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Video Codec Design

Developing Image and Video Compression Systems

Video compression coding is the enabling technology behind a new wave of communication applications. From streaming internet video to broadcast digital television and digital cinema, the video codec is a key building block for a host of new multimedia applications and services. Video Codec Design sets out to de-mystify the subject of video coding and present a practical, design-based approach to this emerging field.Featuring:* Guidance on the practical design and implementation of video coding technology.* Explanation of the major video coding standards, including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.263 and H.26L.* Detailed coverage of key video coding techniques and core algorithms.* Examination of critical design issues including transmission, Quality of Service and...

The H.264

Advanced Video Compression Standard

2nd Edition

H.264 Advanced Video Coding or MPEG-4 Part 10 is fundamental to a growing range of markets such as high definition broadcasting, internet video sharing, mobile video and digital surveillance. This book reflects the growing importance and implementation of H.264 video technology. Offering a detailed overview of the system, it explains the syntax, tools and features of H.264 and equips readers with practical advice on how to get the most out of the standard.Packed with clear examples and illustrations to explain H.264 technology in an accessible and practical way. Covers basic video coding concepts, video formats and visual quality. Explains how to measu...

H.264 and MPEG-4 Video Compression

Video Coding for Next-generation Multimedia

Following on from the successful MPEG-2 standard, MPEG-4 Visual is enabling a new wave of multimedia applications from Internet video streaming to mobile video conferencing. The new H.264 Advanced Video Coding' standard promises impressive compression performance and is gaining support from developers and manufacturers. The first book to cover H.264 in technical detail, this unique resource takes an application-based approach to the two standards and the coding concepts that underpin them.Presents a practical, step-by-step, guide to the MPEG-4 Visual and H.264 standards for video compression.Introduces the basic concepts of digital video and covers essential background material required for an understanding of both standards.Provides side-by-side per...