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Biographical Information

Fabio Sonnati

Lead Media Architect, Encoding and Streaming Specialist, NTT Data

Fabio Sonnati is a researcher and consultant with expertise in the development and optimization of video delivery platforms and encoding solutions. He has collaborated with Fortune 500 companies, startups, broadcasters, and integrators, including Intel Media, NEP Group, Vevo, NTT Data, Sky, and more.

Articles for Fabio Sonnati

Challenges of New Encoding Scenarios: Reflections on Measuring Perceived Quality

While VMAF has been a valuable tool for assessing video quality, its limitations highlight the need for complementary metrics or the development of new assessment methods. These new metrics should address VMAF's shortcomings, especially in the context of modern video encoding scenarios that incorporate AI and other advanced techniques. For the best outcomes, a combination of VMAF and other metrics, both full-reference and no-reference, might be necessary to achieve a comprehensive and accurate assessment of video quality in various applications.