Method and apparatus for video streaming

An apparatus comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following:
• receive a locator identifier of a server that hosts a description file for desired media;
• request a description file from the server;
• after having received the description file;
• parse the description file and determining which adaptation sets are selected initially based on client device hardware capabilities and estimated network conditions;
• request segments of the needed adaptation sets from the server;
• receive segments of the requested adaptation sets while keeping track of speed of the reception;
• decode segments;
• and display volumetric video to a user.

A method comprising:

• receiving a locator identifier of a server that hosts a description file for desired media;
• requesting a description file from the server;
• after having received the description file, parsing the description file and determining which adaptation sets are selected initially based on client device hardware capabilities and estimated network conditions;
• requesting segments of the needed adaptation sets from the server;
• receiving segments of the requested adaptation sets while keeping track of speed of the reception;
• and decoding segments and displaying volumetric video to a user.