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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... digital video is that it can be sent over computer net- works , can be stored on a server , and can be copied with no loss in quality , because digital video is in the form of a computer data file and can thus be han- dled as such ...
... digital video is that it can be sent over computer net- works , can be stored on a server , and can be copied with no loss in quality , because digital video is in the form of a computer data file and can thus be han- dled as such ...
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... video task is to save the compressed frames . The amount of data traffic inside the computer is lower for the same reason . These cards can therefore achieve ... video information can be easily edited . You Advantages of Digital Video 67.
... video task is to save the compressed frames . The amount of data traffic inside the computer is lower for the same reason . These cards can therefore achieve ... video information can be easily edited . You Advantages of Digital Video 67.
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... video as easily as you cut and paste words in a word processor . You can overlay videos , add titles , mix in computer graphics , filter the video , correct its color , contrast , and brightness , and add ... Digital Video Chapter 8.
... video as easily as you cut and paste words in a word processor . You can overlay videos , add titles , mix in computer graphics , filter the video , correct its color , contrast , and brightness , and add ... Digital Video Chapter 8.
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