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WWDC19 • Session 506

Media • iOS, macOS, tvOS • 14:50

With the addition of alpha channel support for HEVC video, you can now composite video over custom backgrounds in both your apps and on the web. Learn how to author compatible media, and the best practices for playback.

Speaker: Shiva Sundar

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HD Video (683.4 MB)
SD Video (78.4 MB)
PDF Slides (3.6 MB)