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Often I see hevc and also raw. Iā€™ll post what Google said below. As for me Iā€™ve learned to trust my eyes :eyes:. I use Tivimate so I always check quick to see what itā€™s reporting for the signal, whether HD 30fps or FHD 60fps, 4K 60fps or whatever. I check whatever Iā€™m watching on different sources but Iā€™ve found in certain cases even though Tivimate reports one as fhd, I may find one thatā€™s hd but just obviously has a better picture so thatā€™s the one I choose. :person_shrugging:

Google:

HEVC (H.265) is better for efficiency, smaller file sizes, and general sharing, while RAW is superior for professional post-production, offering maximum image data, color grading flexibility, and superior detail. HEVC is ideal for 4K streaming and mobile storage, whereas RAW is essential for high-end photography/cinematography, such as on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

HEVC (H.265) - Best for Convenience & Storage

Pros: ~50% better compression than H.264, smaller file sizes, high quality for 4K/UHD, excellent for streaming.

Cons: Higher computational load to encode, not universally supported on older devices.

Best Use: General daily video recording, streaming, storage-conscious projects.

RAW - Best for Quality & Editing

Pros: Retains all sensor data, unparalleled flexibility in post-production (exposure, white balance), higher detail.

Cons: Massive file sizes, requires high-performance computing power to edit.

Best Use: Professional photography/video, commercial work, high-contrast scenes needing deep editing.

Key Takeaways

If you want to edit heavily: Choose RAW.

If you want to save space/share easily: Choose HEVC.

iPhone Note: HEVC (with Apple Log) is great for everyday use, while ProRes RAW (or Apple Log) is best for 4K professional quality.

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@GraceWilson your getting all Techie on us! :rofl: Just make sure whatever service you are using has the ā€œAntiFreezeā€ Technology :rofl: :sweat_smile: :joy:

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ā€¦as a side note for those with monthly data caps>>> streaming in 4k everyday will almost guarantee you will cap out. 1080p you will be safe.

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Also on that note itā€™s why I choose 4K HEVC if available as it has the best and latest compression tech for better quality pic at a lower file size.

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Honestly, HD, FHD, RAW, HEVC and 4K HEVC is all decent enough for me. It flat out doesnā€™t matter. Iā€™m more concerned about my coffee taste and my grinder quality than my TV picture quality :smiley:!

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Grace, I am with you on everything but the coffee. I have never acquired a taste for it.

To me the story or program is much more important than having the best picture. Letā€™s be honest, a sh!tty movie is not going to be any better if you can see the nose hairs. But many many great movies are enjoyable on CD or less quality picture.

As always YMMV

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@GraceWilson It is like quality. 50/50 as they both need to be PREMIUM! :joy:

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Anyone used the link listed in this topic for Yeah IPTV and was pleased with it?

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Hello, not sure you meant a direct reply to me but you did. I have no idea what ā€œlinkā€ you are talking about and have never heard of or used Yeah IPTV. Just thought to reply

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Just heard through the grapevine that Couch Potato Fun, (formerly Taurus Streamz), has gone kaput and the operator has flown the coop. She was offering ā€œlifetimeā€ subscriptions for $100. Just remember boys and girls, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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Well, lifetime only means life of the service

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not for these people. This is the third or forth time they have done this. aka [bdstreamztv, Fusion Streamz, Three Time and Taurus Streamz

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Mine still works.

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What will they name their new service? Five Time? LOL

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The service didnā€™t stop just the seller .

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SPot on Troy there are so many resellers that compete on price alone and no service. They get swamped with complaints about BUFFERING b/c of their piddle little server, and lack of customer service so people simply give up and move on tho the next crappy site. No one has the gonaids to complain as the whole iptv system is sketchey at best.

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Has anyone with trex noticed audio issues? One minute its low then the next its too loud. Multiple channels doing this.

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I still enjoy eaglecast.tv and have annual subscription. I noticed they only offer 3 connections for new accounts but have picked up UK sports and series!

UK insiders may now want to look. 3 connections, no ISP lock, free trial.

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@BigDave what is an ISP Lock? And why would an IPTV service use one? Never heard of this