OpenH264 is a free software library developed by Cisco Systems that implements the H.264/MPEG-4 AVC standard. Using this codec for a visually rich show like Game of Thrones provides several technical benefits:
But noticeably absent? Any hint of the Twins. The show’s intro famously avoids spoilers, so the Freys’ castle stays off the map. Clever, HBO. Very clever. game of thrones season 03 openh264