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Chroma subsampling

Definition

Chroma subsampling is the ratio describing how color-detail samples are stored relative to luminance samples in digital video. In a controlled workflow, its owner, version and acceptance evidence should be recorded.

Why it matters

This concept helps production teams align media decisions, handoffs and verification without relying on unstated assumptions.

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