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YUV411 is considered a low resolution format which transmits 12 bits per pixel. Each Y value has 8 bits, but the U
and V values are shared between 4 pixels. The reduces bandwidth by one half compared to YUV444, but also
reduces the color information being recorded.
YUV can be either packed or planar. Packed is when the Y, U, and V components are stored in a single array
(macropixel). Planar is when the Y, U, and V components are stored separately and then combined to form the
image. FLIR machine vision cameras use packed YUV.
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