# Hi <img src="https://media.giphy.com/media/hvRJCLFzcasrR4ia7z/giphy.gif" width="5%"> I'm Luc Trudeau
**Video compression researcher · AV1 & modern codecs · Tutorials & advisory**
*Montréal, Québec*
I work at the intersection of research and large-scale video systems. I have contributed to the **AV1 video codec** and worked on high-performance open-source decoders such as **dav1d**.
I build and explain **why codec tools exist**, how they interact in real pipelines, and how **performance, complexity, and deployment constraints** shape real-world decisions.
**Open to:** research collaborations (academia & industry), codec consulting, performance optimization, conference talks & technical tutorials.
## What I do
### Research
- Efficient compression algorithms and coding tools
- High-performance implementations for video systems
- Objective quality metrics and evaluation methods
→ See: [[Publications]]
### Consulting & advisory
- Video compression systems and architecture
- Performance and efficiency optimization
- Translating research ideas into production systems
→ See: [[Consulting]]
### Talks & tutorials
I give technical talks focused on **intuition and real-world deployment**, not just specifications.
**Featured:**
#### AV1 Tutorial — Mile High Video 2026
This tutorial was presented at Mile High Video 2026 and provides an overview of the design philosophy behind modern video codecs.
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→ See [[AV1 Tutorial (MHV26)]]
## What I care about
- **Efficiency** — meaningful compression gains without exploding complexity
- **Practicality** — systems that run fast on real devices
- **Bridging worlds** — research ideas that survive production constraints
See: [[Resume]]
## Online
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/luctrudeau/)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/luctrudeau)
- [ResearchGate](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Luc-Trudeau)
- [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hKpEZMUAAAAJ)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@luc2trudeau)
## Contact
If you'd like to discuss a project, collaboration, or talk:
**luc.trudeau [at] gmail.com**