Introduction to Multimedia: Featuring Windows ApplicationsThe book begins with a discussion of how multimedia data is generated, which clarifies why multimedia data is unique. It moves on to discuss the importance of data compression in the multimedia environment. Although this book provides up-to-date information about multimedia technology and applications, as well as extensive coverage of multimedia software, you won't be overwhelmed with technical details. Sufficient explanations are provided in special concepts chapters for a thorough understanding of all the technological components. |
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... compression . Initially it might be hard to accept that data can be compressed without something being lost . In fact , many compression schemes are lossy methods , meaning that when the data is decompressed it is not an exact replica ...
... compression . Initially it might be hard to accept that data can be compressed without something being lost . In fact , many compression schemes are lossy methods , meaning that when the data is decompressed it is not an exact replica ...
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... compression ratios . The process- ing involved is inexpensive compared with the cost of the telephone call , so it is a good trade - off in order to send the least amount of data possible , resulting in the shortest connection time ...
... compression ratios . The process- ing involved is inexpensive compared with the cost of the telephone call , so it is a good trade - off in order to send the least amount of data possible , resulting in the shortest connection time ...
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... compression , which is the compression from frame to frame . Both types of compression are quite elaborate , and the technology is still in its infancy . A number of compression algorithms exist for motion video . Some rely on the ...
... compression , which is the compression from frame to frame . Both types of compression are quite elaborate , and the technology is still in its infancy . A number of compression algorithms exist for motion video . Some rely on the ...
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