terminal Technology

Nov 29, 2021 · Mobile Development

How Youku Optimized Free‑Viewpoint Video Playback for a Seamless Mobile Experience

This article details Youku’s first “Free Viewpoint” technology optimization, explaining its underlying principles, client architecture, performance‑boosting strategies such as smart bitrate, multi‑channel downloading, pre‑caching, and the resulting improvements in playback smoothness and device coverage.

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How Youku Optimized Free‑Viewpoint Video Playback for a Seamless Mobile Experience