Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "High-definition video" in English language version.
Our 2.5 Mbps HD files are streamed in high-quality 720p resolution.
We use h.264 with a bitrate of 3.2 Mbps and 192 kbps audio
In order to be classed as "true" high definition, we encode in at least 1280x720 resolution, or 720p.
...using the ultra-efficient VC-1 Advanced Profile codec.
...all HD content is ... encoded with H.264 High Profile
Hulu videos are streamed as Flash video files (FLV files). These files are encoded using the On2 Flash VP6 codec...
HD videos on Hulu are streamed at 1280 x 720 resolution.
Hulu currently supports four different streams including 480kbps, 700kbps, 1,000kbps (an H.264 encode that is not on On2 VP6) and 2.5Mbps.
...but settled on second-generation HD encodes with VC1AP
second-generation HD encodes ... at 2600kbps and 3800kbps
HDX (1080p)
HDX (1080p) requires 4500 kbps
We use h.264 with a bitrate of 3.2 Mbps and 192 kbps audio
In order to be classed as "true" high definition, we encode in at least 1280x720 resolution, or 720p.
Hulu videos are streamed as Flash video files (FLV files). These files are encoded using the On2 Flash VP6 codec...
HD videos on Hulu are streamed at 1280 x 720 resolution.
Hulu currently supports four different streams including 480kbps, 700kbps, 1,000kbps (an H.264 encode that is not on On2 VP6) and 2.5Mbps.
...all HD content is ... encoded with H.264 High Profile
HDX (1080p)
HDX (1080p) requires 4500 kbps