H.264 and MPEG-4 Video Compression - Video Codingfor Next-generation Multimedia
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Iain Richardson is a lecturer and researcher at The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland. He was awarded the degrees of MEng (Heriot-Watt University) and PhD (The Robert Gordon University) in 1990 and 1999 respectively. He has been actively involved in research and development of video compression systems since 1993 and is the author of over 40 journal and conference papers and two previous books. He leads the Image Communication Technology Research Group at The Robert Gordon University and advises a number of companies on video compression technology issues.
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About the Author.
Foreword.
Preface.
Glossary.
1. Introduction.
2. Video Formats and Quality.
3. Video Coding Concepts.
4. The MPEG-4 and H.264 Standards.
5. MPEG-4 Visual.
6. H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10.
7. Design and Performance.
8. Applications and Directions.
Bibliography.
Index.
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"…a well-written and practical reference guide to these standards, and the author's fluid style turns what might be a complex subject into enjoyable reading…" (IEEE Multimedia, January-March 2005)
"...a fascinating attempt to explain the fundamentals of MPEG-4 video technologies...highly recommended for broadcast engineers..." (EBU Technical Review, 2004)
